Man City boot profile 2018/19

Ederson wears Nike Phantom VSN

Ederson has been absolutely lauded with praises this and last season, and rightly so. The Brazilian arrived at the Etihad in 2017 from Benfica, with Pep bringing him in specifically for his play-out-of-the-back qualities after Claudio Bravo was deemed insufficient in that quality. He settled very well and despite the odd hiccup along the way, he is widely considered as one of the best keepers in the league.  

Claudio Bravo wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Claudio Bravo wears Adidas Predator 18.1

As mentioned, Bravo is Ederson’s understudy – and a good one at that. His quality could definitely get him regular first team football elsewhere, but with him now being well into his mid-30s, perhaps he’s content with remaining at one of the best clubs in Europe.

Vincent Kompany wears Adidas Ace 16.1 Leather

Vincent Kompany wears Adidas Ace 16.1 Leather

The gold and black colours of this boot make it look like a skimpy, leopard-print speedos worn on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Still, Kompany is a true old-school centre-back who is, when fully fit, one of the best defenders around. What a shame the Belgian’s career has been hampered so perilously by injury.

Aymeric Laporte wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Aymeric Laporte wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Another one bought for his ability to play out of the back, Laporte is a valuable asset to the City squad.

Kyle Walker wear Nike Mercurial Superfly VI Elite

Kyle Walker wear Nike Mercurial Superfly VI Elite

Since his move from Spurs, Walker has been a prominent fixture in City’s lineups. His attacking style of play has made him the ideal fit for Guardiola’s philosophy.

John Stone wears Nike Hypervenom Phantom III

John Stone wears Nike Hypervenom Phantom III

Yet another defensive player who was brought in for his ability to play from defence, Stones’ transfer from Everton made a lot of headlines. City paid nearly £50m for a defender… A DEFENDER! Unbelievable. Next thing you’ll be telling us is that Romelu Lukaku is still starting for United with that hideous first touch… Oh wait he is still starting…?!

Benjamin Mendy wears Adidas X 18.1

Benjamin Mendy wears Adidas X 18.1

Full-time social media influencer, part-time footballer, Mendy career on the pitch has been hindered with injury. When fit, he’s a great player.

Nicolas Otamendi wears Nike Phantom VSN

Nicolas Otamendi Nike Phantom VSN

With a beard to rival Olivier Giroud, this Argentine has now made over 100 appearances in a City shirt.

Eliaquim Mangala wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Eliaquim Mangala wears Adidas Predator 18.1

The Frenchman signed for over £30m, but has largely been a squad player since his arrival in 2014.

Danilo wears Nike Mercurial Vapour VII Elite

Danilo wears Nike Mercurial Vapour VII Elite

Someone check this fella’s birth certificate because there’s no way this guy is 27. He’s in his mid-40s at least.

Kevin De Bruyne wears Nike Phantom VSN

Kevin De Bruyne wears Nike Phantom VSN

KDB is one of the best footballers around, no question. Again, he’s suffered with injuries, but his ability to walk into any game and boss things from the middle is remarkable. If he was tanned, had striking black hair and was called Fernando, we’re sure he’d be an even bigger name in this game. But a pale ginger guy called Kevin just doesn’t quite have the marketability of the Neymars and Cristiano Ronaldos of this world (no offence Kev!).

These Nike VSNs give him that extra little bit of flair and showbiz. They are a boot for the playmakers, so they work with KDB as one, making him the dictator in the middle of the park.

David Silva wears Puma One 1

David Silva wears Puma One 1

Another playmaker who’s excellent at his job is the little Spaniard David Silva. As mentioned, he recently switched over from Adidas to represent Puma, and judging by his form, it seems to have done him well.

