IT'S BEEN A HELL OF A JOURNEY | In Conversation with Phil Foden

Phil Foden says he can only ever see himself playing for City.
The boyhood Blue, former Etihad ball-boy and Academy graduate revealed his dream of being a one-club player in the latest episode of the official Man City Podcast, ‘In Conversation With…’
Asked whether he’d ever considered playing anywhere else or even going out on loan when he was younger, Foden said: “No, honestly. I just always see myself as a City player.
“I always just thought if I work hard enough and I know what my ability is about, I can push in the team and over time I started getting more minutes and now I'm probably getting the most minutes I've had this year
“So yeah, I've worked really hard for it and it's thanks to the manager also for trusting me, so I have to thank the manager for that for trusting me and keeping me around.”
The Academy pin-up boy, Foden is an inspiration for the youngsters coming through the ranks.
And after watching three more graduates - Micah Hamilton, Oscar Bobb and Rico Lewis - star in  the 3-2 win over Red Star Belgrade - he says nothing makes him happier than seeing others follow in his footsteps.
“I think a dream of mine is to try and play with as many Academy players as possible in the first team,” said Foden.
“It’s so nice to see Rico and Oscar doing so well - it’s just so good to see. Rico is unbelievable for his age and so is Oscar.
“To see them doing what they're doing now, yeah, it’s so good.
“They're going to be important for us. Like I said, when injuries happen, they're always there and ready to step up.”
And Foden reckons Rico Lewis is more advanced than he was at the same age!
“How old is he -19? Yeah, it's crazy. I think he's much more alert than I was at that age. Like how aware of his surroundings and how intelligent he is.
“It's not normal to find that in an 19-year old, you know, it normally comes over time. “
“He's so intelligent on the pitch and for the manager to trust him in midfield in these big games, just shows that. “
And the City and England playmaker had similar praise for Norwegian winger Bobb.
“He's similar to me with a left foot and in that he likes to get in the pockets and turn.
“He’s an unbelievable player. Every time he's played for us now and come on he's done well as well so he's really making an impact.
“I’m really happy for him.”
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[@jazminhdz8397]

In a world where everyone loves Haaland, Mbappe and Bellingham, I will always choose Foden, our starboy who we saw grow until he established himself in the first team 🥺💙

[@chase-gy7zn]

Yeah same

[@sobiere]

Same here ❤

[@grandiosa86]

Foden is starting to deliver in every game now, that at an age of just 23, incredible.

[@Tigerheiress]

Same i love my starboy

[@moeezmalik1185]

Always>>

[@user-vl1tx4so5x]

He's one of our own Phil Foden he's one of our own 💙

[@DaGoat0fEdits-ux2uq]

PHIL FODEN HE’S ONE OF OUR OWN🩵

[@mauriziogaudinowasinnocent]

Put the word SUPER before Phil and we got ourselves a song for him at last !

[@Kwami357]

My love for Phillip Walter Foden was the first day I was him playing for England U21 ❤ 👍 😀 Happy for man city to have him. Our future legend 🙌 ❤️ Come on man city 💙 🙏 💪

[@promiseonyebuchi6867]

Phil Foden is a ninja footballer ❤ Love you 🇳🇬

[@lena.pawlxx]

Go on Phil make memories while you can you deserves it 💙💙

[@dimaltabuni4002]

My guy is so special to watch. He really grow as person and player and as a father. Much love and respect brother 🙏

[@samukelisiwemudau3553]

Our number 47 Fodendinho

[@Rodrisonfire16]

You know when Mason Mount left Chelsea for United, the first thing I thought was god if Foden were to leave us for a rival I would be absolutely shattered. Like I can’t even imagine him anywhere else🩵 (watching Gundo in Barca is pain enough🥲💔)

[@professorb3843]

Love these podcasts man, keep it up ✨✅🔥

[@alistairnewton8898]

Phil was David Silva's understudy that's one reason why he is a wonderful footballer.

[@sumitrtamrakar]

Great interview! The interviewers were fantastic and we got to get to know Phil a bit better as well. All in all, enjoyed it!

