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BERNARDO SILVA Right Wing | 2017-Present Games *155. Goals *30. HONOURS Premier League 2018 & 2019 | FA Cup 2019 | League Cup 2018, 2019 & 2020 | Community Shield 2018 & 2019 There are few right wingers in world football quite like Bernardo Silva. This Portuguese player isn't exactly lightning quick, nor does he really put-up great numbers in terms of goals or assists (especially when you compare him to other City stars). Yet, Silva has proven to be a player Pep Guardiola has turned to time and time again. The former Monaco man's creativity, link-up play, versatility, and ability to read the game are all key attributes of his. And when you combine these qualities with his work rate, it is suddenly very clear why Guardiola is so fond of him. Guardiola has always stressed that while it is crucial what a team does when they are in possession, a top side must also work tirelessly off the ball and show the right attitude to immediately look to win it back. During the 2019 season, Bernardo sat top of the list for distance covered in a single Premier League game, while he also occupied second spot at the same time. But while he can play effectively in central midfield and on the left, it is on the right wing where he has proven to be most dangerous over the years. * up until the end of the 2020 season WHY ALWAYS ME? MARIO BALOTELLI Striker | 2010-13 Games 80. Goals 30. HONOURS FA Cup 2011 | Premier League 2012 RUNNING DOWN silva THE WING MANCHESTER CITY FC Balotelli has been credited with pace, flair, physical strength, technical ability, and an eye for the goal. His height, elevation and physique allowed him to excel in the air. And he was capable of scoring with his head or with either foot, from both inside or outside the penalty area. Although he normally played in a central role as a main striker, he was a versatile forward capable of playing anywhere along the front line. Due to his powerful shot, Balotelli was also a set piece specialist and is still regarded as one of the best penalty kick takers in world football. He was a true maverick who marched to his own beat. This endeared him to many, and frustrated a few managers along the way. But when he was on, there was not a more exciting player to watch. 16
alotelli ‘ I’ve depicted Bernardo in the game against Manchester United on 24 April 2019. He scored the first goal putting City on top for an eventual 2-0 win. This put the Club one point ahead of Liverpool with three games to go. It wasn’t the goal alone that was significant, but the reward for so much hard work throughout the season by Bernardo. Jamie Cooper ‘ It was obvious to me in which moment I wanted to depict Super Mario. Obviously, the pass to Agüero at 93:20 to win the title is right up there, but this moment against Manchester United just summed-up this enigmatic character so well. Here he is celebrating after he scored the first of his two goals in that famous 6-1 win. After some misleading media reports, Chappy (Les Chapman – the kit man) printed him a T-shirt in secret as a message to his critics. Jamie Cooper TEAM OF THE DECADE 17
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