Johan Manzambi, just 20 years old, entered the FIFA World Cup as one of Switzerland’s promising players.
The striker from Freiburg proved to be a game-changer for his national team on Thursday, the 18th.
Donned in the No. 9 jersey, he became the focal point in the 71st minute when the game was still tied at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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He broke the deadlock three minutes later and scored Switzerland’s third goal in their impressive 4-1 victory over Bosnia in Group B.
This win placed the Nati in an excellent position to qualify as either group leaders or runners-up.
An unforgettable day, right?
Manzambi earned his call-up after an impressive run in the qualifiers and friendlies, having participated in ten matches.
His time with the senior national team hasn’t even reached a year yet.
He found the net in both qualifying matches against Sweden and also scored during a friendly match against the USA, securing his spot in the squad.
He participated in both warm-up matches leading up to the World Cup and played 25 minutes in Switzerland’s frustrating opening game against Qatar.
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When his opportunity arose, he seized it.
At just 20 years, eight months, and four days old, he became the youngest player ever to come off the bench and score twice in a World Cup match.
Check out below how this talent made such a significant impact:
📊 Standings situation
Switzerland now sits with four points, while Bosnia remains at one.
Canada and Qatar are set to compete later today at 19:00.
The final round will take place next Wednesday (24), featuring Switzerland vs. Canada and Bosnia vs. Qatar.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.