Kyle Walker didn't hesitate when naming the best Man City player he's played with and it's not who you'd expect

 

Kyle Walker had high praise for one Manchester City star in particular.

Kyle Walker gave a surprise name when asked who is the best Manchester City player he has ever played with.

Walker, 34, joined Manchester City from Tottenham back in 2017 and has since won countless honours at the Etihad Stadium.

A talented full-back, the England international boasts six Premier League titles as well as the UEFA Champions League in his personal trophy cabinet.

Walker has lined up alongside some star-studded names during his time with City, including Riyad Mahrez, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden to name just a few.

Posed the question as to which star claims the top spot, City captain Walker couldn’t hide his praise for one former teammate in particular.

“David Silva,” the 34-year-old replied when asked on the ‘You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast’ who was the best player he has played with.

Surprising a few with his answer, former City midfielder Michael Brown then asked why he didn’t pick De Bruyne.

Walker added: “People always ask me who the best player I have played with at City and it is David. I think he just pips Kevin.

“I think Kun [Aguero] was incredible but that is my personal opinion.

“He did things and you could pass him a ball and it would be a bad ball, but he would make it look like a good ball.

“He wasn’t the quickest, but with how he could turn and the manipulation of his body, and with him and Leroy [Sane] on that side the first couple of years, they complemented each other so well.

 

Kyle Walker during Arsenal vs Manchester City. Image: Getty
Kyle Walker during Arsenal vs Manchester City. Image: Getty

“He knew when Leroy wanted the ball, when he didn’t want the ball, how he wanted the ball and I think, for me, David just knew what the team needed.

“Kevin does things that are incredible. The other day when we were playing West Ham, we have done a short corner and he has gone to shoot at goal.

“You will see that nine times out of 10 and don’t do it but he will try that nine times out of 10.”

Walker is likely to be remembered as one of the best City players of the modern era himself due to his exemplary service to the club.

His only appearance this season came as a substitute in the 3-1 win over West Ham and Walker will be hoping to feature more regularly after being left out of Lee Carsley’s first England squad.