If you were not aware of Johan Manzambi before the World Cup, you might know what he's all about now.
The SC Freiburg midfield marvel was introduced with 19 minutes remaining and the scores level in Switzerland's Group B encounter against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but he required just three minutes to make an impact as he volleyed home from 12 yards.
After Ruben Vargas put Murat Yakin's Swiss two ahead, Manzambi combined with Vargas to deliver Switzerland's third of the night with a composed finish.
It begged the question why Yakin has opted against starting Manzambi in Switzerland's opening two fixtures at the 2026 World Cup after they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Qatar in their first match, especially when the 20-year-old has been turning heads in the Bundesliga following a stellar season with Freiburg.
The Europa League finalists reportedly value the dynamic midfielder at €55m, but his stock could soar with several more match-winning performances at the World Cup.
We take a look at the clubs interested in prising Manzambi from the Black Forest.
Manchester United
Manchester United have been linked to Manzambi for several months and the Red Devils are in the process of seeing a significant midfield overhaul.
Michael Carrick has bid farewell to Casemiro but are on the verge of welcoming Ederson from Atalanta. They're still in the market for at least one more midfielder, and Manzambi's box-to-box skillset would tick a lot of criteria.
Manzambi is reportedly viewed as an alternative to other targets, but the Old Trafford club have passed up on a prodigious midfielder before and it's backfired.
Bayern Munich
It's the age-old tale: an exceptionally talented player in the Bundesliga performs, and Bayern Munich snap them up.
The Bavarian giants feature in the substantial list of Manzambi admirers and the 20-year-old is viewed as a long-term successor to Leon Goretzka in Vincent Kompany's midfield.
Bayern have recently demonstrated they're not afraid of gambling large sums on young, hungry players and Manzambi would be a coup.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have been attempting to find a force of nature to operate at the heart of their midfield since Manzambi's compatriot, Granit Xhaka, departed the BayArena.
The club's success in recent years have made them an increasingly attractive proposition to emerging talents who know they will be given the chance to showcase their talent on the UEFA Champions League stage.
An opportunity to work under a La Masia disciple in Carles Martínez Novell could be a shrewd decision in Manzambi's development - it's just whether Leverkusen can flex the financial muscle if a bidding war develops.
Arsenal
Premier League champions Arsenal are another English club who have been credited with an interest in Manzambi.
Mikel Arteta's decision to start deploying Myles Lewis-Skelly in the midfield pivot alongside Declan Rice spoke volumes of Martin Zubimendi's deteriorating form, and Manzambi's attributes would thrive in Arteta's abrasive system.
The Gunners have other positions they're seemingly keen to address, but they will not want to pass up on a possible opportunity to sign a player of Manzambi's calibre.
