Manchester City find themselves in unfamiliar territory—trophyless and battling just to secure a Champions League spot.
Despite a star-studded squad and the tactical acumen of Pep Guardiola, inconsistency, injuries, and dips in form have plagued the campaign. Yet, even in a disappointing season by their high standards, a handful of players have managed to shine through with individual brilliance and resilience.
In this article, we rank the top 10 Manchester City players of the season, recognizing those who stood out amid a challenging
10. Rúben Dias – 26 tackles, 26 interceptions, 0 errors leading to goal
Dias remained a rock at the back all season, consistently reliable in duels and positioning. His error-free campaign speaks volumes of his discipline and defensive awareness.
9. Omar Marmoush – 8 goals, 1 assist, 8 big chances created
Arriving from Frankfurt in January, Normoush hit the ground running. He slotted into City’s attack seamlessly, delivering goals and creativity in a short span.
8. Matheus Nunes – 4 goals, 10 assists, 50 tackles, 15 big chances created
Nunes came into his own this season, offering balance in midfield with attacking spark and strong defensive numbers. His improvement has been key for City’s engine room.
7. Bernardo Silva – 5 goals, 4 assists, 71 key passes, 10 big chances created
Silva once again proved his class with constant involvement in City’s build-up and creativity. His consistency in midfield remains unmatched.
6. Mateo Kovačić – 7 goals, 3 assists, 80 tackles, 40 key passes
Kovačić brought both bite and elegance to the midfield. His tackles and passing range helped City dominate the middle of the pitch across the campaign.
5. Jérémy Doku – 6 goals, 9 assists, 11 big chances created, 128 successful dribbles
Doku tormented defenders all season with his flair and explosiveness. His dribbling numbers put him among the elite wingers in the league.
4. Kevin De Bruyne – 6 goals, 8 assists, 20 big chances created, 19 successful dribbles
Despite injury spells, De Bruyne showed his class with decisive contributions. The legend confirmed his departure at the end of the season after another influential campaign.
3. Savinho – 2 goals, 10 assists, 17 big chances created, 86 successful dribbles
In his debut season, Savinho lit up the flanks with flair and vision. His creativity and confidence on the ball have made him one of Europe’s standout young attackers.
2. Joško Gvardiol – 6 goals, 1 assist, 75 tackles, 31 successful dribbles
Gvardiol evolved into a dominant left-back, blending aggression with technique. He consistently stepped up when the team needed defensive assurance and attacking support.
1. Erling Haaland – 30 goals, 4 assists, 6 big chances created, 16 successful dribbles
Haaland finished the season as City’s top scorer once again. His ruthless finishing kept City’s title hopes alive and reaffirmed his status as one of the world’s best.
