Phil Foden 2025-26
Phil Foden is the embodiment of Manchester City's academy philosophy. The Stockport-born midfielder has spent his entire professional career at the Etihad, developing under Pep Guardiola into one of the most complete midfield players in Europe. His ability to influence games from multiple positions — cutting inside from the left, operating as a false nine, or driving from deep — makes him near-impossible to mark. England need him badly in 2026.
The Foden Story
The Stockport Nino: An Unbreakable City Bond
Phil Foden joined Manchester City's academy at the age of eight and has never left. That loyalty, rare in the modern game, has been repaid many times over. Guardiola described him as "the most talented player I have ever seen" when Foden was still a teenager — high praise from a manager who has worked with Xavi, Iniesta, Messi and Kompany. The Stockport kid who never needed to look anywhere else is now one of City's most indispensable players.
Foden's Treble Season: The Defining 2022-23
When Manchester City won the treble in 2022-23 — Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League — Foden was central to it all. He ended the season with 27 goal contributions and produced some of the most technically dazzling performances of the campaign. His evolution from academy prodigy to genuine match-winner was complete. The PL Player of the Season award in 2023-24 confirmed what everyone already knew: Foden is among the very best in the world.
England's Wild Card: Can Foden Carry the Nation in 2026?
England's relationship with Foden at international level has been complicated by tactical questions about where he fits best. But heading into the 2026 World Cup, those debates are fading. Foden has matured into a player who can impact games wherever he is deployed — and with Kane leading the line and Saka wide right, a free Foden in behind is England's most dangerous configuration. If England are to go deep in 2026, Foden will need to be at his best.
Foden Highlights
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Phil Foden, Stop That 🔥
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Phil Foden Didn’t Even Look 👀
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Alexander Isak Has Elite Attacking IQ 🧠
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Myles Lewis-Skelly Reveals Arsenal Player With CRAZY First Touch
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No One Could Catch Gareth Bale 🏎️
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Is Saka Essential? Plus Arsenal Defence Decisions 🤔 | FPL Podcast 2026/27
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WILD Final 20 Minutes 😳 | Liverpool v Man City 25/26
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Son Heung-min Could Not Stop Smiling 🥹🇰🇷
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Mikel Arteta's BEST Touchline Reactions 🍿
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Mikel Arteta's Crowning Moment 🏆
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Alisson Is UNBEATABLE 1v1 😤
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Goals That Sent The Stadium Into A Frenzy 🫨
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Firmino’s Backheels Were PURE MAGIC ✨🇧🇷
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The Forgotten PL Player FASTER Than Prime Walcott?!
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The MOST Emotional Moments In Premier League History 🥲
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Papiss Cisse’s Strike Left Alan Pardew SPEECHLESS 😱
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Cristiano Ronaldo Made It Look Easy 🔥
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The Art Of The Slide Tackle 🎨
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Analysis & Opinion
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Phil Foden has everything except control, and Old Trafford proved it
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Howard Webb's VAR audio exposes the messy truth behind Phil Foden's red card
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How Man City Mastered Old Trafford After Phil Foden's Early Red Card
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Phil Foden was left behind by England, but Manchester City still need him
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Phil Foden's extension is a calculated gamble on City's post-Pep future
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Phil Foden is officially Man City’s forever player
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AC Milan must pivot as Foden links evaporate
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Phil Foden's recurring fitness issues raise urgent England alarm bells
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Phil Foden injury update: England sweat on playmaker ahead of knockout stage
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Phil Foden's ankle setback puts England's tactical plans under pressure
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View AllEFL clubs line up to seal summer deal for Aston Villa's hot prospect, 22... who has been likened to Phil Foden and Jack Wilshere
The skilful attacking midfielder has been impressing on loan at Crewe Alexandra this season where he has scored six goals …
Phil Foden's place under threat from Max Dowman with Arsenal star on verge of history
The sky appears to be the limit for Max Dowman, who could make history again after his record-breaking goal for …
Thomas Tuchel's Phil Foden dilemma, the player he 'just loves too much' and how all could hinge on Reece James: Daily Mail Sport experts predict the England World Cup squad Three Lions boss WILL take to the United States
Thomas Tuchel has told his England stars it remains all to play for as they vie for a place on …
Foden final appearance felt like a 'charity' substitution - Rooney
Phil Foden's injury-time appearance in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal felt like a "charity" substitution, says former …
Man City latest: Foden final appearance felt like charity sub, says Rooney
Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer in free roles, Phil Foden's rapid pass and a thoughtful gift for James Garner: what we saw at England's open training session as stars bid for World Cup ticket
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'Is that on camera?!' | Foden hits sublime 180 to STUN England team-mates!
Rashford, Foden, Gordon to Liverpool proposed as Salah debate rages on
Marcus Rashford or Phil Foden replacing Mo Salah at Liverpool makes sense if we ignore that neither will happen. But …
'Oh my GOD!' | Foden hits sublime 180 to STUN England team-mates!
Garner, Foden both start for England vs Uruguay LIVE!
Garner, Foden both start as Tuchel names surprising England XI LIVE!
England vs Uruguay LIVE: Latest score and updates as Phil Foden is victim of horror challenge from Barcelona star while Noni Madueke is forced off in first 38 minutes
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England vs Uruguay LIVE: Latest score and updates as Ben White is BOOED by Wembley crowd while Phil Foden is victim of horror challenge from Barcelona star
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England host Uruguay in an …
World Cup snub for Foden sealed but Palmer could steal England starting XI spot from Arsenal star
Only two England stars fully grasped their opportunity against Uruguay, while Phil Foden’s inevitable World Cup snub is surely sealed…
If these were the Tuchel trials, Foden - among others - failed
After another subdued performance in an England shirt, has Phil Foden wasted his last chance to make their World Cup …
Maguire shines but Foden and DCL stumble in World Cup audition
Harry Maguire slams England referee for allowing horror tackle on Phil Foden
England's players were left fuming after Phil Foden was on the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Ronald Araujo …
Foden ‘ready to leave’ Man City as club insider details ‘huge’ problem under Guardiola
The Man City star is ‘ready to move abroad’ if he doesn’t get ‘assurances regarding his playing time’ under Pep …
Phil Foden in last-chance saloon to seal World Cup spot as Cole Palmer threat looms large
It looks like being one of either Phil Foden or Cole Palmer to make Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for …