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Manzambi leads SC Freiburg to victory: A talent conquers the Bundesliga!
SC Freiburg secured a 3-1 win against Stuttgart on September 16, 2025, thanks to Johan Manzambi, an up-and-coming talent.
Manzambi leads SC Freiburg to victory: A talent conquers the Bundesliga!
On September 16, 2025, SC Freiburg was finally able to celebrate. With a clear 3-1 win against VfB Stuttgart, the Breisgauers ended a historically bad start to the season after the first two games were sobering. Freiburg's young hope, Johan Manzambi, played a crucial role in the game and provided a feeling of revival in the team.
The 19-year-old Swiss, who was born in Geneva on October 14, 2005, began his football career at the tender age of four. After playing in the youth ranks of Servette FC, he moved to the youth academy of SC Freiburg in 2023. Just one year later, in 2024, he made the jump to the first team, where he made his Bundesliga debut against 1. FC Heidenheim. According to Swiss newspaper Blick, Manzambi is described as a “fast box-to-box player who is dynamic and energetic.” It's no wonder that coach Julian Schuster has called him into the starting line-up for every game since the start of the current season.
Manzambi shines in the new season
Manzambi delivered in the game against Stuttgart: He provided the decisive assist to make it 2-1 and also took a penalty. The midfielder plays variably, most recently in the center alongside Maximilian Eggestein. His strengths lie primarily in offensive play and in one-on-one situations. Teammate Igor Matanovic praised his performance and said that Manzambi is indispensable for the team. SC sports director Jochen Saier also emphasizes the continuous development of the talent, whose market value rose from 750,000 euros to an impressive 8 million euros in just nine months.
With Ritsu Doan leaving the club, Manzambi could now move into an even more central role. He has now also been called up for the Swiss senior national team, where he scored a goal in his debut in June 2025. With a total of four appearances and one goal this year, he is not only impressive in the Bundesliga, but is also causing a stir in the national team.
The future of SC Freiburg
Manzambi is not the only Swiss who is causing a sensation in the Bundesliga. A total of 14 Swiss players are active. Names like Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund, who is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the league, and Leon Avdullahu from Hoffenheim, whose performance has secured a regular place, represent this. Joël Schmid is also expected in the starting line-up at 1. FC Köln. These Swiss talents are attracting attention and showing that they can play big in the Bundesliga.
But the joy of victory didn't last long. In the 90+8. Manzambi received a red card in the minute and will miss the next two league games. Nevertheless, the question remains as to whether he can find his way back to his old form after this short dry spell and how Freiburg will develop overall.
With Manzambi, SC Freiburg has a real gem in its ranks and the fans can be excited to see what the season has in store. With young talent and a motivated team, there is an opportunity to continue the success story in Breisgau.