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Manico

Explore connections between players, coaches and clubs. See who has played together, who has faced whom and who has represented a club.

Who has Manico played with most?

Most confirmed shared appearances:

  1. Francis9shared appearances
  2. Francisco Matoco9shared appearances
  3. Joaquim Cristóvão Paciência9shared appearances

Who has Manico faced most often?

Most confirmed meetings as opponents:

  1. Andy Basisulua2confirmed meetings
  2. Abdulrazack Hamza2confirmed meetings
  3. Achraf Boudrama2confirmed meetings

Who has Manico played with most?

Players with confirmed appearances in the same team as Manico.

Entire career · All competitions
12Confirmed appearances
2020–2025Period
42Team-mates
42 players
#PlayersComparisonShared appearances
01
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
01
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
01
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
01
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
01
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
06
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
06
17 Aug 2024 – 12 Jan 2025
08
15 Sep 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
08
25 Feb 2021 – 12 Jan 2025
08
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
11
27 Nov 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
11
27 Nov 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
11
15 Sep 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
14
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
14
17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
16
15 Sep 2024 – 15 Dec 2024
16
15 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
18
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
18
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
18
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
18
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
22
5 Jan 2021 – 25 Feb 2021
22
22 Sep 2024 – 12 Jan 2025
22
17 Aug 2024 – 15 Sep 2024
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23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021
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23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021
22
5 Jan 2021 – 25 Feb 2021
22
5 Jan 2021 – 25 Feb 2021
22
15 Sep 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
22
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
22
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
22
27 Nov 2024 – 5 Jan 2025
22
23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021
22
23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021
22
27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025
22
23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021
37
5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021
37
17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024
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5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021
37
22 Sep 2024 – 22 Sep 2024
37
23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020
37
23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020
Showing 42 of 42 players

A match counts when both players have confirmed appearances. Starts, confirmed substitutes and recorded goals, assists or substitutions count. Unused substitutes and cards alone do not count. Each match counts once per connection. Historical coverage may be incomplete.

Has Manico played with or faced a particular player or team?

Expand the complete recorded connections below. A shared match means both players have confirmed appearances. A missing name is not proof that two players have never played together or faced each other: historical line-ups may be incomplete.

Who has Manico played with?

  • Francis — 9 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Francisco Matoco — 9 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Joaquim Cristóvão Paciência — 9 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Rúben — 9 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Samuel Bengue — 9 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Higino Kapitango — 8 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Keoikantse Mosiatlhaga — 8 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Domingos Razão — 7 shared appearances with Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Edmilson — 7 shared appearances with Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Okemute Odah — 7 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Cuxixima — 6 shared appearances with Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Emmanuel Edmond — 6 shared appearances with Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Messias — 6 shared appearances with Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Estevão — 5 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Tiago — 5 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Arilson Jorge — 4 shared appearances with Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.
  • Célio — 4 shared appearances with Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Brayan Moya — 3 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Isaac Costa — 3 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Mongo Lumpala Bokamba — 3 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Natael Masuekama — 3 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Adão Bango Cabaça — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Adi Boyó — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 22 Sept 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • André Alexandre — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 15 Sept 2024.
  • Beaudrick Ungenda — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Bonifácio Caetano — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Buá — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Daniel Zongo Macuenho — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Edmilson Generoso — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Herenilson — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Jó — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Landú Mavanga — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Mabululu — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Mário Balbúrdia — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Victor Abata — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Yazid Atouba — 2 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Elvia Ipamy — 1 shared appearances with Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Fuca — 1 shared appearances with Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • José Macaia — 1 shared appearances with Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Kalonji Kabeya Gracy — 1 shared appearances with Manico. 22 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Neblú — 1 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020.
  • Zini — 1 shared appearances with Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020.

Who has Manico faced?

