Johan Manzambi

About

Swiss professional soccer player known for playing midfielder for Aston Villa and the Switzerland national team along with previously playing for Servette FC and SC Freiburg. He is also known for his TikTok content featuring match highlights, training footage, behind-the-scenes soccer moments, fan edits, and videos documenting his career which has helped him amass over 50,000 TikTok followers.

Before fame

He began playing soccer when he was four years old and developed in the youth academy of Servette in his hometown of Geneva. He moved to Germany when he was 17 years old to join SC Freiburg's academy in January 2023. He made his Bundesliga debut for Freiburg in September 2024, and his big break came after joining Aston Villa in July 2026.

Trivia

He is a fan of French rap and enjoys cooking. He was the youngest player selected for Switzerland's 2026 FIFA World Cup roster. He became Switzerland's youngest World Cup goalscorer since 1950 when he scored against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 tournament.

Family life

He was born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland as one of four siblings. His father is from Angola, and his mother is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His father previously played soccer in Africa and then worked as a referee.

Associated with

He has played alongside Granit Xhaka for the Switzerland national team including at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.