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Manchester City Report Card: Striker Grades

By Cody Griffin

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City is seen on arrival at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor on November 26, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City is seen on arrival at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor on November 26, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 19: Nolito of Manchester City holds off pressure from Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City FC at Camp Nou on October 19, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 19: Nolito of Manchester City holds off pressure from Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City FC at Camp Nou on October 19, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Nolito: Grade – B

Nolito made the move to City this Summer after being picked by new manager Pep Guardiola, and at first hearing the name, I knew very little about him. With a price tag of £13.8 million, Nolito was thought by many City fans to be an insurance signing of sorts, someone to spell Aguero every now and then when he needed a rest. The player himself however, had other plans. Nolito has been given plenty of chances under Pep, and has been both impressive and a joy to watch this season.

In eleven Premier League appearances Nolito has scored three times and assisted twice. He works hard the entire time he is on the pitch, and has been one of our most passionate players in my opinion (in a good way). While he has miffed a few shots as of late, he has still been an important player for us and should continue to be moving forward.