Eleven players who defined Guardiola's Man City era

Guardiola’s decade at Manchester City began in 2016 and produced unprecedented success, including 19 trophies such as six Premier League titles and the Champions League. His possession-based approach repeatedly broke records and reshaped how the club played. He reinvented positions and formations, identified and nurtured potential from the academy, and helped players reach elite levels. Several key figures left as club legends and global stars, reflecting both team achievements and individual development. Raheem Sterling joined in 2015 and under Guardiola improved his end product, scoring 131 goals in seven years and delivering multiple 20-plus goal seasons. Ilkay Gundogan, Guardiola’s first City signing in 2016, became a central midfield presence known for composure, balance, and precision.

"After a decade of unprecedented success, Pep Guardiola is about to bid farewell to Manchester City. Since arriving in 2016, the Catalan has turned the club into a footballing superpower, winning 19 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. While records have continuously tumbled in the face of his ruthless, possession-based style, it is his shaping of some of the best footballers in the world that leaves an indelible mark."

"From reinventing positions and formations, spotting potential in the academy, to cultivating a Ballon d'Or winner, Guardiola has made careers. Many who starred during his tenure have departed not only as club legends but global stars. Here, BBC Sport compiles a list of 11 players who defined Guardiola's decade in charge."

"Raheem Sterling joined Manchester City from Liverpool in the summer of 2015 in a 49m deal - a record fee for an English player at the time. He arrived as a gifted winger but questions remained over his end product and goalscoring ability. Under Guardiola he matured, repaying his manager's faith with 131 goals during his seven-year stint at the Etihad, scoring 20-plus goals in three consecutive campaigns."

"Ilkay Gundogan was Pep Guardiola's first signing as Manchester City manager, joining from German club Borussia Dortmund in 2016. The midfielder quickly became a pivotal player during his seven seasons in Manchester, bringing composure, balance and precision to the heart of midfield. The ultimate unsung hero."

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