Johan Manzambi

Defensive Midfielder - Derby County
25 Dec 2026
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Overview Personal Contract News 14 Transfers Relations Events 32 Awards 1 Matches History

Events

32

  1. Clashed with Thiago Heleno over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Left out as Oscar Fraulo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Oscar Fraulo was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  4. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  7. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  10. Clashed with Thiago Heleno over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  12. Named in the Young Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Selectors picked him among the standout under-21s of the month.

  13. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  14. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  15. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  16. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  17. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  18. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Personality clash with De Lucca

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  20. Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff

    Serious
    Cause
    The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.

  21. Left out as De Lucca was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    De Lucca was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  22. Clashed with Thiago Heleno over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  23. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  24. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  25. Squad status changed

  26. Personality clash with De Lucca

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  27. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  28. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  29. Joined on loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Aston Villa → Derby County

  30. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to tactical requirements
    Who
    Graham Matthew

  31. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $1.4M/y

  32. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $1.4M/y