One thing we can agree on is that Foden put those "Mount is better" argument to shame💀

@thecitizens4573

Ай бұрын

Now the shove saka in. People always take him for granted where they should be thankful england have this pool of talent

@sp4cem4n70

Ай бұрын

Emphatically...

@ssatwick7584

Ай бұрын

nobody with common sense ever thought mount or saka is better. They want to insert their player in the discussions just to pretend theyre on Fodens level

@Ollay245

Ай бұрын

Tbf to Mount his form has fallen off a cliff, to the bottom of the ocean.... meanwhile Phoden just rises continually though.

@VeryIntellijent

Ай бұрын

At the time they played each other in the CL final, Mount genuinely was better. But now there is no competition, Mount has been a total letdown and Foden has thrived.

Who’s here after that banger at Bernabeu, what a talented player🔥🔥

@Ryan-fq9dj

28 күн бұрын

Naw I knew he would be a quality player several years ago to be fair

@zxslayerzxz8532

26 күн бұрын

Hes been a sensation since school always loved playing with Ronnie.

@bd3531

20 күн бұрын

who is here after REALity set in?

The truly iconic football channel

@dylaneveryday365

Ай бұрын

Fr

@S_ppy

Ай бұрын

Nah this man looking for side missions, what happened against CHELSEA Tinashe??!!🤣

@danielvaega

Ай бұрын

Truly .

@t0mkat

Ай бұрын

* the truly football iconic channel

@AwesomeGamer12312

Ай бұрын

Fr

I must say, Phil Foden is the best english player in the PL at least. Great work and amazing video.

@joshuajacob4317

Ай бұрын

After bukayo..

@user-bc2in7oe3l

Ай бұрын

If u r the best player in the best league, aren't you then the best player

@joegallagher9238

Ай бұрын

@@joshuajacob4317 not right now I think their talent is very even but Foden is on fire atm

@juicemiller8210

Ай бұрын

He’s not even the best player on the England team muchless the best in the prem. I guess saka isn’t England’s player of the year for the last 2 years

@acertainnemesis

Ай бұрын

imo there could be superstars in other major leagues that can contend with being best player without their league being the best league. Think of it like this: A team can be the best team because of their team work, but the players themselves may not be the best, but a team may not have the best teamwork, but some players show insane individual performance that can carry the team up to a certain lvl

brother, Oscar Bobb is going to be a mainstay in our lineup for the next few years. and our academy has had more export power than any other in England. i think Pep is incredibly picky in what he wants for the squad but many clubs in the PL era also haven’t utilized their academy and i don’t think MCFC can be considered one of them

@tylersmith3533

Ай бұрын

Bro mentioned Cole Palmer later on in the video like he didn't spend years in the City youth academy either...

@FootballIconic

Ай бұрын

@@tylersmith3533 Yeah you're right. I was talking mainly about Manchester born players. Should've mentioned Palmer though!

Guardiola and Southgate need to stop playing Foden as a winger. Foden is one of the best left side midfielders in the world

@Agent.K.

Ай бұрын

Pep did that after Mahrez left

@SebastianDalhed

Ай бұрын

@@Agent.K.nah, pep has always played Foden on the wings because we have KDB. Foden belongs in the midfield tho, that’s his best position.

@madeupstory9510

Ай бұрын

@@SebastianDalhed Not Always. He plays him in the wings against teams that can counter us. We need more bodies doing the runners so we can't have our normal 3-2-4-1. Instead, Foden sticks to the wings with some degree of freedom of drifting inwards. It's all well managed. There is no reason to be complaining.

@thecitizens4573

Ай бұрын

@@Agent.K.nahh, foden is the reason why sterling lost his place & wanted to leave. Then city buy grealish & move phil to the right

@thecitizens4573

Ай бұрын

I doubt southgate would know how to use this generational talent

We are with you Jean from Accounting! Go get it girl!

we forgive you for not uploading last week, you dont have to keep pumping out videos for this week😭 quality content as always

@dondamon4669

Ай бұрын

Weird comment

@TheCulprit-vw8fd

24 күн бұрын

I've been saying this for a while now. Phil Foden is already one of the best in the world.

