Eleven players who defined Guardiola’s Man City eraFigure caption, The games which defined Guardiola’s six league titlesByCiara FlemingBBC Sport journalistPublished25 minutes agoAfter 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.












