Ranking Manchester City’s 10 Brightest Youth Prospects

One of the many reasons Manchester City identified Pep Guardiola as their next manager is his track record on youth development.

The Spaniard, who was given an opportunity as a manager when he was young and untested, has faith in young players. If he sees within them the kind of attributes he feels he can develop, they will get chances to train and play with the first team.

City opened their £150 million youth development facility, the City Football Academy (CFA), back in December 2014, and it represents a clear statement of their intent. It boasts an incredible attention to detail.

Brian Marwood, who oversaw its creation, travelled the world to study similar facilities to gather ideas and inspiration. What he has delivered is remarkable, with the entire club—everything from the media team and marketing team through to the coaching staff and players—now based at the CFA. It’s changed the way they all work and the direction the club is travelling in.

No other side in English football is investing in young players as intensely as City, who clearly have an ambition to produce their own …

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