5 players you didn't know played for Manchester City 

#3 Kieran Trippier

Kieran Trippier was a part of Manchester City's academy for over a decade

Fondly remembered for his opening free-kick in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia, England right-back Kieran Tripper remarkably spent more than a decade at Manchester City in his youth.

Hailing from a family of Manchester United fans, Bury-born Tripper chose to join rivals City at the tender age of nine. He significantly progressed through the ranks at the club, signing his first professional contract in 2007 at the age of 15. In the following season, he became a regular starter in City’s youth team and played a key role in their FA Youth Cup win. To reward his performances, Trippier was included in several of the club’s pre-season tours. He most notably featured for the club in a prestigious friendly against Barcelona.

For further development, City loaned the full-back out to Barnsley and then Burnley. It was at Turf Moor that Trippier really excelled as he won their Player of the Year award in only his first season. The Clarets made his move permanent and after three impressive campaigns, Tottenham Hotspur snapped him up in a reported £3.5 million move.

Trippier was second choice to Kyle Walker during his initial seasons at the north London club but the latter’s move to Manchester City handed him a more starting role. After four seasons with Spurs, the Englishman, in a largely surprising move, joined Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2019.

Essentially, Trippier is a brilliant crosser of the ball often found linking up with Harry Kane during his Spurs days. He is defensively powerful, athletic and also possesses a significant attacking threat. Trippier’s set-pieces, however, are his biggest strength.