| Age | 25 years |
| Date of birth | May 28, 2000 |
| Height, weight | 171 cm, 70 kg |
| Place of birth | Stockport, England |
| Citizenship | England |
| Position | attacking midfielder / winger |
| Club | Manchester City |
| Number | 47 |
| In team since | 2017 |
| Contract until | 2027 |
| Contract extensions | last - October 2022 |
| Market value | ~110 million € |
| Preferred foot | left |
| Agent | CAA Base Ltd |
Phil Foden Biography
Phil Walter Foden - an English midfielder who plays for Manchester City and the England national team. One of the key players of his generation and a product of the club’s academy.
He supported City from childhood and joined the club’s system at the age of four. He studied at St Bede’s College, where his education was funded by the club. In 2016 he signed an academy scholarship, and in 2017 he made his debut for the first team.
Breakthrough (2017-2019)
In 2017, he made a strong statement at youth level:
- became the best player of the U-17 World Cup
- won the tournament with England
In November 2017, he made his debut for Manchester City in the Champions League. In the same season:
- became the youngest English player to start a Champions League match
- became the youngest Premier League winner medal recipient
- won the League Cup
In the 2018-19 season:
- scored his first goal for the club
- became Manchester City’s youngest scorer in the Champions League
- became the youngest English player to score in the knockout stage
- won the domestic treble (Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup)
Establishing Himself (2019-2023)
Gradually transformed from a rotation player into one of the team’s leaders.
2020-21 season:
- scored in the Champions League quarter-finals
- reached the final of the tournament
- won the Premier League
- received the PFA Young Player of the Year award
- named Premier League Young Player of the Season
2021-22 season:
- again became the Premier League Young Player of the Season
- won another league title
2022-23 season:
- scored his first hat-trick in the Manchester derby
- became the youngest club player with 50 goal contributions in the Premier League
- won the Champions League
- completed a continental treble (Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League)
Peak Form (2023-2024)
After Kevin De Bruyne’s injury, he began playing more often in a central attacking role.
In the 2023-24 season:
- scored 27 goals in all competitions (career best)
- recorded several hat-tricks in the Premier League
- was named Premier League Player of the Season
- received the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award
- became the youngest player with six Premier League titles
By 2025, he surpassed 100 goals for Manchester City.
Phil Foden Personal Life
He was born and raised in Greater Manchester. From a young age, he was a devoted Manchester City fan, which made his connection with the club especially meaningful for supporters.
His mother Claire played a significant role in his development and accompanied his career path.
In 2020, he was involved in a scandal after breaching discipline during an England national team camp in Iceland, for which he was sent home. Since then, he has publicly distanced himself from such situations and focused on his career.
He is known for his calm character off the pitch and strong loyalty to his club.
Interesting Facts about Phil Foden
- Best player of the 2017 U-17 World Cup (Golden Ball)
- Youngest Premier League winner medal holder
- First player born in 2000 to start a Champions League match
- Youngest player in Manchester City history with 50 Premier League goal contributions
- One of the few English players to win a continental treble with a club
- Reached 100 club goals by age 25
- Considered one of the most productive midfielders of his generation in English football
Phil Foden Statistics
| Season | League | Cups | European Competitions | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 5 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 3 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 10 / 0 |
| 2018/19 | 13 / 1 | 8 / 5 | 4 / 1 | 1 / 0 | 26 / 7 |
| 2019/20 | 23 / 5 | 9 / 1 | 5 / 2 | 1 / 0 | 38 / 8 |
| 2020/21 | 28 / 9 | 9 / 4 | 13 / 3 | 0 / 0 | 50 / 16 |
| 2021/22 | 28 / 9 | 6 / 2 | 11 / 3 | 0 / 0 | 45 / 14 |
| 2022/23 | 32 / 11 | 7 / 3 | 8 / 1 | 1 / 0 | 48 / 15 |
| 2023/24 | 35 / 19 | 6 / 2 | 8 / 5 | 4 / 1 | 53 / 27 |
| 2024/25 | 28 / 7 | 8 / 0 | 9 / 3 | 4 / 3 | 49 / 13 |
| 2025/26 | 14 / 7 | 2 / 1 | 5 / 2 | 0 / 0 | 21 / 10 |
Totals
| Category | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| League | 206 | 68 |
| Cups | 57 | 18 |
| European Competitions | 66 | 20 |
| Other | 11 | 4 |
| Total | 340 | 110 |
Controversies involving Phil Foden
Phil Foden is generally considered one of the less controversial players of his generation, although several incidents have attracted media attention.
The most notable occurred in September 2020, when he and Mason Greenwood breached England team quarantine rules by inviting women to their hotel during a trip to Iceland - both were subsequently suspended from the national team.
In different years, Foden has also faced criticism for minor off-field incidents related to behavior in public places and parties, but none of these resulted in serious disciplinary or legal consequences.
Overall, his reputation remains relatively positive compared to many other footballers.
