Manchester City F.C.
"We’re talking about one of the best sides in the world. For me, the best side I’ve seen in the Premier League." - Jamie Redknapp, former professional and Sky Sports Pundit
A Brief History
Manchester City was founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton) before changing its name in 1894. The club won its first league title in 1937 and collected several trophies over the years. However, it wasn’t until new ownership and big investments in 2008 that City became one of the top teams in English and European soccer. Throughout the years.
Modern History
Since the 2008 takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group, Manchester City has transformed into one of the world’s top football clubs thanks to massive investments in players and facilities. Key managers like Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini, and especially Pep Guardiola have been crucial in shaping the team’s modern success. Under Guardiola, City have won multiple Premier League titles and won their first UEFA Champions League in 2023. Players like Sergio Agüero, Kevin De Bruyne, and Rodri have played major roles in this era of dominance. This period has firmly established Manchester City as a global football powerhouse.
Leading Goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Years at City | Goals (all competitions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Agüero | Argentina | 2011–2021 | 260 |
| 2 | Eric Brook | England | 1927–1940 | 177 |
| 3 | Tommy Johnson | England | 1920–1930 | 166 |
| 4 | Colin Bell | England | 1966–1979 | 153 |
| 5 | Joe Hayes | England | 1953–1965 | 152 |
Trophies
- 9 Premier League/English First Division Titles
1936-37, 1967,68, 2011,12, 2013-14, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 - 7 FA Cup Titles
1903-04, 1933-34, 1955-56, 1968-69, 2010-11, 2018-19, 2022-23 - 8 EFL/Football League Cups
1969–70, 1975–76, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21 - 6 FA Community Shields
1937, 1968, 1972, 2012, 2018, 2019 - 1 UEFA Champions League
2022-23 - 1 UEFA Cup Winner's Cup
1969-70 - 1 UEFA Super Cup
2023
