Over the years, Manchester City’s academy has churned out a whole host of talented players; some of which have made the grade, and some that haven’t.

There have been some stars that came through the ranks at the Citizens but went on to make it big at other clubs.

Sometimes, it was down to the player themselves, looking for regular first-team football, or it may have been the club’s decision to cut ties with them, but they went on to have successful careers regardless.

Press the next page as we go through five Manchester City academy players that got away.