After a decade of unprecedented success, Pep Guardiola prepares to leave Manchester City, having transformed both the club and eleven key players into global superstars. His ruthless possession-based style delivered 19 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League, while reshaping careers across the pitch.

Raheem Sterling evolved from a £49m winger question mark into a 131-goal talisman under Guardiola, scoring 20-plus goals in three consecutive campaigns. Kevin De Bruyne transformed from a struggling Chelsea winger into arguably the Premier League's finest midfielder, amassing 164 assists and 92 goals in 381 appearances. Ilkay Gundogan captained the Treble-winning side in 2023, scoring the fastest FA Cup final goal in history.

Kyle Walker became a defensive stalwart across six Premier League triumphs, while David Silva orchestrated play for four seasons before his statue-earning legacy. Ederson revolutionized goalkeeping with his distribution, recording seven Premier League assists. Bernardo Silva provided relentless energy across 459 appearances, missing barely any games through injury.

The transformation culminated with Rodri, who struggled initially but became midfield metronome and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner. His Champions League final winner in 2023 completed the Treble before making history as the first City player to claim football's ultimate individual prize, cementing Guardiola's legacy as a career-maker.