Most goals under Guardiola: Pep Guardiola has been rated as one of the greatest managers from several football fans and experts worldwide.
The Spaniard has won every title across Europe and is widely respected by his contemporaries for his contributions towards the game.
As we celebrate the Manchester City boss’ birthday; we look at some of the top strikers he has trained under his management, who have gained success.
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— GOAL (@goal) January 18, 2023
Guardiola’s playing style involves a lot of short and quick passes, creativity at its peak coupled with thundering finishes from goal-scorers.
Without further ado, we look at the top 5 players with most goals under Guardiola’s regime across Europe.
Kevin De Bruyne
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The Manchester City creator had completed a year at the blue half before Pep began his management career at City.
It could not have been a better partnership made in heaven as Guardiola extracted the best out of De Bruyne, making him one of the PL’s most prolific all rounder players.
👏 In the top 5 leagues in Europe this season, there are three players with 10 assists: Neymar and Messi of PSG, and now De Bruyne for Manchester City. pic.twitter.com/BhhcDYSJTb
— Adam Maina ™ (@AdamMaina_) January 14, 2023
The Belgian international has scored 53 goals under Guardiola’s management and contributed to 4 EPL titles for Manchester City.
Gabriel Jesus
The Brazilian was not an automatic starter on arrival and took some time before gaining Guardiola’s confidence.
By the end of his time at City, Jesus scored 58 goals under the Spaniard’s management and was also an important cog in the club’s title success wheel.
Sergio Aguero
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The Manchester City legend was one of Guardiola’s biggest weapons in the attacking position, scoring 82 goals for the club under the Spaniard.
Sergio Aguero was nothing short of mesmerizing under Guardiola during his stay at the club and led the Man City team through many successful seasons.
Sergio’s finishing and technical brilliant made him one of Pep’s shining stars.
Raheem Sterling
One of Sterling’s biggest career positives was being a part of a Man City side under Guardiola.
Guardiola used the England player judiciously and was a key to unlocking defenses in crucial matches.
The Englishman scored 85 goals at City under Pep and was one of his most trusted players.
In his 7-season stay, he excelled at City showcasing his best in the 2019/2 season; where he struck 20 league goals.
Lionel Messi
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Often credited by Pep as the greatest player he has trained, Lionel Messi tops the list with 138 goals under Guardiola’s management.
Pep won 14 titles as Barcelona boss during his 4-year stay at the club with Messi contributing to every triumph.
Guardiola created one of Barcelona’s most devastating teams during his time and made the Catalan side an unbeatable one.
Barcelona reigned supreme under Guardiola with Messi being the focal point of the club’s success.
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The Argentine credits Guardiola for his development and sensational rise as a player at Barcelona.
FC Barcelona won a hat-trick of La Liga titles from 2008-2011 in which Messi was at his electrifying best.
