Personal Information
Full Name | Philip Foden |
Date of Birth | May 28, 2000 |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Height | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Role | Midfielder |
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Philip Foden: A Brief Biography
Background
Philip Walter Foden is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester City and the England Under-21 national team. He was born on 28th May, 2000 in Stockport, England.
Career
Foden joined the Manchester City academy at the age of eight in 2000 and signed his Academy scholarship in 2016. In the summer of 2017, Foden was a part of the club's pre-season tour and he impressed. On 21st November, 2017, he finally made his debut for Manchester City against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League.
For England, Foden burst onto the scene at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. He led England to glory and won the Golden Ball in the process.
Position and Playing Style
Foden plays as a central midfielder for Manchester City with his close control and dribbling his biggest assets. In addition, he is technically sound and embodies the new generation of English footballers.