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#9 David Silva
David Silva, or 'Merlin' as he is fondly known in Manchester's sky-blue pubs, is arguably Manchester City's greatest ever player. The Spaniard was the grand initiation of the renaissance that took place at Manchester City in 2010. The Etihad Stadium hasn't looked back since then, and neither has David Silva.
The Spanish maestro has contributed immensely to Manchester City's success in the past decade and has put in some splendid performances. David Silva's vision and ability on the ball allows him to dictate the Manchester side's play and offer outlets for persistent attacking threats in the final third. That it is difficult to identify a single performance as David Silva's magnum opus is a testament to his brilliance.
The Spaniard took over as Manchester City's captain in his final season at the club and has announced his departure from the club at the end of the season. While Silva's plans have not been made public, his teammates at Manchester City have backed the club legend to return in a managerial role in the future.
David Silva has had the distinction of sharing the field with some of the most illustrious and tactically intelligent players to have ever played the game. The midfielder has also worked with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Vicente del Bosque, and Manuel Pellegrini, and his understanding of the tactical aspects of the game will hold him in good stead should he decide to take up a coaching role.
