Manchester City FC: Top 10 Best Currently Playing Players

Fans across the world voted to determine which MCFC player they thought was the best, and the results display who have the highest rankings!

PUBLISHED MAR 4, 2024

In celebration of Manchester City's 144th creation anniversary and their recent UCL & treble triumphs, fans were asked to
send in their votes of who their top players are, and the results were tallied in the MCFC top 10 poll from reddit's r/MCFC.

With a large variety of players to choose from, it's no surprise that many voters struggled to pick the best. However, some
players have stood out more to fans and enjoyers, whether through their skills, personality, or much more. The team wouldn't
be the same without them.

10

Ederson

MCFC's world class goalkeeper. He is not your typical goalkeeper - for, with his exceptional footwork and distribution skills, he essentially transforms himself into an extra outfield player. It is a truly unordinary aspect that revolutionizes how Manchester City build attacks from the back. His long-range passing accuracy is astonishing, giving City the ability to switch play quickly and find attackers in dangerous spaces. Ederson's bravery and command of his area make him a reassuring presence in defense. And beyond being a shot-stopper, he's an integral part of City's attacking philosophy - which makes him an invaluable assetfor the team.

9

Nathan Aké

MCFC's rock-solid defender. He's a naturally left-footed center-back, a rarity that adds balance and flexibility to City's backline. His tactical intelligence and reading of the game allow him to anticipate threats and make crucial interceptions. He is composed on the ball and comfortable passing out from the back, which suits City's possession-based style. Additionally, his versatility makes him capable of playing left-back, providing essential cover in multiple positions.

8

Julián Álvarez

MCFC's Argentinian dynamo. Nicknamed "El Araña" (the spider), he is known for his intelligent and powerful runs, passing, and dynamic goal scoring ability, which makes him the ideal player for Manchester City's attack. He's a clinical finisher, with a knack for being in the right place at the right time. His movement off the ball is intelligent, constantly disrupting defenses and creating space for himself and his teammates. He also has a unrelenting work ethic, pressing tirelessly to win the ball back.

7

Bernardo Silva

MCFC's midfield maestro. His technical finesse is unmatched; his close control and dribbling turn defenders inside out. His vision and passing range are sublime, enabling him to unlock defenses with precision. He's also a tireless worker - where his relentless pressing and intelligent movements make him a constant threat on and off the ball. This combination of creativity, work rate, and tactical intelligence makes Bernardo Silva a priceless asset to Manchester City. A man heavily praised by Pep Guardiola himself.

6

Rúben Dias

MCFC's center-back powerhouse. With superb tackling, astute positioning, and aerial dominance, he forms an impenetrable wall at the heart of defense. Dias's excellent reading of the game allows him to nullify threats and organize his defensive line. His composure on the ball and ability to launch attacks from the back make him a true modern center-back. His quality and experience also give him the ability to make tremendous saves, such as his famous instinctive act of heading the ball wide of the goal post in the late minutes of the UCL final in 2023 (for most CBs, that would have been an own goal). Dias's influence is undeniable; his presence elevates those around him his impact on teams is transformative.

5

John Stones

MCFC's exceptional defender. While his most comfortable position is at center-back, Stones's versatility allows him to play at right-back, defensive midfielder, and even as a central midfielder at times. And with this, he is also renowned for his composure and ball-playing abilities. He is exceptionally comfortable in possession, able to break lines with accurate passes and initiate attacks from deep. Stones is also a commanding presence in the air, winning headers and duels with physical forwards. His reading of the game and positional awareness are excellent, allowing him to make timely interceptions. He is also known for his tendency to make important goal line saves.

4

Phil Foden

MCFC's homegrown prodigy. His meteoric rise at Manchester City is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. Foden's magic lies in his technical brilliance. His close control, silky first touch, and ability to weave through defenders are reminiscent of legendary Spanish midfielders. His vision is superb, allowing him to pick out defense-splitting passes and create goalscoring opportunities out of thin air. He is truly Manchester City's starboy.

3

Erling Haaland

MCFC's notorious goal machine. With 52 goals and 9 assists and multiple records broken in just his first season at Manchester City, there is nothing much else to say about this man. He is truly a beast, with the qualities of of being a future ballon d'or winner - he was even already the runner up for it in 2023. With the way that he scores so efforlesstly, it almost seems robotic. But this is truly due to his fantastic understanding of the play of the game. One of those aspects is his exceptional positioning - which has heavily caused his abundance of goals in every competition. He knows when to be in the right place at the right time, more often than many others.

2

Rodri

MCFC's most important player. As a traditional defensive midfielder, he has excellent tactical discipline ball retention - which altogether lead to an increased control of the tempo of the game, which is crucial for MCFC's style of play. He also posesses great passing range and accuracy. And with that, he can distribute the ball effectively from deep positions, initiating attacks and transitioning from defense to attack seamlessly. He is also often regarded as a clutch player with his goal-scoring ability, even as a DM. His goal in the final of the Champions League in 2023 was the cause of MCFC's first UCL win ever in their history.

1

Kevin De Bruyne

MCFC's best player, by far. With his exceptional passing ability and tactical intelligence, he is widely considered a world-class playmaker. Often called the "assist king" he is known primarly for his assists, which showcase his sheer skill in the sport - for most of his assists are truly exceptional. That exceptionality has broken multiple records, including becoming the player with the most assists in the top leagues in the last decade. With the introduction of Erling Haaland to MCFC as well, KDB and Haaland have popularized themselves as a deadly duo with their link up play - getting up to 4 assists and 4 goals between them in a single game at times. A force to be reckoned with.

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