Manchester City's homegrown genius — the most decorated English player of his generation and the creative heartbeat of Pep Guardiola's treble-winning side.
Philip Walter Foden was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester in 2000. Manchester City's academy signed him at eight. He was named the Best Young Player at the 2018 World Cup aged 18 — without playing a minute, as Gareth Southgate excluded him from England's squad at the tournament. He made his City debut at 17. His senior career has produced six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League Treble alongside Erling Haaland. He was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2024 — the first City player to win the award since De Bruyne and the youngest since Eden Hazard. He scored 27 Premier League goals in 2023-24. His combination of close control, creativity in final-third positions and the ability to play centrally or wide makes him the most versatile and gifted product of Manchester City's academy. He represented England in three major tournaments. Guardiola has called him the most gifted player he has ever managed. He is the first English player since the 1990s to be considered genuinely world-class at his age.
Becoming Manchester City's youngest-ever scorer in the Champions League
How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with excellent dribbling, vision and finishing ability
Lasting Impact
At a young age, Foden has already established himself as one of England's most promising talents and a key figure in Manchester City's recent dominance. His development through City's academy to become a first-team star represents the success of modern youth development programs.
Career Honours
- UEFA Champions League 2023 (Manchester City)
- Premier League 6x
- FA Cup 2x
- League Cup 6x
- PFA Players' Player of the Year 2024
- UEFA Euro 2024 runner-up (England)
- Champions League 2023
- Premier League 2018
- Premier League 2019
- Premier League 2021
- Premier League 2022
- Premier League 2023
- Premier League 2024
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2017–2024 | 274 | 26 | #47 |
 England | — | 51 | 7 | — |