Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa: Switzerland’s World Cup star from Freiburg can be Unai Emery’s diamond

In a World Cup dominated by the biggest names, Johan Manzambi has been the exception to the rule. With more goals than starts for Switzerland, he has been a breakout star, earning his big move after one full season as a starter at Freiburg.

The 20-year-old talent rejected an offer from Newcastle United to sign for Aston Villa, Freiburg's conquerors in the Europa League final in May. A price of £59.5m reflects Manzambi's rapid rise, although his summer could have been even more spectacular.

After his man-of-the-match display against Bosnia-Herzegovina - scoring twice after coming on in the 71st minute - he scored and assisted against Canada. But he missed the quarter-final defeat to Argentina with a minor injury to leave a country wondering.