Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is enjoying a breakout season, and teammate Kevin De Bruyne thinks he’s destined for greatness.
The 23-year-old Englishman is on track to win his sixth Premier League title and could possibly add another Champions League trophy to his collection this year. This impressive achievement has led to high expectations for Foden’s future career.
De Bruyne, the long-standing star of City’s midfield, sees Foden as his successor. In an interview, he praised Foden as “one of the greatest talents I have played with” and stated his opinion that Foden “can make football history for the next 15 years.”
This isn’t the first time De Bruyne has showered Foden with praise. He recently called Foden an “established superstar” and said his performances keep him inspired.
Foden’s talent is obvious. He scored a stunning goal in the first game of City’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, adding to his impressive tally of 22 goals for the season. This stellar effort came just days after a hat-trick against Aston Villa.
Manager Pep Guardiola is equally impressed, saying that Foden “can do whatever he wants” with his talent. While admitting there’s room for improvement in tactical focus, Guardiola highlights Foden’s “natural talent,” “work ethic,” and “incredible sense of goal” as his defining qualities.
With the backing of his teammates and manager, Phil Foden seems set to become a future legend of the sport.