  • Andy Basisulua — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Abdulrazack Hamza — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Achraf Boudrama — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Achref Habbassi — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Augustine Okejepha — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Aymen Dahmen — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Balla Conté — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Bersyl Obassi Ngatsongo — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Brahim Dib — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Che Malone — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Dadi Mouaki — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Daniel Akpeyi — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Daniel Cardoso — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Débora Fernandes — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Dramane Kambou — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Dumisani Zuma — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Erick Mathoho — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Fabien Winley — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Fabrice Ngoma — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Féth-Allah Tahar — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Firas Sekkouhi — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Gaoussou Traoré — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Harvy Ossété — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Hazem Haj Hassen — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Hichem Baccar — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Horso Mwaku — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Houari Baouche — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Jean Ahoua — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Kelvin Ugah — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Khama Billiat — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Kibu Denis — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Ladaki Juma — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Laïd Bellaouel — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Lazarous Kambole — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Leonardo Castro — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Leonel Ateba — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Lise Ntumba — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Masini Dimbu — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Messala Merbah — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Mika Miché — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Miloud Rebiai — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Mohamed Benchaira — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Mohamed Dhaoui — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Mohamed Eldawi kresto — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Mohamed Hussein — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Mohamed Nasraoui — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Mokonzi Katumbwe — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Moussa Camara — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Nathan Mabruki — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Njabulo Blom — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Omar Ben Ali — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Oussama Meddahi — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Papy Kokeleya — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Patou Kabangu — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Philani Zulu — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Ramahlwe Mphahlele — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Shomari Kapombe — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Siyabonga Ngezana — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Tosin Omoyele — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Youssef Becha — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Zakaria Benchaâ — 2 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Amagu Anguti — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Abdelkader Kaïbou — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.
  • Abdennour Belhocini — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2025 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Abdulhalim Humoud Mohamed — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Aimen Bouguerra — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.
  • Amine Haboubi — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 19 Jan 2025 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Bakari Msimu — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Baraket El Hmidi — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 19 Jan 2025 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Bernard Parker — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Cosmas Jakomanya — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Chamou Karaboue — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 12 Jan 2025 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Chuma Mgeni — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Christe Siama — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 15 Sept 2024.
  • Darrel Matsheke — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Eric Kwizera — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Edwin Balua — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 27 Nov 2024.
  • Elie Mpanzu — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 12 Jan 2025 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Enow Nkembe — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.
  • Greyson Gwalala — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Hashimu Manyanya — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Hamisi Swalehe — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Haythem Ayouni — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 8 Dec 2024.
  • Hernest Malonga — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Hussein Semfuko — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Iddi Kipagwile — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Josué Kabulo — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 22 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Jeremie Nkolomoni — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Jackson Shiga — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • John Makwata — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Jonathan Nahimana — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Joshua Mutale — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 27 Nov 2024.
  • Kalos Kirenge — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Kazema Baso — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 22 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Kgotso Moleko — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2021 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Kheireddine Boussouf — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.
  • Koffi Kouamé — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 19 Jan 2025 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Lumiere Banza — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Sefu Ngongo — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 22 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Lebogang Manyama — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020.
  • Lucas Kikoti — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Miza Abdallah — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Mohamed Jafari — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Mirajy Hassan — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Mohamed Absi — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 8 Dec 2024.
  • Mounder Temine — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2025 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Mzamiru Yassin — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 27 Nov 2024.
  • Nkosingiphile Ngcobo — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020.
  • Ramadhan Mwenda — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Rayane Derbali — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 8 Dec 2024.
  • Reliants Lusajo — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Stephen Duah — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Sixtus Sabilo — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Saleh Harabi — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 8 Dec 2024.
  • Salifou Tapsoba — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2025 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • Stephen Sey — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Stève Nzigamasabo — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.
  • Steven Mukwala — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 27 Nov 2024.
  • Tenda Mutuila — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 15 Sept 2024.
  • Valentino Mashaka — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 12 Jan 2025 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Wadhah Zaidi — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 19 Jan 2025 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Willard Katsande — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 23 Dec 2020.
  • Yusuph Kagoma — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 12 Jan 2025 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Zakaria Bouhalfaya — 1 confirmed meetings against Manico. 5 Jan 2025 – 5 Jan 2025.

Which teams has Manico faced?

Each completed match counts once when the selected player has a confirmed appearance, including substitutes and identified goal or assist evidence. An unused bench place or a card alone does not count.

  • CS Constantine — 2 confirmed appearances against Manico. 15 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025.
  • CS Sfaxien — 2 confirmed appearances against Manico. 8 Dec 2024 – 19 Jan 2025.
  • Kaizer Chiefs — 2 confirmed appearances against Manico. 23 Dec 2020 – 5 Jan 2021.
  • Saint Eloi Lupopo — 2 confirmed appearances against Manico. 15 Sept 2024 – 22 Sept 2024.
  • Simba — 2 confirmed appearances against Manico. 27 Nov 2024 – 12 Jan 2025.
  • Coastal Union — 1 confirmed appearances against Manico. 17 Aug 2024 – 17 Aug 2024.
  • Namungo — 1 confirmed appearances against Manico. 25 Feb 2021 – 25 Feb 2021.

Based on FootSam’s recorded match data for clubs and national teams across all competitions. Player connections require confirmed appearances by both players, including substitutes. Opposing teams count all confirmed appearances, including substitutes and identified goal or assist evidence. Unused substitutes do not count. Historical coverage may be incomplete; figures describe confirmed appearances as defined above.

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