[@xaniachong8102]

FODEN!💙

[@Kwami357]

Mr. Walter 💙

[@free7816]

Super fabulous talented star boy Phil Foden 💎💙💙💙💯🔥

[@user-te8qs4jr9h]

Phil💙

[@zhie_watermelon]

Good guy your humble phil foden

[@sportment]

Manchester is Forever BLUE ❤. Man City is the best club that God has ever allowed to exist in the History and future of football and even currently now. MANCHESTER IS BLUE. FODEN aka our MESSI😊

[@1stfather753]

What a player, been backing him years Ⓜ️

[@heatpump8566]

Love nedum, great bloke. Great interview

[@knyxon8070]

Foden has that badass look, only to meet a more reserved and chilled guy

[@ericaventura4561]

our starboy 🩵

[@shahrezkhokhar754]

Foden is my favorite football player ever ⚽️💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙Phil Foden is the goat of football ⚽️⚽️💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵

[@hbbdbdnjrhdhdhd6102]

living my dream

[@BanyanaMavuso]

I'm a Man United fan but this kid Phoden and Garnacho big love to yall

[@IronicArsenal]

They’re not on the same level😂

[@savinakelly]

What a player!💙

[@findurdreamscometrue]

Rob is such a great interviewer.

[@davidnicholas8876]

The world enjoys watching you,Foden...the world loves you

[@hamzaabdullahi_47.]

An idolized hero for me 💯 phil

[@Emsy23]

He’s my favourite Footballer ever I really really want meet him and watch a Man City game ❤

[@darrenfahy7466]

Bro has matured so much he’s gotta wear that armband next season

[@patwilliams2583]

Phill foden come on lad keep the good

[@abelkaliisa7153]

What a good player he is!

[@knyxon8070]

My boy 💯

[@luzr6613]

Something he said early, makes me think he understands something really important about being an elite athlete. It was said well... maybe best... by an Australian Coach in another sport: 'The difference between the Professional and the Amateur is that the Professional is dedicated to the total eradication of error. It has nothing to do with money.' The important point in that is the drive: the 'total eradication of error' is unattainable - Stirling Moss reckoned he'd driven three perfect corners in his career - but the Professional never gives up trying to reach that goal. Maybe Phil Foden has that drive. Maybe that's why, from week to week, he looks like a better and still better Professional. Nice fellah, too - best of luck to you, Phil Foden.

[@patholmwood2030]

im so glad Phil brought up Erling when talking about players knowing how to be in the right place at the right time. I was just thinking that myself and then he said it for me 8:42

[@mbmb7889]

City legend ❤

[@karinavalesio8633]

Julián Álvarez y Foden la mejor dupla del mundo 🌎❤

[@unaeoinailishmcallister848]

Phil Foden is my favourite player and I love Ronnie Foden to

[@mwansamachaya4338]

He's one of our own!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's one of our own!!!!!!!!

[@intijoshua]

People talk a lot about the city's petrodollars and that they would be nothing without it, and if they are right, that money has always helped the construction of the city's project, which is finally giving a future in the Premier and now also the champions.... But with money you don't win everything in football, if that were the case PSG would have already won 3 champions and that's not the case... And then we have people like Phil Foden, a very talented boy who with his own path and effort he has become a total footballer, and not all the money in the world does that

[@kidcas4595]

sempre foi meu jogador do manchester city favorito💙

[@davidreed9300]

Best player on the team, as far as I can tell. Turns on the ball as good as anyone…sees the game, no matter where he plays on the pitch. Has a devastating left foot. Plays anywhere on the field, and does it like he’s been playing there his whole life. Totally unselfish with his play. Foden leaving City would leave a hole right in the middle of the formation. For me, he’s my favorite player to watch, to see what he creates next. Best wishes Phil.

[@user-kx1dy4fv1t]

I love this boy he is so 6y

[@natty200]

I really would love to see Foden spend his entire career at City and retire as a City icon.

[@patholmwood2030]

If Phil keeps up this quality he will go down as one of the best players of his generation. His ball retention, touch and ball control is just unbelievable and he can join the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Kev, Modric etc as one of the best in that number 10 role.

