Younger star Johan Manzambi proving his value for rising Aston Villa

Among gamers within the Bundesliga in his place final season, Manzambi ranked first for progressive carries of 10 metres or extra (116), shot-ending carries (13) and fouls received (78).

He then impressed within the World Cup, scoring twice within the 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, getting a purpose and an help within the 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada and likewise registering an help within the 2-0 success over Algeria.

Unfortunately for Manzambi and Switzerland, a knee damage dominated him out of the last-16 penalty shootout win over Colombia and their quarter-final loss to Argentina.

So spectacular have been his performances final season, that Manzambi finds himself on a 10-man record for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the international stage’s finest participant aged underneath 21.

Also on the shortlist are Spain World Cup winners Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, together with Yan Diomande – whose performances earned him a transfer to Real Madrid, with the winner named on 26 October.

Since his first begin for Aston Villa on 19 September in opposition to Spurs, solely Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland – with six – has been concerned in additional objectives amongst Premier League gamers in all competitions than Manzambi’s 5 (three objectives, two assists).

Team-mate Nicolas Jackson, one other to hitch Villa within the switch window in a deal value as much as £65m from Chelsea, was fast to reward the teenager.

“He’s a tremendous participant,” stated Jackson. “He’s nonetheless rising. Hopefully he might be higher and higher each sport, rating objectives and help me as properly. Hopefully we work collectively and obtain many issues collectively.

“He will go a great distance and hopefully will get no accidents.”