He looks like hasn’t used a razor in his life but don't let his youthful appearance deceive you: the Baby-Faced Assassin, as he’s been called, is rapidly becoming one of the top talents in the English Premier League. Phil Foden played a crucial role in Manchester City’s recent Premier League glory, scoring two goals in his club’s 3-1 win over West Ham United and helping City become the first team in history to secure four consecutive League titles. His performance on the day wasn’t just a stroke of luck – this has been the best season of the 23-year-old’s career. He scored 17 goals and set up a further eight, directly contributing to 25 goals in 34 Premier League appearances – a feat that saw him being crowned the 2023/24 Premier League Player of the Season.

Source: The Guardian May 31, 2024 12:23 UTC