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Ranking the 10 Best Manchester City Players of all time
Founded in 1880, Manchester City are the fifth-most successful club in English football, and here we learn more about the 10 Best Manchester City players of all time.
Manchester City have become a formidable force under master tactician Pep Guardiola in recent years. The last ten years have been the most successful in the club’s history, which has been possible because of their incredible players.
Most of the players in the 10 Best Manchester City players of all time list are from the last decade, but there are some exceptions as well. Read until the end to find the complete list.
10. Pablo Zabaleta (2008–2017)
A tenacious full-back known for his ability to operate on both flanks, Zabaleta played 230 matches for Manchester City. His crossing abilities, coupled with his excellent control of the ball and vision, made him a threat to opponent defenders. Bagging 12 goals and 27 assists, Zabaleta helped the Citizens win 2 Premier League titles, 1 English FA Cup, 2 English League Cups, and 1 English Super Cup.
9. Kevin De Bruyne (2015–)
After an unsuccessful spell at Chelsea, many didn’t imagine Kevin De Bruyne would become one of the top players in the Premier League. However, the Belgian improved his qualities and became a lethal weapon under Pep Guardiola.
De Bruyne’s creativity, vision, passing and shooting skills are exceptional. There are very few midfielders in the world who have similar sets of skills as the former Blues star. Scoring 81 goals and assisting 115 in 298 matches, the Belgian helped his team win 3 Premier Leagues, 1 English FA Cup, 5 English League Cups, and 2 English Super Cups.
8. Bert Trautmann (1949–1964)
One of the best goalkeepers in Manchester City’s history, Bert Trautmann, played 508 matches for the English club. Even though there are many glorious moments in his career, one particular event stands out. In the 1956 FA Cup Final, Trautmann continued playing with a broken hand for the last 17 minutes. Even though he lifted only one title with the Citizens, it remains a historical one in their history.
7. Mike Summerbee (1965–1975)
Mike Summerbee was a part of the successful Manchester cIty team in the later 1960s and early 1970s. Operating mainly from the wing, he was fast, elegant and an excellent shooter. The Englishman scored 47 goals and assisted four more in 357 matches, helping the team win 1 English Championship, 1 English FA Cup, 1 English League Cup, 1 Europapokal der Pokalsieger Sieger and 2 English Super Cups.
6. Colin Bell (1966–1979)
A sensational English midfielder known for his striking power, athleticism and stamina, Colin Bell scored 117 goals in 394 appearances for Manchester City. Nicknamed “The King of the Kippax” (after Maine Road’s Kippax Street terraced stand renowned for its singing), Bell secured 1 English Championship, 1 English FA Cup, 1 English League Cup and 1 Europapokal der Pokalsieger Sieger.
5. Yaya Toure (2010–2018)
Considered one of the top midfielders of the modern generation, Yaya Toure left a lasting legacy during his Manchester City career. The Ivorian star was known for his physicality, technical ability, vision, top-notch passing and game awareness.
He was a versatile player who mainly operated as a box-to-box midfielder but played in the no. 10 roles when required. Toure scored 79 goals and assisted 49 more, helping the Citizens secure 3 English Championships, 1 English FA Cup, 3 English League Cups and 1 English Super Cup.
4. Eric Brook (1928–1939)
Considered one of the greatest English players to play the game, Eric Brook spent most of his club career with Manchester City. He was known for his physicality, strong shooting power, pace and athleticism. Scoring 158 goals in 450 matches, Brook helped the Citizens win 1 English Championship, 1 FA Cup and 1 English Super Cup.
3. Vincent Kompany (2008–2019)
Since joining Manchester City from Hamburger SV, Vincent Kompany developed himself into a reliable player in the squad. His physical strength, technical abilities and sense of danger made him a top defender. He has played many heroics for Manchester City throughout his career.
Even in his last season, without his goal against Leicester City, the Citizens couldn’t have won the Premier League. Kompany played a leadership role during City’s successful spell. He lifted 4 English Championships, 2 English FA Cups, 4 English League Cups and 2 English Super Cups.
2. Sergio Aguero (2011–2021)
Argentine star Sergio Aguero became one of the best players in the world during his time at Manchester City. His technical abilities, link-up-play, vision, game awareness, long and short-range shooting made him threatening.
Even though there are several highlights of his career, the goal against QPR on the final day of the 2011/12 Premier League will always be remembered as the best one. Scoring 260 goals and providing 73 assists, Aguero helped his team secure 5 English Championships, 1 English FA Cup, 6 English League Cups, and 3 English Super Cups.
1. David Silva (2010–2020)
Often considered a midfield maestro or wizard, David Silva spent ten glorious years in Manchester City. The Spaniard was the key to City’s playing style under Pep Guardiola. During his peak years, there were very few players as good as Silva in passing, game reading, and controlling the game’s tempo.
He was swift to sense everything happening around him and used to react as soon as the ball was on his feet. Scoring 77 goals and providing 140 assists, Silva helped the Citizens win 4 English Championships, 2 English FA Cups, 5 English League Cups, and 3 English Super Cups.
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Three Years, Eight Months and 10 Days: Arsenal Stalemate Ends ‘This’ Run For Tottenham Which Began Way Back in 2022
Tottenham Women’s extraordinary 81-game streak without a goalless draw in the WSL finally ended on Sunday after a disciplined 0-0 stalemate against Arsenal at Brisbane Road.
