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Benjamin Nygren career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
CelticCeltic
48
3160
6
19
Europa LeagueEuropa League
10
616
1
4
PremiershipPremiership
36
2379
5
15
Champions League QualificationChampions League Qualification
2
165
0
0
24/25
FC NordsjaellandFC Nordsjaelland
30
2551
2
15
SuperleagueSuperleague
30
2551
2
15
23/24
FC NordsjaellandFC Nordsjaelland
25
1177
1
11
Conference LeagueConference League
5
366
0
5
SuperleagueSuperleague
20
811
1
6
22/23
FC NordsjaellandFC Nordsjaelland
25
774
1
3
SuperleagueSuperleague
25
774
1
3
21/22
FC NordsjaellandFC Nordsjaelland
12
638
0
1
SuperleagueSuperleague
12
638
0
1
21/22
SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
17
476
1
0
EredivisieEredivisie
17
476
1
0
20/21
SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
28
1277
2
4
EredivisieEredivisie
28
1277
2
4
20/21
GenkGenk
3
84
0
0
First Division AFirst Division A
3
84
0
0
19/20
GenkGenk
2
118
0
1
First Division AFirst Division A
2
118
0
1
2019
IFK GoeteborgIFK Goeteborg
12
1026
4
4
AllsvenskanAllsvenskan
12
1026
4
4
2018
IFK GoeteborgIFK Goeteborg
3
188
0
2
AllsvenskanAllsvenskan
3
188
0
2

International career

SeasonTeam
25/26
SwedenSweden
5
316
2
1
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
5
316
2
1

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Frequently asked questions

Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.

Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.

Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.

Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.

Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.

Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.

Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.

While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.