Manchester City have been the most successful English team of the past decade, in part due to their ability to identify and recruit quality players. But they have also invested heavily in a modern academy that trains young talents.
Manchester City has long been a hot spot for European football. Besides Man United, Man City also owns many notable tomorrow stars.
The Citizens of the 1960s had a strong roster of Manchester-born players. Many members of the 1986 FA Youth Cup-winning team were promoted to the first team and once brilliantly defeated Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man United 5-1 three years later.
Recently, Pep Guardiola has given Phil Foden wings to develop into a star of the team. Young players like Cole Palmer, Liam Delap and James McAtee are also very potential.
Below, GOAL takes a look at the most outstanding players growing up at Man City’s academy.
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