#47 | Phil Foden - 2020/21 Performances

[5 Hit Gibbon]

I still think that he should go out on loan for more game time. He'll never develop at City.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Just how much potential has he got?

CL goals scored by age 20.

• Cristiano Ronaldo: 0 at 20
• Lionel Messi: 2 at 20
• Raul: 2 at 20
• Thierry Henry: 2 at 20
• Sergio Aguero: 0 at 20
• Karim Benzema: 6 at 20
• Edinson Cavani: 0 at 20
• Ruud van Nistelrooy: 0 at 20
• Robert Lewandowski: 0 at 20
• Neymar: 0 at 20 / 14 after 24 matches
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 0 at 20
• Andriy Shevchenko: 1 at 20
• Filippo Inzaghi: 0 at 20
• Phil Foden: 6 at 20
• Haaland: 20 at 20
• Mbappe 19 at 20

 

[mosssideblue]

Dedicated his life to becoming what he is today. He is living his dream, a dream that we have all probably had.

Reap your rewards Phil, you have earnt them. A very special talent and an inspiration for others

 

[Nascent Blues]

Just how much potential has he got?

CL goals scored by age 20.

• Cristiano Ronaldo: 0 at 20
• Lionel Messi: 2 at 20
• Raul: 2 at 20
• Thierry Henry: 2 at 20
• Sergio Aguero: 0 at 20
• Karim Benzema: 6 at 20
• Edinson Cavani: 0 at 20
• Ruud van Nistelrooy: 0 at 20
• Robert Lewandowski: 0 at 20
• Neymar: 0 at 20 / 14 after 24 matches
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 0 at 20
• Andriy Shevchenko: 1 at 20
• Filippo Inzaghi: 0 at 20
• Phil Foden: 6 at 20
• Haaland: 20 at 20
• Mbappe 19 at 20

This is pretty pointless without each player's corresponding number of games.

 

[Aliks]

Where do all these stats come from?

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Where do all these stats come from?

Statisticians

 

[Aliks]

Statisticians

Technically no - the statisticians just turn data into lies or damned lies.

Maybe I should have asked - Who gathers all the raw data and where can I see it.

 

[VOOMER]

 

[Saddleworth2]

He is unbelievable.

 

[Phil1]

That video has just put the biggest smile on my face.
How fucking lucky are we!!

 

[twosips]

Just watched this too. Incredible isn't it? I honestly think he's gonna be even better than we realised. Insanely good. That video is that good that if there was ever any longings for Sane still, well... they've now all gone.

 

[Phil1]

Just watched this too. Incredible isn't it? I honestly think he's gonna be even better than we realised. Insanely good. That video is that good that if there was ever any longings for Sane still, well... they've now all gone.

My only worry regarding Phil becoming the best in the world is how many cunts hit him late due to his speed of thought and movement.
He doesn't half get whacked by lunging, desperate tackles.
I'd like to think he'll get some protection from refs going forward but won't hold my breath.
Avoids injuries and nobody will touch him for the next decade.

 

[twosips]

My only worry regarding Phil becoming the best in the world is how many cunts hit him late due to his speed of thought and movement.
He doesn't half get whacked by lunging, desperate tackles.
I'd like to think he'll get some protection from refs going forward but won't hold my breath.
Avoids injuries and nobody will touch him for the next decade.

He's pretty tough thankfully and he just bounces off people. Cut from the same cloth as Messi in that way and thankfully he pretty much avoided major injuries. Fingers crossed!

 

[domalino]

Just watched this too. Incredible isn't it? I honestly think he's gonna be even better than we realised. Insanely good. That video is that good that if there was ever any longings for Sane still, well... they've now all gone.

He just needs to regain his composure a bit. Until recently his ability to make the right decision, hit the pass right under pressure and bury a chance when it came to him was almost spooky.

Recently a little more error has crept into his game, messing up a few counter attacks, not killing a game off when he gets a chance and overheating or underhitting a pass.

I wonder if he's a bit mentally tired because he's never played this much football before, or if he is just showing how young he is still.

 

[domalino]

My only worry regarding Phil becoming the best in the world is how many cunts hit him late due to his speed of thought and movement.
He doesn't half get whacked by lunging, desperate tackles.
I'd like to think he'll get some protection from refs going forward but won't hold my breath.
Avoids injuries and nobody will touch him for the next decade.

Messi, Hazard, Neymar, Silva all have to deal with the same treatment. Even Grealish and players of that ilk.

If you cant take it you're not destined for the top.

 

[Phil1]

Messi, Hazard, Neymar, Silva all have to deal with the same treatment. Even Grealish and players of that ilk.

If you cant take it you're not destined for the top.

I'm not arguing that fact, I'm sure he can take it. Doesn't stop my heart stopping every time he's hit though.

 

[Josh_D]

He just needs to regain his composure a bit. Until recently his ability to make the right decision, hit the pass right under pressure and bury a chance when it came to him was almost spooky.

Recently a little more error has crept into his game, messing up a few counter attacks, not killing a game off when he gets a chance and overheating or underhitting a pass.

I wonder if he's a bit mentally tired because he's never played this much football before, or if he is just showing how young he is still.

I think it’s because how the team is playing now...

Phil loves to drive at a defence...and currently, it’s a more patient approach. He would usually makes those lovely killer passes in his stride as he already had a picture in mind plus the anticipated movement. However, it’s not the same.

Nonetheless, he’s probably mentally tired as you’ve put it. Football is also thinking sport. Once he’s fully adapted to the controlled type of play, it’ll add more skills to already scary skillset.

 

[stonerblue]

Just watched this too. Incredible isn't it? I honestly think he's gonna be even better than we realised. Insanely good. That video is that good that if there was ever any longings for Sane still, well... they've now all gone.

That one-two on 7.26 against the mickeys is blindingly good. Bamboozles 2 of the best around at the time.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Just watched this too. Incredible isn't it? I honestly think he's gonna be even better than we realised. Insanely good. That video is that good that if there was ever any longings for Sane still, well... they've now all gone.

I genuinely wonder just how high his ceiling is. Pep will have a view given his relationship with the young Messi. At 20, Messi was a regular for Barca he had 40 appearances and 16 goals. The next season and beyond his stats just exploded. Phil is currently on 44 and 14 and should continue to develop and improve over the next couple of years. It will be interesting to see just how good he can become.
Look how quickly he has gone from breakthrough to being one of the top three attacking players in the team.

 

[twosips]

That one-two on 7.26 against the mickeys is blindingly good. Bamboozles 2 of the best around at the time.

It's the way he puts his foot on the ball and traps it so concisely to draw in Robertson before quickly playing the pass. So intentional, so simple, so brilliant.