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Winning in football is always difficult to achieve. However, some managers have the ability to make it look easy, using their amazing tactical brilliance and incredible understanding of the game. Pep Guardiola deserves all the praises for what he has done at Manchester City this season, transforming the club into one of the most dominant ones in Europe.
The Manchester outfit have been really impressive this season, becoming the first team to win the Premier League title with 100 points. They also won the Carling Cup as well as reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
They are one of the brightest clubs on the continent at the moment, finishing the campaign on a very successful note. They also earned a lot of plaudits for their incredible displays all over Europe this season.
Therefore let us take a look at the top 5 players who contributed massively to the progress of the club during the campaign:
#5. Nicolas Otamendi
While Manchester City have received constant praises for their attacking prowess this season, the defensive contributions of players like Nicolas Otamendi cannot be overlooked. In fact, the defender contributed heavily towards the success of the club during the campaign, providing the necessary support from the back.
The Argentine has been really impressive this season, consistently producing rock-solid performances and amazing displays. He recorded 13 blocks, 75 tackles and 66 interceptions in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League during the campaign.
Though a central-back, Otamendi has shown his ability to put the ball into the back of the net this season, getting forward into offensive positions and scoring amazing headers at the vital moments. He scored 5 goals for the Citizens this term.
All stats via whoscored.com
#4. Leroy Sane
One of the brightest youngsters in the world at the moment, Leroy Sane has taken his game to a new height under Pep Guardiola this season. The German has been one of the regular players in the Manchester City squad this term, with 47 appearances in all competitions.
He has been tearing opposition defenses apart with his incredible talent, combining his amazing pace and fantastic dribbling skills to mesmerize on the left flank. Creating clear-cut chances and scoring amazing goals, the winger has played vital roles in City's development this season.
He bagged 10 goals and 15 assists in the Premier League, as well as 3 goals in the Carling Cup and 2 assists in the UEFA Champions League. He also recorded 75 shots, 1385 passes and 115 dribbles to his name in both the English top flight and the European tournament this season.
All stats via whoscored.com
#3. Sergio Aguero
Manchester City have many brilliant players in their squad this season, but Sergio Aguero deserves to be singled out for recognition due to the massive roles he played in the success of the club during the campaign. The Argentine enjoyed another stellar season, scoring plenty of goals and leading the team to glory.
The striker bagged an amazing 21 goals and 6 assists to help the Manchester club to the Premier League title. He recorded 4 goals and 1 assist to his name in the UEFA Champions League. He also has 3 goals to his name in the Carling Cup, scoring the opener as The Citizens defeated Arsenal in the final of the tournament.
Aguero has been really clinical in front of goal, converting 21% of his total 118 shots in both the Champions League and English top division. He has also been a threat from inside the box, with 92 % of his goals coming from there this season.
All stats via whoscored.com
#2. David Silva
David Silva is one of the indispensable superstars in Pep Guardiola's squad this season. Amid struggles and personal issues, the Spaniard was able to produce excellent performances for the Etihad outfit. In fact, he had a lot of wonderful impacts on City's outing during the campaign.
Controlling the midfield and dictating play, Silva had great influence on the overall performance of the team. His nice vision, decent passing and ability to penetrate any defense with his intelligent movement have been real assets to the club this season.
The midfielder bagged 10 goals and 13 assists in all competitions, leading The Citizens to claim both the Premier League title and the Carling Cup. He also recorded 2791 passes, 46 dribbles and 55 shots in both the Champions League and the English top division during the campaign
All stats via whoscored.com
#1. Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Brune is the brightest player in the Manchester City squad this season. The Belgian took his game to another dimension this term, consistently producing outstanding performances and leading his team from victory to victory during the campaign.
Holding on to the ball, distributing decent passes and organizing team play, the midfielder has played influential roles in City's development this season. He is currently the most creative player in the Premier League, with 16 assists to his name. He also has 4 assists in the UEFA Champions League as well scoring 11 goals for The Citizens in all competitions.
His performances have placed him among the elite midfielders on the continent this season. He recorded 3268 passes, 80 dribbles, and 111 shots to his name during the campaign.
All stats via whoscored.com
Memorable Mentions: Ilkay Gundogan, Bernado Silva, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker, Vincent Kompany.
