Manuel Akanji
The acquisition of Manuel Akanji raised a few eyebrows at first – the Swiss superstar’s form at Borussia Dortmund had been inconsistent and he looked prone to making silly errors.
Like Alvarez, Akanji was signed primarily to add squad depth – however, he has performed admirably when called upon by Pep Guardiola.
A physical defender with solid technical ability, Akanji has made 18 appearances in the Premier League for City so far this season.