OCTOBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
PHIL FODEN #47 - MIDFIELDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Phil Foden, the England midfield question and what his City role tells us Phil Foden's surely too good not to play for England - but where does he fit in?
Nets opening goal Foden scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
Impact Foden was kept very active in the attack on Wednesday, scoring the first goal of the match in the 25th minute while registering three chances created, five crosses and six shots. The attacker has now earned a goal contribution in both UCL matches this campaign after assisting in their first match against Red Star. He also contributed a season-high in shots with six while coming one short of his season-high in crosses during the match against Leipzig.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in six crosses Foden had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton.
Impact Foden delivered a season-high in crosses on Saturday, notching six despite the loss. It was his fourth game this season with three or more crosses and the third game he has registered four corners. The attacker had produced a goal contribution in the last two matches before the loss to Wolves and will try to start the streak again in Wednesday's match against Leipzig.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opener Foden scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact Foden wasted no time notching City's first goal, scoring in the seventh minute off of a Kyle Walker assist to take a 1-0 lead. This was the attacker's first goal of the season, bringing his goal contribution count to four in the Premier League. It was another decent game for the England native as he continues to fill in for the injured Kevin De Bruyne, notching one shot, a chance created, two crosses and a couple of tackles. Foden will have a starting spot locked up for now, but once De Bruyne returns he might have to fight for a routine spot in the starting XI with the likes of Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes, Julian Alvarez and Mateo Kovacic all making waves in the starting lineup this season.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden hammers Man City 1-0 in front of Nottingham Forest | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Assist against Red Star Foden assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Red Star Belgrade.
Impact Foden was very active in his 83 minutes of play, notching two crosses, three chances created and five shots to go along with his assist in the win. He bagged his assist in the 73rd minute after finding Rodri on the edge of the box for the third goal of the game. Foden has done well filling in for Kevin De Bruyne while he is out injured and may be crafting himself a spot in the midfield even though manager Pep Guardiola prefers him on the wing.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • SKY.COM
Supplies assist in win Foden assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Fulham.
Impact Foden earned his assist against Fulham when he found Nathan Ake right before half time to bring the score to 2-1. Foden has had big shoes to fill since Kevin De Bruyne went down with an injury, but has done well to fill that spot by supplying an assist in each of City's last three matches. The English attacker should be a sure bet to always provide some type of production while in this role, already contributing seven shots, 12 chances created and eight crosses to go along with his three assists this season.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fully recovered from illness Foden has fully recovered from an illness that limited his pitch time last match, according to assistant manager Juanma.
Impact This update is just as big as any news one, as Foden is now expected to return to the starting XI after the surprise benching last match. At home against Fulham, he figures to have a massive role after producing three shots, seven chances created and four fouls drawn in his last start, the 1-0 win against Newcastle.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists winner as substitute Foden assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Sheffield United.
Impact Foden set up Rodri's winning goal in the 88th minute Saturday, his second straight match with an assist. He also created two chances and won one tackle despite coming onto the pitch in the 86th minute for Mateo Kovacic.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist versus Newcastle Foden made an assist, had three shots (one on target), created seven chances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Foden was the star of the show for City as he played in a central role and provided the assist for Julian Alvarez's goal with a brilliant pass. He also created seven chances for his teammates, showing his creativity and vision, being arguably the best player on the pitch. He'll hope to have done enough to remain in the starting XI for Aug. 27 visit to Sheffield United.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden: Manchester City 'got a great result' against Newcastle | Premier League
AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Records three shots Foden registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-0 win versus Burnley.
Impact Foden was not able to pick up a goal contribution against Burnley, but still had a great effort as he provided three shots, three crosses and two chances created in the win. Foden seemed to be all over in the attack for City, generating havoc whenever he possessed the ball despite not being given a clear chance at net. The 23-year-old's biggest weakness is the fact that every player around him is world class and he has to wait for his chance at opportunities. He should be a regular starter this season as long as he avoids injuries and will always have a good chance at a goal contribution as long as he gets his chances.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Serviceable in UCL final Foden won two of two tackles and five duels and recorded one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in 54 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Inter.
Impact Foden came in early to replace the injured Kevin De Bruyne and was fine on both ends. He ends the season with 12 goals, six assists, 55 shots (27 on target), and 52 chances created in 40 appearances (25 starts).
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in EPL finale Foden took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Brentford. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Foden was able to start and play the full 90 minutes in Sunday's Premier League finale defeat against Brighton after recovering from a knock on his leg he suffered in midweek. He'll want to remain fit and available heading into next weekend's FA Cup Final and then the Champions League Final on June 10.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Brentford Foden (leg) is in Manchester City's starting lineup for the Premier League season finale against Brentford on Sunday.
Impact Foden returns to the XI Sunday after recovering from a knock he picked up in the midweek draw with Brighton. He's lining up alongside Kalvin Phillips in midfield against Brentford.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pictured in training Foden (knock) was pictured in training Thursday ahead of Sunday's finale against Brentford.
Impact Foden only made it 51 minutes Wednesday and seems unlikely to start Sunday on a short week, given his general lack of fitness the majority of the season. There's no reason to play him if not ready and following Pep Guardiola's inconclusive press conference, that should be the consensus thought heading into Sunday's match. If Foden doesn't start, either Jack Grealish could be back in the XI or Cole Palmer could get another call.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden gives Manchester City breakthrough against Brighton | Premier League
MAY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores goal, comes off with knock Foden was subbed out of Wednesday's match against Brighton in the 51st minute after picking up a leg injury, Man City manager Pep Guardiola told The Athletic's Sam Lee after the ga...
Impact Foden was very bright in the first half of Wednesday's game and he slotted home the opener for his 11th league goal of this campaign. But he picked up a knock early in the second half and according to Guardiola, "The doctor told me it was dangerous and we didn't take a risk." Foden will be questionable heading into Sunday's season finale against Brentford.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fires four shots Foden took four off target shots, crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Chelsea.
Impact Foden was held off the scoresheet despite firing a team-high four shots on Sunday. The attacker has just two goal involvements in his past six league matches, starting half of them.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up assist as substitute Foden registered an assist against Real Madrid on Wednesday despite coming on in the 84th minute.
Impact Foden has started just two of the team's last seven contests but has continued to produce with one goal on four shots (two on target), two assists, nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners along the way. Given City's busy schedule that includes a mid-week clash with Brighton on Wednesday, Foden could be in line to make another start in that match or versus Chelsea on Sunday.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Foden's strike puts Manchester City up 3-0 over West Ham United | Premier League
MAY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores in win Foden scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus West Ham United.
Impact Foden had totaled a goal and an assist in the last three matches, all of them coming off the bench. He's missed the last five games with an illness, leaving him out of the lineup of late. The forward has already broken his career high of goals and assists for a single-season with 10 goals and five assists in 27 appearances this campaign. With his form of late, he could get the start for Saturday's clash with Leads United.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist off bench Foden subbed into Wednesday's match against Arsenal in the 87th minute, assisting a goal in the 4-1 victory.
Impact Foden made his first appearance since March 11 on Wednesday after recovering from appendicitis, and he was able to set up a stoppage-time strike from Erling Haaland for his fifth assist of the campaign. That ties his personal best mark in the competition, which he set in each of the last two seasons.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