The U17 WC was so memorable. Really glad I got to see him live. Seeing players like Foden perform really blew me away.

@VC-ps2vm

Ай бұрын

India?

@giteausuperstar

Ай бұрын

Welbeck is 10 years older than Foden…

@dondamon4669

Ай бұрын

Welbeck?

@highlandrmonk9302

Ай бұрын

@@VC-ps2vm yes

@highlandrmonk9302

Ай бұрын

@@giteausuperstar mb I confused him with someone else, it was probably Hudson Odoi

5:30 and oscar Bobb just to mention. And i wouldn't say a bit of staying power , that's just a complete lowball , they're already destined long term projects for city. And Bobb recently signed a contract extension with the side

Can’t put my finger on why this channel is so fulfilling to watch. Maybe the simplistic edits and calm voiceover? Just feels like speaking to a friend who shares your passion for football. Awesome job, keep doing what you doing my man!

@ibpants

Күн бұрын

This is the first video I've watched on this channel, but elsewhere I see so much pandering to the laziest available opinion and it's refreshing to see someone clearly and calmly putting forward their own thoughts based on observation.

to answer ur question at the beginning, real madrid is the only other team that has had injuries like that and is still seem as a top top team in the world on current form

@user-ir8er1bh4q

Ай бұрын

Largely thanks to referees and the underperformance of other teams in Laliga I would say tho.

@gugga2745

Ай бұрын

@@user-ir8er1bh4q so they literally lost 2 points BECAUSE OF THE REFS while every other team around them is either performing about as well as you would expect or a team on a miracle run. barca has only lost to girona, real, and villareal in the league. girona is on a miracle run in the league but ultimately they dont have the talent to go all the way, atleti have been hemorrhaging depth for years and everyone else in the league has a chance like one every decade at best and it isnt this year for them. real madrid are DEEP. their midfield depth is bellingham, kroos, camavinga, tchouameni, modric and valverde. basically any of those players slots directly into ANY team in the world, most of them in multiple positions not only in the midfield. they r dead middle in the league for penalties won while averaging most shots, shots on target, pass completion %, touches in the attack 3rd & penalty area, and 2nd in possession. when u r that much better than everyone else the only way they can defend u most of the time is fouling u. look at the nba and how people guard Giannis and youll see this. If you think they r being helped by the refs bc they r first in fouls drawn and have committed the least fouls, it is more likely just because they are more skilled

@Curious_enigma

Ай бұрын

And Liverpool too.

@nont18411

Ай бұрын

Liverpool

@becomingdauntless8821

Ай бұрын

@@user-ir8er1bh4q well at least they didn't have to be 'bought out' to get to where they are now.

The first time he played for Man Cty's A team I turned to my son and said "Foden has looked the most dangerous player n this whole game"... and game after game he has been just that, the most dangerous player for Man City. He's a real talent, pretty humble, and has it all. He'll struggle to get the recognition he deserves while in a star studded Man City team. But he will win trophies - and it is his club from the very beginning.

Can we please have a dedicated video about Rodri. I generally believe hes a contender for the Ballon d'or this year

@altafahmad8578

Ай бұрын

lol

@Pingwinho

Ай бұрын

He should have been in the top 3 last season too. Absolutely vital to a treble winning side.

@mdhowlader2295

Ай бұрын

65 games unbeaten Mr Rodrigo played. Records nothing to him 😲😲

one of the few channels I watch from start to finish. love your content

I am loving the frequent content. Keep it up!

Love your videos so much! Especially the fact that you always stay objective and don‘t let your preferences of teams change your opinion

If he changes his hair, instant +50% fanbase boost for the guy.

mad respect for this coming from you

honestly big credit to you, your my favourite football channel on this app. Another great video as usual

Great video again @football iconic keep up the consistency. Foden is class to be honest

Your videos are amazing! Big weeks ahead. Keep the uploads coming, please?