Raheem Sterling wears Nike Hypervenom Phantom III

Raheem Sterling wears Nike Hypervenom Phantom III

Either Sterling is straight out of Hogwarts or he just really can’t be bothered to play for England, because this man has the unique and bizarre ability to play like one of the world’s best for City, and then look like an alcoholic in heels for England. The most telling thing he has done for his country is spark mad celebration by hitting the side-netting in England’s opening game of the 2014 World Cup with that shot against Italy.

But we don’t want to be too harsh on the forward, the press have already slaughtered him enough for tattoos, form and anything else they can comment on. But don’t worry Raheem, we have your back. Ignore what they say, keep playing your football and maybe decide to turn up for a game or two for England. Cheers.

Bernardo Silva wears Adidas Nemeziz 18+

Bernardo Silva wears Adidas Nemeziz 18+

Hang on, haven’t City already got a couple of playmakers? Oh well, here’s another. Silva was part of that famous Monaco team that won Ligue 1 in 2017. He’s been an instrumental figure during Pep Guardiola’s reign.

Fernandinho wears Nike Phantom VSN

Fernandinho wears Nike Phantom VSN

Shame on you Fernandino. A defensive-midfield powerhouse such as yourself has no place in this game wearing boots this stylish. You should be on the black Umbros my man!

Phil Foden wears Nike Hypervenom Phantom III DF

Phil Foden wears Nike Hypervenom Phantom III DF

Amidst the wealth of money and endless superstars at the Etihad, it’s very impressive that such a young player can make it to the first team. Foden clearly has a bright future ahead of him for both club and country.

Ilkay Gundogan wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Ilkay Gundogan wears Adidas Predator 18.1

He was Pep’s first City signing, but injury has meant the German hasn’t featured frequently.

Fabian Delph wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Fabian Delph wears Adidas Predator 18.1

Another one of the Predator Squad, Delph is a peculiar player. After absolutely snaking Aston Villa, he moved to City as a relatively low-key player compared to their recent history of illustrious signings. But over the past couple of seasons, he’s smashed it at City. Fair play to him.

Oleksandr Zinchenko wears Nike Mercurial Vapour XII Elite   

Oleksandr Zinchenko wears Nike Mercurial Vapour XII Elite

He’s like a young, Ukrainian Kevin De Bruyne… but not as skilful, not as good at shooting, passing or dribbling, and will probably be lucky to have half the career KDB has had. Basically, he looks a bit like KDB.

Sergio Aguero wears Puma One 1

Sergio Aguero wears Puma One 1

Aguero hasn’t bowed to social and commercial pressure. He hasn’t taken the easy, and perhaps even the more lucrative, way out and signed with Nike or Adidas. No matter how much money they throw at him, no matter how many penthouse suites in Cuba or personal servants they offer him, he tells them NO. I want to stay loyal and remain with Puma.

We’re not sure if Puma offered him those things, nor are we sure Serge is particularly that loyal to the brand, but we needed a narrative for this paragraph so let us off.

Gabriel Jesus wear Adidas X 18+

Gabriel Jesus wear Adidas X 18+

We refuse to make a pun about Jesus, God or religion, we just aren’t going to do it. Every time, every single damn time, this Brazilian scores a goal, every headline the next day is ‘Jesus saves…’ or some other horrendous pun that some muppet is actually getting paid to write. We love a bad pun now and again, trust me we have hundreds. But when the same, unoriginal dribble is written again and again, that is where we draw the line. This youngster is a great player, but each goal he scores makes me wince at the thought of the headlines the next day.

Rant over. Next.

Riyad Mahrez wears Nike Phantom VSN

Riyad Mahrez wears Nike Phantom VSN

Mahrez is another VSN wearer in this City team. He came from that famous Leicester league-winning side and hasn’t done too badly in Manchester. The enhancement in dribbling that the VSNs bring undoubtedly help his game.

Leroy Sane wears Nike Mercurial Vapour XII Elite

Leroy Sane wears Nike Mercurial Vapour XII Elite

Sane’s omission from the Germany World Cup squad was sure to be a killer blow, but the young man has recovered well and is prospering at City.