Phil Foden is one of the best wingers to grace the game currently, having a standout season in the Premier League this year. He has always been viewed as one of the best up-and-coming players at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, but he is finally getting older now that he can play more minutes, utilize his athleticism, and showcase his incredible technical ability on his left foot to bury goals and put in incredible passes.
Similarly, Odegaard at Arsenal is one of the most highly-lauded midfielders in the world. He has great vision, uncanny technical ability, and pinpoint accurate passing that makes him an asset for any team. This year, he has had a great season with Arsenal, leading them to the top place in the Premier League with just a few games left.
So, who is better?
Phil Foden Stats in 2023-2024
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This year, Phil Foden has played in 33 matches, scored 17 goals, and provided eight assists. These are his best stats ever and showcase how he is progressing every single year into one of the most dangerous attackers in the game.
He is a clutch player in games when Manchester City needs someone to bring energy, finesse, and goals to a tense battle. Phil Foden recently scored in a game to put the visitors two goals up against Fulham, putting his team at ease and helping them cruise to a victory that sees them within mere points of first place.
Back in March, Foden had an incredible feat of scoring six goals and providing one assist in his last seven games for City in the Premier League. Talk about being in fine form – and Pep Guardiola agreed.
‘What can I say? He is the best player in the Premier League right now for the amount of things he does. Unbelievable.’
Commentators agreed with BBC Radio announcer John Murray stating that Phil Foden should start on the left of the England men’s national team if they were playing that day.
During his time at Manchester City, he has made a total of 162 appearances, scored 52 goals, and provided 26 assists. He has won the Young Player of the Season award twice and won the Premier League five times with his boyhood club.
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Martin Odegaard Stats 2023-2024
Odegaard has played in 34 matches this year for Arsenal and scored eight goals, provided eight assists, and received only two yellow cards for his defensive duties with his team. He is the playmaker for Arsenal, also providing key passes that set up easy crosses and tap-ins for the striker.
Along with over 30 appearances in the Premier League, he has featured in nine Champions League matches, two EFL Cup matches, one FA Community Shield game and one Emirates Cup match this year.
Phil Foden vs. Odegaard – Who Wins?
If we are comparing statistics in terms of goals and assists, Phil Foden comes out on top. He has finally received regular minutes under Pep Guardiola, after years of being used as a super-sub and utility player. Who knows, maybe Pep’s man management has been good for the developing player who has truly had time to shine this season.
Even though Odegaard is a real playmaker and workhorse in the midfield, we think that Foden’s goal contributions, assists, and creativity on the wing make more of an impact on the field for Manchester City.
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