Men’s team
Sergio Gomez’s shirt number has been confirmed The 21-year-old Spanish defender joins from Anderlecht, with the left-back having made 49 appearances for the Belgian club during the 2021-22 campaign. Sergio began his career as part of Barcelona’s youth team before leaving the Catalan club to join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund at the start of 2018. He then spent two seasons back in Spain on loan at Huesca, helping the club win promotion to La Liga at the end of the 2019/20 season, before joining Anderlecht in the summer of 2021. Gomez enjoyed an outstanding individual campaign under former Anderlecht boss Vincent Kompany and was subsequently voted the Belgian club’s player of the year. Download the Man City app “I am incredibly proud and happy to have come to Manchester City,” said Gomez. “City are the best team in England and in Pep Guardiola I have the opportunity to learn and develop under the most outstanding coach in world football. “To be able to be a part of this club is a dream come true for me and something that every young player would aspire to. “The number of trophies City have won in recent years has been incredible and the style of football played by the team under Pep is the most exciting in Europe. “Playing for Pep and his coaches and being guided by him will be very special. “I’ve heard so much about the City fans and how passionate they are, so I can’t wait to get going and try to help the club achieve even more.” Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “We are delighted to be able to welcome Sergio to Manchester City. He is a very exciting new talent. “Sergio’s development over the last few seasons has been very impressive – he is a complete defender with great potential. “Last year, he gained great experience playing in the Belgian League and in Europe with Anderlecht. “We are confident that he will bring additional quality to our team both defensively and forward and that he will continue to develop and improve playing under Pep and his coaches.” Everyone at Manchester City is delighted that Sergio has joined us and we wish him all the best during his time here.
Men’s team
Sergio Gomez in numbers
Primary pedigree
If any promising young footballer arrives with the ideal background to further develop and prosper at Manchester City, it is Sergio Gomez. The 21-year-old moved to the Etihad armed with a glittering reputation after establishing himself as one of European football’s most promising young attacking full-backs. His career has been one of continuous progress – with a strong thread linking him to City underlining this impressive development to date. When City boss Pep Guardiola was in charge of Barcelona, Gomez began his career in 2010 at the age of nine. Originally from Catalonia, Sergio joined Barcelona’s youth set-up that year and progressed through the age groups, dominating at every level as he became one of the most highly regarded talents at La Masia. Gomez initially started as a more attacking player and was then repositioned as an attacking midfielder before further improving his role as an attacking full-back. Having honed his craft with impressive results at the club’s prestigious Nou Camp Academy, he then made his debut with Barca’s reserves in January 2018. Later that month, Gomez made the move across Europe, moving to Germany to join Borussia Dortmund, initially linking up with their under-19s before making his Dortmund debut in April 2018 in a win over Bundesliga over Stuttgart. He then furthered his development by spending two seasons on loan in his native Spain with Huesca, helping the club win promotion to La Liga at the end of his first season for only the second time in their history. Having impressed with the Spanish club, Gomez made the move to another top European club last summer as he completed a move to Anderlecht last summer. Under the tutelage of former City defensive legend Vincent Kompany, Gomez enjoyed an outstanding individual season at Lotto Park as Anderlecht finished third in the Belgian league. From 49 appearances in all competitions, Gomez has amassed seven goals and 15 assists – yet another impressive testament to his superb creative abilities alongside his defensive prowess. His stellar season under Kompany was further shown with Gomez winning the club’s player of the year award. Meanwhile, on the international stage, it has been a similar story of steady progress, with Gomez representing Spain at every level, from under-16s to under-21s. There was another notable City link in that Sergio was part of the Spain squad that reached the final of the 2017 Under-17 World Cup in India, where they lost 5-2 to a Phil Foden-inspired England. However, such was Gómez’s impact on the tournament from midfield that he won the prestigious FIFA Silver Ball, was voted the tournament’s second best player – behind Foden – and scored four goals in seven games, including a try in the final. Gomez also helped Spain win the European Under-17 Championship in 2017 before going on to help his country lift the Under-19 equivalent two years later. Now he is ready to embark on his latest challenge as he joins Guardiola’s star-studded City squad.
Men’s team
Gomez reveals Kobani’s influence on career and change at City
Career stats
2017/18 Games: 4 Goals: 0 2018/19 Games: 15 Objectives: 2 2019/20 Games: 37 Objectives: 1 2020/21 Games: 31 Goals: 0 2021/22 Games: 49 Objectives: 7