"Manchester City has a stupid amoubt of depth". Might want to get your facts checked there; City has the smallest senior squad in all of the Premier League. We have players who can play a variety of positions, but we don't have many players per se.

Hey, loved the video... I just need to say that this feels great. Foden has been really dear to me since he debuted, nowadays he's my favorite player and it's just awesome to see him becoming THE Man City guy. IDK, I'm proud of him, I guess.

Great video, you look very down to earth! Keep up going

I'm here after he scored that banger at Bernabeu 😭

It will be very interesting to see Foden's longevity in the future compared to other players who weren't rested as much and played from a very young age

Please make a video on Julian's underrated season so far🙏 🥺. Guy I think is like 5-7 in g/a away from Foden and in much less games and he's still not talked about. He scored or assisted in all but one of the games he was replacing Earling for, for 2 months and sure he's been unlucky in his last few matches, but he's really been performing in all of them. Unlike Halland( who, declaimer, I love), even when he's not scoring or assisting, you see his presence on the pitch. I feel he's really been under appreciated this season 😔

@thecitizens4573

Ай бұрын

I don’t think julian fit in this pep system. He’s suited in the 9 position.. but with haaland there, there’s no where he gonna bench him

@mpitiletsie4904

Ай бұрын

@@thecitizens4573 that's what is so unfortunate 😕 😔

@ccc5949

Ай бұрын

im a city fan and no alvarez is meady

He’s got a special energy on the ball. An intuitive confidence. Great all around player with an accurate left foot. Special talent.

man you have really nice voice. very soothing🙌

Great vid but more importantly, congrats on hitting 300k subs

I noticed that Foden is at 21 G/A in the league. Lampard's best non pen G/A was 28(2004/05). Foden has a chance(9 more games) to have a better season than the prime of one of the best midfielders in the EPL history in his debut season as a starter. Crazy!

@thecitizens4573

Ай бұрын

Debut season ?? Were you just start watching football? Boy did not won YPOTY sitting on the bench.. he got benched last season, but that’s just pep style. Bernardo, sane , sterling, gundo, even aguero & rodri have all been there. Grealish this season. Only kdb a regular starter since pep came

@kevinb9830

Ай бұрын

If you do nothing but go by goals and assists, yes. The game is more complex than that.

@MrLove717

Ай бұрын

But it won't count in terms of comparison since Foden did that as a forward not a midfielder

@sammypie5501

Ай бұрын

He is a midfielder playing as a forward​@@MrLove717

@madeupstory9510

Ай бұрын

@@MrLove717 Foden had all of his G/A playing in the middle. His dry games came when he played on the wing. Lampard played behind to strikers as well which is technically a forward's position but he is a midfielder.

For Liverpools player of the season, you have to add Mac Allister in. Hes been incredible

@carstengrooten3686

Ай бұрын

Honestly, most of Liverpool's players are doing well. Endo, Diaz and Nuñez are all doing really well too. Even Gomez is having a great season. But I don't expect him or Darwin to win it. Salah is good but not best of the best imo, so I would pick Van Dijk (who finally is the best defender in the world again) or MacAllister for Liverpool. But Phoden might win it too. We'll see. I am happy if Liverpool wins the league. All their players are appreciated by the fans either way

Great video, man ! I am French and more a fan of Liverpool, but i have to say each time i watch a play with Manchester i am stunned of how he is ridiculously so good, with and without the ball. Footballer of the year for me, no doubt about it.

This guy makes me enjoy football so much

Some of the most common sense commentary I've heard in a while...well researched, well considered too...massive fan mdara wangu😂😂

Great vid as always

Man City's depth is provided by Pep. He has players performing well, and effectively. Clearly, he instructs his players in a way that they not only understand what he expects but they believe they can and will deliver. TBH if he leaves that league, I'll feel sorry EPL. They truly don't deserve the extra european places earned by Italy and Germany. Liverpool minus Klopp and Salah is bad enough, but if city was to lose Pep too, it would be shambolic.

