Philip Walter Foden Born in Stockport in 2000, the talented 23-year-old emerged from Manchester City’s youth academy, where he honed his skills from a young age.”
At just 9 years old, he entered Manchester City’s youth development system, and six years later, in July 2016, he formalized his commitment to the club by signing an academy scholarship.”
Foden’s exceptional talent and progress through Manchester City’s youth ranks caught the attention of Pep Guardiola, who included him in the first-team squad for a Champions League group stage match against Celtic in December 2016. Although he didn’t make his debut that night, remaining an unused substitute, this marked a significant milestone in his career. Notably, at just 16 years and 192 days old, Foden became the third youngest player in Manchester City’s history to be named in a matchday squad, following in the footsteps of Glyn Pardoe and Paul Simpson
The 2017-18 season proved to be a pivotal one for Foden, as he began to make his mark on the first team at Manchester City. His breakthrough moment came in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United in the United States, where he made his debut appearance for the Citizens, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter in his career
At just 17 years and 177 days old, Foden made his Champions League debut, becoming the fourth-youngest English player to feature in the competition. During the 2017-18 season, he made a total of 10 appearances across all competitions, contributing to Manchester City’s triumphant Premier League campaign. On September 25, 2018, Foden scored his first senior goal for the club,
On December 10, 2018, Foden committed his long-term future to Manchester City, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract extension that would keep him at the club until the summer of 2024. In the following seasons, Foden solidified his position as a regular starter at The Etihad, playing a crucial role in City’s back-to-back Premier League title wins. In the 2018-19 campaign, he made 13 league appearances as City lifted the trophy, and in the 2020-21 season, he featured 28 times in the top flight, scoring an impressive nine goals to help Manchester City secure another championship title.”
Foden has achieved incredible success with Manchester City, surpassing 250 appearances and contributing over 100 goals. His exceptional performances earned him the prestigious Premier League Player of the Season award for the 2023/2024 campaign, a historic first for an English player at City. As a key member of the team, he played a vital role in securing the treble last season, joining an elite group of English players to achieve this feat. Furthermore, Foden holds the record for the most Premier League titles won with Manchester City, boasting an impressive six championships.”
Foden’s talent was evident from a young age, earning him recognition and praise for his performances at various youth levels for England. His standout moment came at the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, where he was named player of the tournament after scoring twice in the final, helping England secure the title. This impressive display earned him the prestigious BBC
