Phil Foden - Manchester City's local boy fought his way and now becoming inevitable in a team of stars

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When Manchester City legend David silva left the Premier League club last summer, virtually most thought the club should be in market to sign a replacement as there were options in the market.
Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Phil Foden

However, Pep Guardiola decided to trust in Phil Foden to fill the space left by the vacated magician, thereby saving the club a possible £50m worth of transfer fee.

The beauty of football at the feet of certain players just makes it look like the greatest achievement mother earth has ever made. At 20, Young Phil Foden is taking the world at large by storm.

Consistent displays and brilliance with the ball on the pitch, Phil Foden has been able to score eight goals, and assist three more in all competitions, yet, we are yet to play half of the games this season.
 
The amazing fact in this beautiful run is despite the fact that he has played a handful of games, he never ceases to perform way above expectation, and he isn't even at his peak yet. Imagine his years at the peak of his game. Pure fantasy.

Yes, Foden has had disciplinary issues at the National level, Lodging into an hotel with girls alongside his teammate in Iceland, but this still doesnt take his talent away from him.

We also don't have to downplay what he learns from one of the best, if not the best central attacking midfielder in the world "Kevin de bruyne". Despite the fact that he has only been with the Belgian for only a few years, the impact on Foden shows that he is really a young lad that has watched and put the influence of these pioneer players into practice.

The three lions of England isn't an exception to a platform he has also showcased his talents. Getting his debut goal last year during the UEFA Nations league Also pushing him up to trying to create history alongside other rising talents.

Phil Foden on International duty with the Three Lions. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Phil Foden

His versatility is also is another asset as he has been played as a winger, attacking midfielder, a side midfielder and a central midfielder.

Mind Blowing.

IS FODEN CLOSE TO HIS BEST YET?

To see a player perform so amazing well at this yong age is just so Amazing. Technically, when he gets to his peak, he would be a footballing monster, Absolutely fantastic.

Now we know why Pep Guardiola praised him as the "most talented youngster he has ever worked with" at the expense of Lionel Messi. Now we are getting to know.


Al Fuad Sobayo

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