Tiger Poker 031 March Since Manchester City was acquired by an Arab consortium from the Middle East in 2008, it has gradually become one of the world's top football clubs. During this period, City won 13 titles, including two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields and four Premier League titles. So far this season, City are at the top of the league table and have reached the Carabao Cup final, and the number of titles looks promising to increase.
Mansour has injected a steady stream of money into Manchester City, since 2008, Manchester City has often spent money in the transfer market, this article for everyone to take stock of the top ten stars signed in the Mansour era.
Ps: Note that Kompany and Sabaleta were already in the team before Mansour took over.
10. Bernardo Silva, appearances: 191, goals: 35
Bernardo Silva was signed from Monaco by Manchester City for £43m in 2017 and his debut season at Manchester City has not been smooth (Silva has only made four Premier League appearances before Christmas that season), but so far he has played in 89 Premier League games, with 21 goals, 23 assists and a Player of the Year award. Guardiola commented on him: "He is a fighter, one of the best players in the world. ”
9. Tevez, appearances: 148, goals: 73
As a star who has played for Manchester City, Tevez's transfer was criticized by Manchester United fans, and even Manchester City fans at that time did not buy it. Subsequently, Tevez helped Manchester City win the FA Cup and league titles, where he had phenomenal performances.
8. Kyle Walker, appearances: 174, goals: 5
Walker has proven himself to be one of England's best right-backs since his time at Tottenham Hotspur, where he has a good performance under Guardiola and is an important player in City's backline.
7. Edson, appearances: 180, goals: 0
Ederson was signed by Manchester City from Benfica in 2017, and he has kept 91 clean sheets in 180 games, and the Brazilian goalkeeper has superb passing footwork.
6. Sterling, appearances: 281, goals: 113
Before coming to Manchester City, Sterling was already considered one of the best wingers, having scored more than 20 goals in all competitions for three consecutive seasons, and this season he has scored 13 goals in 38 appearances.
5. Fernandinho, appearances: 340, goals: 24
The combination of Brazilians and Yaya Toure in midfield played an important role in the season when Pellegrini led the team to the league title, and Fernandinho transformed into a central defender in the 19/20 season, and he proved to remain an indispensable member of the team.
4. Yaya Toure, appearances: 316, goals: 79
Frankly, Yaya Toure was a shining star of the Mansour era, and he was really strong. Over the past decade, Toure has been the closest player to Patrick Vieira, who is a defender in Barcelona and has become unstoppable since coming to Manchester City, scoring 20 league goals as a midfielder. He is arguably one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history.
3. De Bruyne, appearances: 253, goals: 64
De Bruyne is a creative genius who started his career at Chelsea before starting his career in the Bundesliga before returning to the Premier League in 2015 when he joined Manchester City for a record £55 million.
He has a very insightful passing skill, coupled with a good ability to score on goal, and frequently produces goals. De Bruyne has been a prominent player in the squad over the past few seasons and is considered one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
2. Aguero, appearances: 384, goals: 257
Aguero has been incredibly efficient at Manchester City and the Argentine might have been better off if it weren't for injuries. Over the years, no matter which coach is in office, Aguero seems to have never stopped scoring, he is the premier goalscorer in the club's history, and the game that killed queen park rangers in 2011/12 should be remembered by Manchester City fans forever.
However, Aguero's days at the Etihad Stadium will come to an end, with the Argentine striker announcing a few days ago that he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season.
1. David Silva, appearances: 436, goals: 77
Unlike Toure, De Bruyne and Aguero, David Silva is more of a commander, his assists are always impressive, and he is the most talented midfielder in the Premier League. Although other players outperform Silva in terms of goals and assists, Silva's magic on the pitch has always amazed City fans. Almost no manchester City's supporters would dislike the Spanish midfield magician, who is currently playing for Real Sociedad and has returned to his hometown.
(Editor: Yao Fan)