13 best Mancunian football players to play in the Premier League of all time

We asked our Manchester World readers who the best best players of all time are who were both born in Manchester and played in the Premier League.

There was a range of much-loved players such as Nobby Stiles (though not a Premier League player, he is a true icon) all the way to Phil Foden.

The definition of ‘Mancunian’ has been broadened for the purpose of this list with any Greater Manchester-born players being included.

9. Francis Lee

First Division title, FA Cup, League Cup (pre-PL era success, but played significant top-flight football) Photo: Evening Standard

Long, distinguished Premier League career, England international | Getty Images

Multiple PL titles (part of squad), FA Cup winner | Jan Kruger/Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Premier League winner with Leicester City Photo: Jan Kruger