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Matthew Pennington career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
BradfordBradford
31
2369
0
2
FA CupFA Cup
1
90
0
0
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
2
101
0
0
League OneLeague One
28
2178
0
2
24/25
BlackpoolBlackpool
24
1879
0
2
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
3
270
0
2
League OneLeague One
21
1609
0
0
23/24
BlackpoolBlackpool
35
3050
0
2
League OneLeague One
35
3050
0
2
22/23
ShrewsburyShrewsbury
37
3110
2
4
League OneLeague One
37
3110
2
4
21/22
ShrewsburyShrewsbury
45
4050
0
3
League OneLeague One
45
4050
0
3
20/21
ShrewsburyShrewsbury
19
1605
1
2
League OneLeague One
19
1605
1
2
19/20
HullHull
14
1105
0
0
ChampionshipChampionship
14
1105
0
0
18/19
IpswichIpswich
30
2697
0
1
ChampionshipChampionship
30
2697
0
1
17/18
LeedsLeeds
24
1529
0
0
ChampionshipChampionship
24
1529
0
0
16/17
EvertonEverton
3
180
0
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
3
180
0
1
15/16
EvertonEverton
5
343
0
0
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
1
45
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
4
298
0
0
15/16
WalsallWalsall
5
450
0
0
League OneLeague One
5
450
0
0
14/15
CoventryCoventry
24
2115
1
0
League OneLeague One
24
2115
1
0

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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.