Why does Phil Foden wear number 47? The Manchester City star rejected Sergio Agüero's shirt to continue with unusual digits
Phil Foden has cemented his place as Manchester City's main man this season, but he still wears an unconventional number.
He City The midfielder has been hailed as Premier League Champions Player of the Year. after dazzling with his already iconic number 47.
Attacking midfielders like Foden Traditionally they wear the ten shirt.
However, Jack Grealish claimed those digits when he exchanged Aston Villa for Man City in summer 2021.
Why does Foden wear the number 47?
47 was Foden's first shirt number at City and he has worn it since his debut for the Citizens in 2017.
And the reason he held on to the shirt is incredibly touching and moving.
Foden's late grandfather Ronnie passed away when he was just 47, and the England international wears his shirt as a constant tribute to his grandfather.
Ronnie was a huge City fan all his life and would no doubt be very proud of his grandson's achievements, considering he is only 22 years old.
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However, Foden has had the opportunity to change shirts but decided not to.
Once it was announced that Sergio Aguero He would leave the Etihad in 2021, the Argentine offered his number ten shirt to the local star.
But Foden rejected it because he wanted people to remember the number 47.
Speaking about Aguero's offer in 2022, he said: “I thought about it.
“The ten shirt is a very big number in the club, but I like 47.
“I would like to create my own legacy and maintain that number.”