[@modoutouray2099]

My favourite player i love him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Chakalaka54]

bro whys phil foden skin so smooth

[@Tigerheiress]

Money

[@samueljefwa9110]

Looking for senior team uefa highlights vs red star

[@JohnMurphy-pw3sy]

WHAT a great Qeestion.... which player from the past...? Really makes you think!

[@user-gl6kz5xn5h]

たのむぞ！フォーデン！！

[@mateussilva-s]

Foden 😍 esse eo hetero top ❤ joga muito, pra frente homem 🦾🦿

[@criscolon-ig8qg]

Thanks god

[@Yankee7000]

That they had to think about who in the past could feed Foden, says it all about the state of English football in the past….

[@marcindziura6456]

Hello City. We play match when I have my birthday🎉 Manchester is blue

[@Jxsh47]

future balon dor winner

[@habibaabdirahman4379]

Foden u look handsome

[@kanevilclarke2580]

Im a Red but i rate Phil highly, that Spanish flair...

[@ColletteJohns]

foden is the goat

[@TheIkaraCult]

We've got Foden, Kane, Saka, Bellingham... this is the most talented Englang team i've ever seen.

[@maxinemayfield4900]

City's gonna have a tough season this year and I'm excited for what will happen

[@fashionlover5195]

How come?

[@maxinemayfield4900]

@@fashionlover5195 city is in no.4 position in the table and they are 6 points behind arsenal and liverpool

[@tacqo]

@@maxinemayfield4900 something like this happend last season too, and looking back...

[@morealgothanlasttime_.8474]

we're livin in *PHiLiP wALTER* era

[@bethchege7669]

Foden

[@4N2A]

Agent 47 (hitman)

[@spark556]

Starboy 🩵🩵🩵

[@anubixus]

Gundogan is Frank Lampard reincarnated fr

[@seanmcgonigle7610]

is that the best you can do

[@aaronprimeau5352]

stockport iniesta

[@slavitoshev9782]

3:30

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Alan Shearer youngan! He’d turn you into an Aguero! It would be like having Batman and Robin on City! And if somehow Haaland can be part of that trio with Debryne feeding all of them that would be the greatest team of all time! Pick your poison mate lol Debryne would be Superman and Haaland would be Thanos

[@user-nj5bq1ef1o]

Foden cam to bahrin

[@IvaneZ7Z]

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pf4️⃣7️⃣

[@hamzaabdullahi_47.]

Yooo kd

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🎩

[@sagarrpatil2488]

🥹😁💙⚽🔥🧘🏾‍♂️

[@SaymonAhmed-fm7go]

Foden is the best

[@SUB2-TypicalCity-MancunianWay]

ALL CITY FANS SHOULD HAVE A FODEN HOME JERSEY. 💙

[@WilliamK-jx6ip]

Gavi Frenkie de jong Smith Rowe Salah Saka Mbappe

[@AU-rp4fp]

🩵🙏🏾

[@Itssssmiaa2024]

Foden is me your cousin l am so proud of you and you are the best footballer and l miss you so much l want you to come over to mine next weekend is okay and you can tell me what you been doing at football can you ask your coach if you are coming to see me next weekend please l really missed you l like Jack girlish he is so sweet and handsome and geas what l am in year 11 now l am leaving next year l want you to visit me l get older I will come to your football game and clubs okay

[@khulisopascal9076]

Pep must return him to left wing so we can see him at his best just like 2021/22 & 2022/23(August-December) 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@wespicedmemes]

Man, footballers are becoming boring eh?

[@18x8ll]

😍

[@WilliamK-jx6ip]

Mbappe

[@user-uk7zl9um8i]

🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶

[@ItzJr_editzz]

4th

[@WilliamK-jx6ip]

Mudryk

[@IronicArsenal]

115

[@maxmaxie1328]

100th comment

[@Strochkin]

Best player for me!

[@erictosh6158]

Rico is slightly better than Oscar because he got defensive attributes more than Oscar that’s it but both talented very

[@maxmaxie1328]

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