Man City's best No.7s from Raheem Sterling to Georgi Kinkladze

The number 7 shirt has been synonymous with great Manchester City players over the years - often those with great flair and self-expression.

Its current incumbent is Raheem Sterling, who has netted 115 goals and counting for City's greatest ever side - and has blossomed into one of the world's elite attacking talents since moving from Liverpool in 2015.

Sterling inherited the shirt from James Milner - who moved to Anfield that summer - with the true all-rounded playing a key role under both Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini, accumulating five trophies in five seasons at the Etihad.

Yet there is no shortage of competition for the greatest ever number 7 at the club; the 1990s were a tough decade for City but the mercurial Georgian playmaker Georgi Kinkladze continually lit up their matches for his superb cunning and technical talent and is an undisputed a cult hero.

Giorgi Kinkladze became a cult hero at Manchester City for his dazzling displays in the 1990s ( Image:

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The shirt number was donned in multiple seasons during the 1960s by Neil Young, who netted over 100 goals for the club in just shy of 400 appearances.

It then was the number worn by the legendary Mike Summerbee, who won seven trophies for the Citizens including the First Division title, FA Cup, League Cup and Cup Winners Cup.

Many City fans who recall the great 1970s sides will also hold fond memories of Dennis Tueart, who scored 73 goals for City over five seasons and won six England caps during his time with the club.

Another name synonymous with City then inherited the shirt; Paul Power made 365 league appearances in a decade playing across defence and midfield for the club.

All these names have played important roles for City, through longevity in excellence and loyalty, to playing pivotal roles in elite sides.

Let us know who you think is the greatest City number 7 of all!

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