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10 Manchester City academy stars to watch out for

By Joel Draba-Mann

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 15: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and Stephen Kingsley of Swanseae City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 15: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and Stephen Kingsley of Swanseae City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /
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Manchester City have one of the most impressive academies in club football. After heavy investment, City are reaping the benefits at youth level, attracting some of the best young talent in world football.

SWANSEA, WALES - MAY 15: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and Stephen Kingsley of Swanseae City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES – MAY 15: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City and Stephen Kingsley of Swanseae City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

The likes of Kelechi Iheanacho and Aleix Garcia have made an impressive impact following their promotions from the academy to Manchester City’s first team in recent seasons. With the club’s youth sides dominating at their levels, here’s ten promising youngsters hoping to follow in their footsteps.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Brahim Diaz of Manchester City is challenged by Mukhtar Ali of Chelsea during the FA Youth Cup Final - Second Leg between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Brahim Diaz of Manchester City is challenged by Mukhtar Ali of Chelsea during the FA Youth Cup Final – Second Leg between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Brahim Diaz

Perhaps the most highly-prized of City’s teenage stars, young Brahim Diaz has already made his debut appearance for City’s first team squad. The talented playmaker came on as a late substitute in the recent EFL Cup victory over Swansea City.

A player likened to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, the diminutive midfielder recently signed a new long term deal at the Etihad Stadium.

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