Lionel Messi's statement about Man City prodigy Phil Foden proves right with these stats

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has claimed that Man City midfielder Phil Foden is one of players to look out for in future. 19-year-old Phil Foden is held in high regard by Man City boss Pep Guardiola and w Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Englishman. stats on Phil Foden back up fact that Lionel Messi may have made right choice.

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Lionel Messi picks Man City star in top 15 youth players 

Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was asked to pick his 15 "youth on rise" players for Topps Champions League cards. Widely regarded as best player in world, Lionel Messi's picks included four English players including Man City star Phil Foden. Man City winger was listed in bracket by Lionel Messi alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie De Jong, and former Man City attacker Jadon Sancho, who is currently at Borussia Dortmund. However, Lionel Messi sent a mess for Man City starlet Foden, claiming that he will do amazing things with his talent.

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Man City star Phil Foden's stats:

Despite being just 19 years of , Phil Foden has been tipped for stardom due to his potential. Although comparing Foden with Barcelona's serial winner Lionel Messi appears to be unfair and unrealistic, youngster is already chasing down Messi's Champions League stats. Playing less than a half of Messi’s Champions League minutes this campaign, Foden has scored as many goals (two) and tched up two assists as well in comparison to Messi's three.

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Phil Foden future bright under Pep Guardiola

Man City boss Pep Guardiola entrusted Foden in Champions League clash against Atalanta earlier this season and grabbed an assist at a crucial juncture of game. Pep Guardiola also started Foden in League Cup final against Aston Villa and youngster did t disappoint as Man City ran out 2-1 winners. Although Foden was called up by England manr Gareth Southgate, opportunity to make his senior-team appearance for country was put off due to coronavirus outbreak. 

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