The remarkable run spanning three years, eight months and 10 days represented one of the most unusual statistical quirks in women’s football, stretching all the way back to March 2022.
Tottenham’s Remarkable 81-Game Run Without Goalless Draw Finally Ends in Arsenal Stalemate After 1,346 Days
Tottenham’s last goalless draw before Sunday came against Reading on March 13, 2022. The statistics are staggering. Across 69 complete league matches spanning the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, Tottenham never failed to find the net or concede.
Sunday’s result at Brisbane Road broke that pattern in front of a record-breaking 6,778 fans who witnessed a tactical battle where neither attack could break through. Arsenal dominated possession and registered 13 shots but found Tottenham’s defensive organization impenetrable.
Defensive Foundation for Impressive Campaign
The clean sheet showcased the defensive progress under manager Robert Vilahamn. Goalkeeper Lize Kop and her backline recorded their fourth WSL clean sheet of the campaign—six across all competitions, matching Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton for the joint-highest tally in the division at this stage.
Tottenham’s start to the 2025/26 season has exceeded expectations. They sit fifth in the table with 16 points from nine matches, just four points shy of last season’s entire total achieved across 22 games.
The point gained in the north London derby felt like a significant statement. Tottenham frustrated their fierce rivals whilst ending a statistical anomaly that had defined their recent WSL existence.
Whether this signals a tactical evolution towards greater defensive discipline or simply represents a one-off remains to be seen, but the 1,346-day wait for another goalless draw has finally concluded.
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Manchester United
Broken Eye Socket Sidelines Manchester United Women’s Star: Expected Healing Time and Return Date
Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce has suffered a fractured eye socket that could sideline her for several weeks, dealing a significant blow to the Red Devils’ momentum in both domestic and European competition.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce Fractures Eye Socket
The 29-year-old sustained the injury during United’s Women’s Super League clash against Aston Villa on November 11 in an accidental impact that required immediate attention after the match.
While she escaped without a concussion, further medical assessments confirmed the fracture, forcing her to miss Wednesday’s Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain and Saturday’s 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City.
Marc Skinner confirmed after the PSG match that Tullis-Joyce had experienced “a little bit of irritation” around the affected area. She was spotted on the pitch before kick-off wearing sunglasses and talking with teammates, highlighting the sensitivity to light that typically accompanies this type of injury.
Expected Recovery Timeline
Recovery timelines for a fractured eye socket typically extend several weeks, with rest and protection crucial to ensuring safe healing before a return to competition.
Despite the concerning diagnosis, Skinner struck a cautiously optimistic tone ahead of the Manchester derby. “She should be fine, it’s just trying to make sure she doesn’t get another knock in that area,” the 42-year-old coach said on Saturday.
Impact on United’s Title Push
The timing couldn’t be worse for Manchester United. Tullis-Joyce has been in arguably the best form of her career this season, establishing herself as one of the WSL’s most reliable goalkeepers since inheriting the number one spot following Mary Earps’ departure in summer 2024.
Her absence forces United to rely on backup goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, who impressed in her second senior appearance against PSG but remains relatively inexperienced at this level. The 3-0 derby defeat to City, where Middleton-Patel deputised again, exposed the defensive vulnerability created by Tullis-Joyce’s absence.
United currently sit third in the WSL table with 17 points from nine matches, but their fixture list intensifies significantly over the coming weeks. Beyond Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Wolfsburg, they face a crucial run of domestic fixtures that could define their season.
Internationally, the injury also disrupts Tullis-Joyce’s upward trajectory with the USWNT. After making her senior debut in April 2025 against Brazil, she’s been a regular in Emma Hayes’ squads and had positioned herself as a genuine contender for future major tournaments. With the United States set to face Italy in a doubleheader on November 28 and December 1, her availability remains uncertain.
Manchester City
Manchester United Women Suffer Unwanted Record for the First Time in 18 Months after Lackluster Display Against Manchester City
Manchester United Women endured their most toothless attacking display in 18 months during Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, failing to register a single shot on target for the first time since facing Chelsea on May 18, 2024.
Despite controlling 60% of possession at the Etihad Stadium, United failed to test City goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita once across the entire 90 minutes, managing just 11 shots with none finding the target.
Defeat in the derby. pic.twitter.com/6KImmqLhTj
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) November 15, 2025
It’s a damning indictment of Marc Skinner’s side, especially considering they came into this fixture as the only team with a perfect away record in the WSL this season. That unblemished run is now history, blown apart by Andree Jeglertz’s side who delivered three first-half goals through Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp.
Creativity Vanished When It Mattered Most
The absence of injured goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce certainly didn’t help defensively, but United’s attacking woes can’t be blamed on personnel. Jess Park started against her former club, Ella Toone was in the lineup, and Melvine Malard came off the bench. Yet none of them could fashion a single effort that genuinely troubled Yamashita.
United dominated possession but lacked any penetration in the final third. When they did manage to get shots away, it was either blocked, wayward, or hit straight at City defenders.
The worrying part is this wasn’t just a one-off. United collapsed 3-2 against Bayern Munich in the Champions League midweek despite initially leading 2-0, and now they’ve followed that up with arguably their worst attacking performance of the season.
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