Premier League Superstars Shine Bright in Top 10 Rankings for 2024: A Look at the Elite Talent Dominating English Football”
Manchester City: Four of their star players, including Kevin De Bruyne, were ranked among the top 10 best players in the Premier League. This recognition highlights the continued dominance of Pep Guardiola’s squad. Since taking over in 2016, Guardiola has led City to extraordinary success, backed by a roster considered among the best in the world.
While Guardiola’s strategies are often credited for Manchester City’s achievements, the club’s ability to attract top talent has been equally vital. With Txiki Begiristain set to leave at the end of the 2024–2025 season, the focus shifts to Hugo Viana, who was recently confirmed as Begiristain’s replacement, to maintain City’s strong recruitment standards.
This season, the club’s ambitions are as high as ever, with the aim of competing for multiple titles. Erling Haaland, Rodri, and De Bruyne were named among the top 10 players globally, reflecting their importance to City’s pursuit of silverware. Guardiola will expect his squad to deliver their best as they face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, and formidable European clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan.
In FourFourTwo’s list of the world’s top 20 players, four Manchester City stars made the cut: Haaland (ranked 2nd), Rodri (5th), De Bruyne (10th), and Phil Foden (17th). While City’s performance this season remains in focus, their individual accolades further solidify their place among football’s elite.
Haaland, hailed as a “force of nature,” has drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his off-field focus, while Rodri’s irreplaceable presence in City’s midfield has sparked talks of him deserving a Ballon d’Or after helping Spain win the European Championship. De Bruyne, revered as a “Premier League legend,” is highly respected by teammates, with Rodri even calling him the “greatest of all time.” Foden, too, has earned praise, with Virgil van Dijk describing him as an “unbelievable player.”
Despite being ranked behind players like Mohamed Salah and William Saliba in the Premier League, stars like De Bruyne and Foden are expected to aim for higher rankings in the future. Other top Premier League players mentioned in the list include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson Becker, showing the depth of talent in the league.
Manchester City’s roster, featuring some of the finest players in the world, remains a force to be reckoned with both domestically and inter
nationally.
