Under Pep Guardiola’s management since 2016, four Manchester City players have achieved over 100 goal contributions (goals and assists combined) in the Premier League. Here’s a detailed look at their performances:
Kevin De Bruyne
- Total Contributions: 171 in 251 appearances
- Goals: 63
- Assists: 108
- Highlights:
- Reached 100 Premier League assists faster than any other player, achieving this milestone in 237 games.
- Won the Premier League’s Playmaker of the Season award three times, the only player to do so multiple times.
- Recorded 20 assists in the 2019/20 season, tying Thierry Henry’s single-season record from 2002/03.
- Became the first midfielder since Colin Bell to score 100 goals for Manchester City in April 2024.
Raheem Sterling
- Total Contributions: 125 in 194 appearances
- Goals: 85
- Assists: 40
- Highlights:
- Significantly improved his goal-scoring under Guardiola, with a peak of 20 goals in the 2019/20 season.
- Contributed 18 goals and 11 assists in the 2017/18 season, playing a crucial role in Manchester City’s record-breaking campaign.
Sergio Agüero
- Total Contributions: 103 in 125 appearances
- Goals: 82
- Assists: 21
- Highlights:
- Maintained his status as a top striker during Guardiola’s early tenure, scoring 78 goals over four seasons.
- Provided a season-high of seven assists in the 2018/19 campaign.
Erling Haaland
- Total Contributions: 100 in 94 appearances
- Goals: 84
- Assists: 16
- Highlights:
- Achieved 100 Premier League goal contributions faster than any other player, surpassing Alan Shearer’s previous record of 100 games.
- Set a new record for most goals in a single Premier League season with 36 in 2022/23.
- Won two consecutive Golden Boot awards.
- Signed a 10-year contract extension in January 2025, committing to Manchester City until 2034.
These players have been instrumental in Manchester City’s success under Guardiola, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive strength and numerous titles.
