Aston Villa- Games
- 9
- 7 starts
- Minutes
- 550
- 61 a game
- Goals
- 3
- 2.1 xG
- Assists
- 3
- 0.9 xA
Player profile
488 min · vs 96 attacking midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Goalscoring, shooting attacking midfielder
Manzambi has been productive for Aston Villa: 2 Premier League goals and 3 assists plus a Champions League goal, shooting as often as almost any attacking midfielder, and he tackles well. He makes very few interceptions and wins almost nothing in the air. From 488 minutes.
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.55 per 90, top 8% of attacking midfielders.
Shoots. Shots 3.69 per 90, top 9%.
Good chances. Non-penalty xG 0.35 per 90, 78th percentile.
Tackles. Tackles 1.84 (77th percentile) and dribbles won 1.48 (75th percentile) per 90.
Areas for development
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.18 per 90, 10th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.18 per 90, 12th percentile.
Little forward passing. Passes into the final third 3.69 per 90, 39th percentile.
Similar players
- Joseph Willock Newcastle UnitedShots 91 v 81 and tackles 77 v 68.
- Cole Palmer ChelseaShots 91 v 94 and goals 92 v 82.
- Hugo Bolin Borussia MönchengladbachGoals 92 v 90 and shots 91 v 89.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.55 per 90, top 8% of attacking midfielders.
Shoots. Shots 3.69 per 90, top 9%.
Good chances. Non-penalty xG 0.35 per 90, 78th percentile.
Tackles. Tackles 1.84 (77th percentile) and dribbles won 1.48 (75th percentile) per 90.
Areas for development
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.18 per 90, 10th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.18 per 90, 12th percentile.
Little forward passing. Passes into the final third 3.69 per 90, 39th percentile.
Similar players
- Joseph Willock Newcastle UnitedShots 91 v 81 and tackles 77 v 68.
- Cole Palmer ChelseaShots 91 v 94 and goals 92 v 82.
- Hugo Bolin Borussia MönchengladbachGoals 92 v 90 and shots 91 v 89.
Against 99 attacking midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of attacking midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the final third, left (15%), average spot left half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 11%, Middle third 48%, Final third 41%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 6 | 389 | 2 | 3 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 0.58 | 17 | 8 | 7.52 |
| Champions League | 2 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.25 | 4 | 2 | 7.17 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 1 | 1 | 6.53 |
9 games