I love this channel. Like a lot.

I once read a football manga called "Ao Ashi". Now, the main team "Tokyo fc esperion youth academy" has a broken squad for being a youth club, with 4 players from their squad always being called up to play for japan's nationals, so for a high school team, they have about 5-6 potential candidates to pick from for nationals. While that is impressive, the players are called up in the middle of their high school league, leaving behind a team with 4 spots open, that were filled by these stupidly talented players. The coach then said that what makes a strong team, is when the substitutes are on the level as the main starting 11 as well. The team that mostly fits this in my mind, is Manchester city, and their great roster of top tier players

"England will lose in the most extravagant way possible" 😂 Well said!

Great video !!!

Pls do a video on Alfredo Di Stefano I never see people talk enough about him in the Goat debate imo he is only behind Messi and Pele. The greatest signing in Madrid history and the reason why they are the club they are today. As well as the most complete player the game has ever seen. Yet not enough people mention him. The only winner of the Super Ballon d'or. And won 2 ballon d'ors and it lnly existed when he was past 30 Messi himself has only won 3 past the age of 30 he could easily won at least 4 Ballon d'or if it existed since he began playing the game.

@pequenodan1923

Ай бұрын

I'd be more interested in the super team he was part before going to RM: River Plate from the 40's, known as "La Máquina". A team that was considered the very best of that decade worldwide. This is particularly important since River is considered to have the best football's youth academy in Argentina, above other great ones like Argentinos Juniors (Mac Allister and Maradona, for example), Vélez Sarsfield (Otamendi, Simeone), Newell's Old Boys (Maxi Rodriguez, Scaloni), Rosario Central (Di María), Estudiantes (Verón), Independiente (Bochini, Dibu Martínez), and Racing Club (Diego Milito, Lautaro Martínez).

@nenemuy

Ай бұрын

If di stefano played today he’d be equivalent to Marco Asensio.

And just like that you’ve earned yourself a subscriber 😅! Very nice video.

Great video! ✨

Best channel on KZread

Awesome job ❤

Correction: City dont have depth instead we have high quality players. All 5 substitutes are world class players. After that its just academy players who are great too.

@chompchompmaster2885

Ай бұрын

High quality is depth

Such a unique player with a unique style and also humble.

this season hes been brilliant even playing in different positions he's crazy good the best player in the pl.

Bro who writes your script it’s so easy to listen to you Big up 👏🏾🇿🇦

@Rip889

29 күн бұрын

A.I. all day...... aka Grammarly

Great video! A lot of other channels either refuse to talk about City or just spend 10 minutes slandering them so thank you for actually breaking down Foden/City's season so far. Keep up the great work almost at 300k!!!

My friend used to say mount was better when i used to say he only statpads against Norwich and foden is clear. He's been real quite nowadays.

also idk where was foden in the actual BIG GAMES ? against LIVERPOOL, against villa away, against ARSENAL, against Chelsea ? where was he's really really good but not the best player in league THAT'S either VVD or RODRI no debate

@FootballIconic

Ай бұрын

Honestly don’t think there’s a wrong answer when you put Foden, Rodri, Rice, VVD etc in the conversation at the moment. But there is definitely a debate to be had haha

@sw33tialucard

Ай бұрын

To be fair, Pep didn’t trust him to play in his best position in those games. He played on the wings against Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Villa (this match was ridiculous because Pep used a striker and 2 defenders in the midfield and we saw the result). In games where Foden has played as a 10, he has absolutely been phenomenal this season.

@bbbm4715

Ай бұрын

and all those games he was played OUT OF POSITION also what did rodri do in those games lol outside of chelsea against arsenal he was ok, villa away he was solid, and liverpool he was sht so not rlly the best the problem with those games is that all of man citys players didnt perform

@IZ4DAYZ_

Ай бұрын

How is it vvdhe had 1 maybe 2 good seasons years ago you are a delusional lfc fan and you didn't even mention kdb or haaland you and just saying there are loads of players that are better than him like kompany,rio Ferdinand, vidic,terry even dias has more trophies than him where was van dijk against Madrid last season he is not as good as you think

@Tigerheiress

Ай бұрын

@@sw33tialucardEXACTLY

I feel like Foden in a different era (between 1992 - 2018) he would’ve been the most hyped English talent ever. But he’s taken somewhat for granted now.

