Philip Walter Foden (born 28 May 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. A product of the Manchester City academy, he is widely cited as the most technically gifted English player of his generation. Foden's low center of gravity, first touch, and ability to glide past defenders earned him the nickname "The Stockport Iniesta." In the 2023-24 season, Foden reached new heights, scoring 27 goals in all competitions and winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award as he guided City to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title. By 2026, playing alongside Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, he had evolved into the primary creative force for his club. Internationally, he was a key starter for England in their run to the Euro 2024 final, though debates about his best position (No. 10 vs. winger) continued to dominate tactical discussions.