After winning two PFA Young Player of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022 respectively, Phil Foden took home the PFA Players’ Player of the Year accolade as well.
Foden has not only won even major honour as a part of a Manchester City’s collective but also individually.
Rodri lauded Foden after his latest triumph and made the bold claim that he could go down as England’s greatest-ever player.
The £225,000-a-week man will be hoping to have yet another similarly impressive season for his boyhood club.
As Manchester City gear up to face Ipswich Town on Saturday, the 24-year-old could be in line to start his first game of the campaign.
The Englishman set the bar for the standard of displays to expect from his last season.
Iniesta hails Foden and admits he is a “fan” of his
While only time will tell whether Foden can register 27 goal involvements (19 goals and eight assists) in the Premier League like during the previous campaign, he will be hoping to be as impactful to City’s success.
After years of being a crucial member of Pep Guardiola’s side, the six-time Premier League winner was finally handed the responsibility of becoming the team’s main man.
It’s safe to say that the midfield maestro did not buckle under the pressure and instead, the added pressure led to him taking his game to the next level.
As Foden won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award, a certain Andres Iniesta sang his praises as he sent him a special message.
The Spaniard said via PFA on X: “Hey, Phil [Foden], I just want to congratulate you on being chosen as the best player of last season in the Premier League.”
“I have to tell you that as a fan, whenever you’re on the pitch, it’s a synonym for enjoying football. So, I want to congratulate you on the incredible season you had, for all the success you are achieving and well. it’s a joy for all those of us watching to see a player like you on the field.”
“I wish you all the best and lots of luck for this season and for the future. Big hug and lots of love.”
Phil Foden should use the Andres Iniesta message as a motivational tool
Foden would undoubtedly be over the moon to be spoken about in such glowing terms by one of the greatest players in the history of the game in Iniesta.
After soaking in the moment, the Stockport-born attacker should use the Barcelona legend’s message as a motivational tool for bigger and better things.
Now that Foden is aware that mammoth figures like Iniesta are tuning in to watch him play, he must look to further improve his game.
Considering the World Cup winner has described himself as a “fan” of the Manchester City midfielder as well, he would be looking forward to seeing a player he admires elevate his game even further.
For an attacking midfielder, there cannot be many more bigger honours and motivations tools than special praise from Iniesta.
