Phil Foden

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: Manchester CityNationality: England
Positions:AMLWRWAge: ~26

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€48.5m – €207.5m
Confidence: 60%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 79 / 100·Confidence 60%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration84

Sharp over the first steps, escapes markers in tight spaces. (conf 0.65)

Top speed80

Quick in transition without being a pure sprinter. (conf 0.6)

Agility91

Excellent balance and body control in congested areas. (conf 0.7)

Stamina76

Good repeat-running ability; not a physical runner. (conf 0.55)

Control

First touch90

Exceptional first touch, receives under pressure in one motion. (conf 0.7)

Dribbling90

Elite carrier with a low centre of gravity and quick feet. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding76

Small but uses balance well to protect the ball. (conf 0.55)

Ball striking84

Clean, powerful striker with either foot, including from distance. (conf 0.65)

Distribution

Short passing90

One-touch combinations are central to City's attack. (conf 0.7)

Long passing76

Accurate over range but mostly plays in tight spaces. (conf 0.55)

Crossing74

Good deliveries when asked to work from wide areas. (conf 0.5)

Vision88

Finds runners and unlocks defences from the half-space. (conf 0.65)

Chance threat

Finishing82

Reliable finisher from range and inside the box. (conf 0.65)

Shot selection80

Good at picking high-value shots and moments to shoot. (conf 0.6)

Off-ball movement86

Superb movement in half-spaces and between the lines. (conf 0.65)

Set-piece shot70

Occasional long-range and set-piece threat. (conf 0.5)

Duels

Aerial45

Small attacker who is not a factor in the air. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels70

Wins duels through balance and timing rather than strength. (conf 0.55)

Defense

Pressing intensity76

Presses sharply in City's structure and triggers well. (conf 0.55)

Defensive disruption62

Limited ball-winner, with turnovers from pressing. (conf 0.5)

Defensive positioning68

Understands tracking and shape without being a defender. (conf 0.5)

Mental

Composure86

Calm in big matches and decisive under pressure. (conf 0.65)

Decision making86

Smart in tight spaces and trusted by Guardiola in key games. (conf 0.65)

Work rate80

Consistent effort off the ball in Guardiola's system. (conf 0.6)

Resilience

Injury reliability66

Has had spells out but is mostly available. (conf 0.45)

Outlook

Potential86

26 years old and still near his peak with more to give. (conf 0.55)

Reputation90

Multiple Premier League titles and a PFA Player of the Year. (conf 0.75)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Phil Foden is an English attacking midfielder who plays on either flank or between the lines, a left-footed player with tight control and quick feet. Born in Stockport, he joined Manchester City's academy at eight and debuted in the Champions League in November 2017 aged 17. He has since become a multiple Premier League winner and an England regular, noted for creative passing, movement in the half-spaces and goals. He extended his City contract to 2030 in July 2026.

Made his City debut against Feyenoord in the Champions League in November 2017, aged 17.

Won the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards in 2023-24.

Part of City's 2022-23 treble-winning side.

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