@kevinb9830

Ай бұрын

mainly because he's done nothing for England.

@jedreznokyovic2103

Ай бұрын

​@@kevinb9830 until southgate goes, or starts playing foden centrally instead of out wide, we won't see peak phil for england anytime soon

@kevinb9830

Ай бұрын

@@jedreznokyovic2103 That may be true but if you put Messi or Ronaldo in either position they would still be the best player on the pitch. I know those two are sort of in a class of their own but the same applies to many genuine world class players.

@jedreznokyovic2103

Ай бұрын

@kevinb9830 i mean you said it yourself, youre literally putting him in comparison with the best players of the past decade. Obviously he's nowhere near their prime level, no one is. But he's also not in his prime yet, and its not like he fails in those positions at city, he just doesnt shine as much. But my answer for his england form, gareth southgate, useless man.

@kevinb9830

Ай бұрын

@@jedreznokyovic2103 I think world class attacking mids would still be top performers in any position in the attacking third.

The thing that makes foden better than a lot of footballers is the fact that he takes the ball a lot farther in tight, tight places. He can drag the ball further up the field while still being surrounded by 4-5 ppl and just pass to a player who's free

My favourite Airbus plane is the A380 due to its size and comfort. As someone whose flown on it multiple times with Emirates airline I'm still in awe of its different feel in the air. There seems to be no turbulence when in an A380

There's a reason Agüero has been hilighting Phil's talent since he joined the first team, even called him "his Prince". Foden's also put a lot of work in, even getting a private sprinting coach to improve his acceleration a few seasons back. He's class and will be even better in years to come

It's that russian bolt cut he's rocking. My man wants to black but look like a teenage Dimitri.

@icyikon4154

Ай бұрын

Tf you mean dawg

@Its_not_could_of

Ай бұрын

@@icyikon4154he’s just trying to say white people can’t have haircuts that black people get. It’s just casual anti-white racism which is acceptable these days for some reason.

I think it's the face. People look at his face, decide they don't like him, and then start hating. I'm a City fan so i love the guy but that's my best guess.

@tinsaederesse9173

Ай бұрын

Are you ok

@Tigerheiress

Ай бұрын

@@tinsaederesse9173LMFAO😊

@davidking338

Ай бұрын

Maybe you don't like the face 😂😂😂😂

truly an iconic football moment right here

They have players who developed quality but their actual squad is small compared to the other top 6. They may have some better players quality wise but not in quantity.

As a Real Madrid fan I’m terrified 🥶. Sure we look more promising than last year, city looks less dominant, and hearing that Walker will probably be out I was slightly reassured. But nevertheless Foden and Rodri will be a real problem and I hope Ancelotti has some tactic in store to preform better against city.

@shreddedguy679

Ай бұрын

Yup, real will need to try and mark foden out of the game for both halves

It's been clear for years that Foden would mature into a great player. There's good reason Guardiola said Foden is the most talented young player he's worked with. Last season Foden was great but still young and one of a super squad. This season his coming of age has taken another leap and he's becoming a talisman

Here after that champions league banger

Been saying this myself for the last couple years. This dude is a talent.. he has no problem taking the back seat to the stars so to speak, but when needed always steps up big.. man city isnt my first team, but they are certainly a team I enjoy watching

"There's so much talent there, I just know England are going to lose in a spectacular fashion." This line killed me, lol

Could you talk about Bernardo Silva? How does he compare? @Tinashe

Need a video on cold palmer

What’s amazing is Man City aren’t even the biggest spenders! They’re so smart with their money.

My man uploads 2 top quality videos in just 2 days, pay some respect, truly iconic

@kevinb9830

Ай бұрын

calm down.

