Bernardo Silva Reveals His Pick for Greatest Manchester City Player of All Time
Bernardo Silva Names Kevin De Bruyne as the Greatest Manchester City Player of All Time
Bernardo Silva is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to wear a Manchester City shirt.
Manager Pep Guardiola once called him “special” and among the best he’s ever coached—a huge compliment given Guardiola’s legendary career. The 30-year-old Portuguese international has played alongside multiple generations of City stars, from Sergio Aguero to Kevin De Bruyne.
Bernardo has also shared the pitch with future legends in the making, such as Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol.
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But when it comes to identifying the best in Manchester City history, Bernardo’s choice is clear: Kevin De Bruyne.
Reflecting on the Belgian midfielder’s expected departure, Bernardo praised his long-time teammate with high regard.
“The saddest part is,” Bernardo shared in an interview with ITV Sport, “it’s been eight years together. A little bit of the soul of this team is going. We wanted him to stay and continue. No disrespect to others, but for me, he’s the best player in the history of the club. All we can do is thank him and wish him the best.”
When asked what sets De Bruyne apart, Bernardo pointed to his brilliance in the final third of the pitch:
“It’s his vision. He sees things others don’t. More importantly, he dares to do what others wouldn’t even try. You need that type of creativity if you want to win the biggest trophies. He’s been central to our success over the last eight seasons.”
What Kevin De Bruyne Thinks of Bernardo Silva
The respect is mutual. Kevin De Bruyne has also spoken highly of Bernardo Silva’s intelligence and versatility on the field.
📊 Bernardo Silva & Kevin De Bruyne at Man City (via Transfermarkt):
Appearances together: 255
Wins: 185
Draws: 33
Losses: 37
Joint goal contributions: 14
“Bernardo is unbelievably smart. His understanding of the game is off the charts,” said De Bruyne. “He plays in about 19 different positions—even though there are only 11 on the field! He’s just so, so good.”
