In the glorious history of “Manchester City,” numerous footballers have left a bright mark by scoring crucial goals and contributing to the club’s success. From academy graduates to global superstars, all of them rightfully inscribed their names in the annals of the “Citizens” thanks to their high goal-scoring performance. In the current season, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden shine in the lineup of the “Citizens,” while the team strives for another championship. The bookmaker Mostbet offers a good odds for Guardiola’s team to win the championship. Want to place a bet? Read the Mostbet BD review. Meanwhile, let’s look at the TOP-10 scorers of “City” in their entire history.
Sergio Agüero (260 goals)
The undisputed sniper king of the “Citizens.” The Argentine joined “City” in 2011 and immediately made an impact, scoring 30 goals in his debut season. It was his legendary goal in the final seconds that brought the team its first championship in 44 years in 2012. “Kun” has numerous remarkable achievements and records with the “Citizens,” and his friendship with Lionel Messi has been passed on to the new generation—Agüero’s son, Benjamin, is the godson of the Argentine star.
Raheem Sterling (131 goals)
One of the standout attacking players of “Manchester City” in recent years. The Englishman was lured from “Liverpool” in 2015 for £49 million. In seven seasons in the sky-blue jersey, Sterling became a Premier League champion four times, and in the 2019/20 season, he reached the peak of his goal-scoring with 21 goals. The former “Citizens” winger, now with “Chelsea,” continues his quest for goals.
Shaun Goater (99 goals)
A legend of the “Guardiola era” at the club. The only one in the top 10 scorers who never played under the management of Pep Guardiola. The forward from Bermuda first donned the “City” shirt in 1998 and quickly became a fan favorite, leading the team through challenging times. Thanks to Goater’s 99 goals, the “Citizens” returned to the Premier League after a two-year absence. He was the captain and leading scorer of the club for six seasons.
Kevin De Bruyne (98 goals)
A versatile midfielder, the brain and heart of the attacking machine of “Manchester City.” The Belgian has been playing for the “Citizens” since 2015, serving as a key link between the team’s core and the attack. De Bruyne orchestrates attacks perfectly, delivering intricate passes to teammates, while also regularly finding the back of the net himself. The captain of “City” has more than 160 goal assists to his name.
Gabriel Jesus (95 goals)
A Brazilian talent who became a revelation for the “Citizens” in Europe. “Man City” spotted the promising forward in “Palmeiras” and invited him in 2017. In his first season, the 20-year-old Brazilian scored 7 goals in 11 Premier League matches, helping the team secure the championship title. In six remarkable years with the “Citizens,” Jesus scored 95 goals before moving to “Arsenal” in 2022.
Erling Haaland (81 goals)
The new superstar of “Manchester City” and global football. The Norwegian striker burst into the “Citizens” in 2022, scoring 81 goals in just one season, including a new Premier League record of 36 accurate shots. Truly intimidating goal-scoring prowess allows the “Terminator” to score on average every 87 minutes of playing time. If the Norwegian maintains such rapid pace, he will easily top the list of the club’s all-time best snipers.
Yaya Touré (79 goals)
The colorful Ivorian, who became one of the leaders of the championship-winning “City” squad in 2012. Touré joined the club from “Barcelona,” thinking he would end up at “Manchester United.” Starting as an attacking midfielder, Touré gradually transformed into a “midfield anchor,” often conflicting with Guardiola due to his strong character but always remaining a crucial part of the team.
Riyad Mahrez (78 goals)
One of the most expensive transfer acquisitions for “City.” In 2018, the Algerian winger moved to “Etihad” from “Leicester” for £60 million, becoming the record acquisition among Africans at that time. Mahrez’s most prolific season in Manchester was 2021/22, where he scored 24 goals in 47 matches.
Phil Foden (78 goals)
An academy product of the “Citizens” and one of the main discoveries of the team in the 21st century. At 23, the midfielder is already in the top 10 goal scorers in the club’s history. The young talent debuted for the first team in 2017 and has consistently disappointed opponents with his goals, playing in various positions from winger to defender. Guardiola highly values Foden’s versatility and talent.
David Silva (77 goals)
The legendary Spaniard, whose name is closely tied to the renaissance of “Manchester City” in the 2010s. The midfielder joined the club in 2010 and soon became one of the first heroes of the “Citizens'” golden era, winning the team its first championship in many years in 2012. Silva was considered a master not only of goals but also of cutting passes, contributing 140 goal assists.
