Who is Johan Manzambi? Switzerland youngster who scored brace vs Bosnia in FIFA World Cup 2026
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Johan Manzambi’s brace proved to be the winner for the Schweizer Nati in tonight’s match.
Switzerland sealed a comfortable 4-1 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B clash at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 18. After a tight first half, Manzambi’s two goals were decisive, sending the Schweizer Nati to the top of the group.
The European side began the match well, having several shots at their opposition’s goal. However, the lack of a cutting edge in the final third meant that Nikola Vasilj was not troubled. After a goalless first half, the deadlock was broken by Manzambi, who came on as a substitute just three minutes earlier.
Ruben Vargas managed to find the midfielder with a good cross into the box. Manzambi fired a rocket first-time volley that flew past the Bosnian goalkeeper and nestled into the back of the net. This goal marked his first in the quadrennial tournament.
The Dragons’ task was made more difficult when Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for denying Breel Embolo a goal-scoring opportunity. The Swiss side made full use of their man advantage, with Vargas doubling the lead in the 84th minute.
Manzambi then popped up in the right place at the right time again, scoring his second goal of the night and the Nati’s third in the 90th minute. It was another fine goal from the midfielder, who converted Granit Xhaka’s cross with a composed finish.
Ermin Mahmic’s superb goal in the 93rd minute proved to be a mere consolation for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mahmic later turned from hero to villain after giving away a late penalty, which Xhaka converted to seal a big win.
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Johan Manzambi Profile
- Age: 20
- Position: Midfielder
- Club: Freiburg (Germany)
Born in Geneva to parents from Angola and the DR Congo, Johan Manzambi started playing football at the age of four. He joined the academy of Servette before departing to join the youth side of German club Freiburg in 2023.
He made his senior debut for the Breisgau-Brazilians in 2024 in a Bundesliga match against FC Heidenheim. He scored his first goal for the club in April 2025 in a 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
The 2025-26 season was a breakthrough campaign for the youngster. He made 47 appearances across all competitions for the German side, including 27 in the Bundesliga. He finished the season with seven goals and nine assists.
His good form saw him called up by the national team in 2025, and he made his senior debut in a 4-2 friendly win against Mexico. Since then, he has won 14 international caps, scoring five goals – including the brace against Bosnia and Herzegovina – and registered an assist.
Who is Johan Manzambi?
He is a 20‑year‑old midfielder who plays for SC Freiburg in the German Bundesliga and the Swiss national team.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.