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How Manzambi became one of Europe's best young talents
Aston Villa's summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.
BBC Sport · September 29, 2026
In just two years Johan Manzambi has gone from being an unknown teenager to a European star.
The 20-year-old could be named young talent of the year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony next month having only made his senior debut for Freiburg in 2024.
A breakout season in Germany last term convinced Villa to pay more than £50m for a player with just 47 club starts.
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