Cant believe some people compared mason mount to this guy😂😂

Love the channel 10:18 was Mo Salah league champ ‘21-‘22? 😋

Jane from accounting goes hard 👏👏👏😂😂

If u ask me foden is far better than the guy who wears 5 for madrid

@Tqusolos

27 күн бұрын

Bellingham is clear

from my observation , Foden looks clumsy but all of his touch is neat. he always want to “rush” things. But his reflex is something else man. Sooo good

I think he is easily the best player on the league this season. It's true his role has change on 2024 meaning he is more crucial in terms of being part of goals and assists. But nonetheless he is easily the best player of the premier ( in terms of the eye test not stats) this seaso along with Palmer who yes, half his goals are penalties (16 goals 8 penalties currently) but he is too crucial in terms of goals created for a horrendous Chelsea who might be stressing over relegation without him

Do you reckon you could make a video on athletic club (they just won the copa del rey in spain and could be interesting)Many thanks ❤

Foden would be the star man of any other team. Even if he goes to Real, he'll be the main man, with Carlitto setting the team around him! It's crazy to think that England is gonna find a way to miss the Euro title again! I don't know how, but I know it will.

Your voice is like melted butter, just thought you should know

ppl forgot that during haaland's greatest premier league match at old trafford, foden assist the goals and score 3 as well

Man city not replacing key players like mahrez and gundugan isn't really justified they already have, phoden ,doku,alavrez heck even bob and lewis they never have any shortage with players, let alone quality

@BiggestBirdonMars

Ай бұрын

You mentioned 5 players and none of them can replace gundogan or can even play the role, alvarez tried to put alvarez in that gundogan role and it didn't work He tried to replace mahrez with foden on the right but foden isnt an out and out winger And those two are almost irreplaceable

yes myself a 16 year old arsenal fan am well aware of this Manchester city domination.

It hurts to say this as a United fan, but yes, Phil Foden us really really really good.

been saying this a long time. Exceptional footballer. I'm not sure why the hate? chav hate?

@Rip889

29 күн бұрын

hate happens when acceding towards the top, don't ever forget this......

As a 33 YO City fan who has seen us at utter shite live... this is a very very good video and I appreciate your videos.

Dont sleep on rico. Wherever he goes he will Definitely take the center midfielder position

To see how good a player is you have to watch them at a football ground. I saw Phil foden last season away to notts forest and he was head and shoulders above everyone else.

Best video about Foden for a long long time

i would argue that man city don’t have a “stupid amount of depth” but rather the players they do have just are rly good quality and able to fill the injured’s shoes. city have one of the smallest squads ITL

3 videos in the span of a week? Christmas came early

Hendeson, Mount and Phillips to start for England !

You’re not wrong. Especially about England. Henderson will be starting. I dream of the day we’d have a manager who could be more attacking. We’re going to waste these players with Southgate as manager.

He's in exceptional form but there's definitely several players in the league who you can make the case are better than Foden, although he certainly belongs in that debate by this point Rodri could very well become one of the best defensive midfielders of all time. Van Dijk is more or less back to his pre injury best. De Bruyne is still De Bruyne even if he missed half the season. Salah isn't as exciting as he once was but he's still insanely consistent and his already underrated playmaking ability has gone up another level. Saliba and Gabriel have been world class defensively. Mac Allister and Rice have completely transformed their respective teams. There's other examples out there as well but all of those players have a very strong case going for them

Gut Video Mike e video about we is better ramos ar Madini❤

I swear he does so well to anticipate the rebound from the initial shots by the attackers he supports

Strength in depth but they still miss one player who gave them the balance which makes great teams, Ilkay Gundogan. Players like this are very difficult to replace.

Foden Mcatee Hardwood belis Rico Sancho Morgan Rogers The doyle brothers And many more english talents "We are building a structure for the future not a team of all stars" PEP and Txikhi Khaldoon started this after the era of stars ended

Liverpool have been missing half their team this season and besides flushing the EL down the toilet tonight, they are doing pretty well.

@footballiconic needs a FPL mini league