Manchester City will start their campaign by playing against Wydad Casablanca on 18th June, and the venue for the game is Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. After making a few signings in the special transfer window, let us see who will be Manchester City’s key players in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
They are in Group G along with Juventus, Al Ain, and Wydad Casablanca. Manchester is the favourite to top the group. After a trophyless season, they will want to give it all in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Manchester City’s key players in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
After signing players such as Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders, Pep has a variety of players to make his starting eleven. Let us have a look at the top five key players for Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Erling Haaland
This season, Haaland has scored more than 30 goals for his team in all competitions. He also signed the longest contract in football with Manchester City, which makes him stay at the club till 2035.
Erling is a goal machine, and with his physicality and aerial presence, it’s hard for the defender to mark him. He can surely be one of the top scorers in the tournament.
Rodri
After suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal in the league game, Rodri is finally back in the team after a year. His team has struggled a lot without him.
As Kevin De Bruyne has left the club, he will have to take charge of the midfield and help the youngsters to understand the pace of the game. He will have a new partner in the midfield, Tijjani Reijnders.
Josko Gvardiol
The Croatian defender has shown his versatility by playing in multiple positions. In 2024-2025, Josko Gvardiol was the best player for City, as he delivered in almost every game.
He was also awarded Man City’s Player of the Season 2024–25. Gvardiol is very strong in winning aerial duels and can drive the ball ahead with his pace.
Tijjani Reijnders
Reijnders, the new Manchester City signing, will get his debut in the FIFA Club World Cup. The former AC Milan midfielder has shown this season what his capabilities are for both his club and country.
For his excellence, Tijjani Reijnders was awarded the Best Midfielder in Serie A 2024–25. He scored nearly 15 goals and provided four assists.
Omar Marmoush
Manchester City signed Omar Marmoush in the Winter transfer window, and he has shown that he has the flair in him. He played in 14 Premier League games and scored seven goals, which also included a hat-trick. Let us see if Pep plays him with Haaland in attack, it will surely be a great watch.
Full Manchester City Squad for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Goalkeepers
Marcus Bettinelli, Ederson, and Stefan Ortega Moreno
Defenders
Josep Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nathan Ake, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Vitor Reis, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, and Rico Lewis
Midfielders
Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, Nico, Rodrigo, Ilkay Gundogan, Tijjani Reijnders, Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Claudio Echeverri, Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb, and Nico O’Reilly
Attackers
Erling Haaland, Savinho, and Omar Marmoush
