Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 against Aston Villa on Wednesday night and Phil Foden was one of many players to impress. The 20-year-old scored City’s equaliser after John McGinn put the hosts ahead early on and was outstanding throughout.
Foden has been fantastic all season for City and was lauded by supporters for his performance at Villa Park. No player created more chances, no player had more shots, no player had more accurate crosses and only one player had more successful dribbles, so the praise received on social media was justified.
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Foden is oozing class. 🤩
— The Goalpost – Latest Football News (@TGoalpost) April 22, 2021
Phil Foden is just pure class!
— chauntine lyons (@chauntinelyons1) April 22, 2021
Phil Foden is genuinely world class already. His potential is scary
— Chris Stonadge (@ChrisStonadge) April 21, 2021
In other news… Phil Foden is absolutely incredible
— Reuben 💜💙 (@ReubenOwen_) April 22, 2021
Phil Foden is an absolutely incredible talent. Best young player in the world. Forget Haaland, Mbappé etc, this kid is something else technically.
— H A M E Z (@St_JaMe5) April 21, 2021
If Phil Foden stays fit I think England win trophies, he's an insane footballer.
— nick tallant (@nicktallant) April 21, 2021
First time I’ve seen Phil Foden in the flesh tonight. What a player that boy is, insane talent. He’s got it all. #mcfc
— Adam Bridge (@abridge75) April 21, 2021
Can't lie Foden is insane for his age
— Abdul (@crypticstills) April 21, 2021
Foden is unreal. The way he played that pass to Mahrez was gorgeous and to arrive in space there as well. Made it look so easy.
— Josh Hobbs (@JoshAHobbs) April 21, 2021
Foden is unreal man, the technical ability he displays at this age is phenomenal. He’s got so much to his game, he’s going to be one of the worlds best for the next 10 years without a doubt.
— Football Threads (@FootyThreads_) April 21, 2021
Against Villa, Foden played for 90 minutes, had 88 touches, created three chances, had one shot on target from three efforts, completed 92.1% of his 63 passes, had eight crosses with three finding a teammate, had three successful dribbles, was fouled three times and made one tackle.
The England international has made 43 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 14 goals with nine assists. Foden hasn’t played much in the Premier League of late, starting just two games in the last two months, but he’s shown Pep Guardiola he’s indispensable.