Here’s a miniature Phil Foden when he was a mascot for Man City way back in November 2007.

From matchday mascot to man of the moment…

💙 @PhilFoden 💙

🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/aYjQ5RKbsL

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 9, 2021

Here’s a much larger Phil Foden talking about the good old days when he was a mascot

🗣 "I did want to walk out with @MicahRichards I ended up changing to Petrov. I got to take a few shots at Joe Hart as well & then I was in the same changing room as him"

Phil Foden speaking about the time he was a mascot for Manchester City pic.twitter.com/g03u0aMVbP

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 8, 2020

And talking about it again..

And here’s a look at some more ball boys who went on to become famous football players.