Manchester City's rising star, Phil Foden, isn't just making waves on the pitch – he's making headlines off it too! The young midfielder, dubbed 'Pep's Lad' and 'Stockport Iniesta' by fans, recently showcased maturity beyond his years as he led Manchester City to Premier league victory. “I'm not one for crying in front of people. I like to be on my own, but it was a special moment." He added.

But it's not just his football skills that have been turning heads. Foden, now 23, has been on a whirlwind journey of growth since his debut at 17. Becoming a father to son Ronnie at just 19, Foden embraced the responsibilities of parenthood with open arms, dedicating his performance to his little one.

Foden revealed, “I go home and see him smiling, so there's more important things than worrying about one bad session. You look at things in a different way when you've got a kid. Honestly, I'm really enjoying it, but I find it quite difficult, always having away games and being away from him. I was there when he started crawling, but I think I was in London when he started to walk".

Yet, amidst his football triumphs and fatherly duties, Foden remains grounded. Despite splashing out £2 million on a luxury mansion for his parents, he cherishes simple pleasures like walking the neighborhood with girlfriend Rebecca and Ronnie, dribbling a ball at his feet.

And let's not forget his unexpected hobby – fishing! While his love for angling has taken a backseat to fatherhood, Foden reminisces about reeling in his first catch and the thrill it brought. “I was probably about six or seven and my dad had a fishing rod of his dad's and said we should go and try it out. I fell in love with it and we ended up going every weekend. I still remember my first catch. It wasn't very big, I was just learning, but it's the excitement of when you get one for the first time. There's a lot behind it but when I get the odd day off, I fish simple. I'm not a specialist at it but I still manage to catch. I generally love all types of sport, but I don't do any others apart from fishing." He recalled.

From the pitch to parenthood, Phil Foden's journey is one of talent, determination, and above all, family values. As he continues to make waves in football, one thing's for sure – this young star's story is only just beginning!