2024 - 2025
SEASON SNAPSHOT
Manager Pep Guardiola
League Position 3rd
Premier League Points 71
Major Honours Community Shield Winners 🏆
FA Cup Runners-Up
League Cup Fourth Round
Champions League Knockout Phase Play-Off Round (eliminated by Real Madrid)
Shirt Manufacturer Puma
Main Sponsor Etihad Airways
Collection Completeness 88%
Shirts in Collection 7 of 8
The 2024–25 season proved to be one of Manchester City's most challenging campaigns of the Pep Guardiola era. After four consecutive Premier League titles, City were unable to sustain their usual standards across the season, ultimately finishing third in the league and falling short in both domestic and European competitions.
Despite lifting the Community Shield at the start of the campaign, injuries, inconsistency and squad fatigue contributed to a season that fell below the extraordinary benchmarks established during the club's recent golden era. The campaign nevertheless marked an important transitional period as Guardiola began reshaping the squad for the next phase of Manchester City's evolution.
While silverware proved limited compared with previous seasons, the year produced several memorable moments and introduced a new generation of players expected to play a key role in the club's future success.
KEY PLAYERS
Rodri
Joško Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol
The Spanish midfield general remained the heartbeat of Pep Guardiola's side, dictating play with remarkable consistency and composure. In 2024, he made history by becoming the first Manchester City player to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or, cementing his place among the greatest players of City's modern era.
Joško Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol
Elevated his role to become the most consistent and decorated player in the squad, anchoring the backline while chipping in with crucial goals.
Erling Haaland
Joško Gvardiol
Erling Haaland
The Norwegian forward maintained his status as a goalscoring machine, redefining striker statistics and leading the team's attack.
KEY MOMENT
⭐ Rico Lewis' second-minute strike against Nottingham Forest at Wembley, setting Manchester City on their way to a 2–0 FA Cup Semi-Final victory and a third consecutive FA Cup Final appearance.
HOME
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type Home
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 58 / 100
Estimated Value £35–£50
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 6/10 Current home shirts are widely available and not scarce.
Historical Significance: 5/10 No major historical significance established yet.
Condition: 8/10 Clean with strong colours and badges.
Scarcity: 4/10 Standard retail shirt with no player name or match-use provenance.
Investment Potential: 6/10 Modern City shirts tend to appreciate over time, particularly if linked to successful seasons, but usually require 10–20 years before significant gains are seen.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
This shirt benefits from being from Manchester City's modern golden era under Pep Guardiola. While common today, unworn examples with original tags may become increasingly desirable in the future, especially if associated with major trophies won during the season. At present it remains a collectible fan shirt rather than a high-value investment piece.
MCSI Rating: 58/100 – "Solid Collection Piece"
Current Market Value: £35–£50
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £60–£100+ in excellent condition.
AWAY
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type Away
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 68 / 100
Estimated Value £45–£70
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 7/10 The all-black design immediately stands out from previous Manchester City away shirts and has been well received by many collectors due to its understated appearance.
Historical Significance: 8/10 This shirt takes inspiration from Manchester City's earliest known kit dating back to 1884 when the club was based in Gorton. The black base and metallic detailing were specifically chosen to honour the club's origins.
Condition: 8/10 Clean with strong metallic sponsor, crest and Puma details. No obvious wear.
Scarcity: 5/10 As a standard retail away shirt, availability remains relatively high at present. Long-term scarcity will depend on how many examples survive in excellent condition.
Investment Potential: 6/10 Historical references often help future collectability, but modern retail shirts generally require many years before meaningful appreciation occurs. The unique all-black design may help demand in the future.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
The 2025–26 Manchester City away shirt is one of the club's most elegant modern releases. Designed by Puma as an homage to Manchester City's oldest known kit from 1884, the shirt features an all-black base with metallic silver detailing and a traditional collar trimmed in white.
Unlike many modern football shirts that rely on bold graphics and bright colours, this design embraces simplicity and heritage. The monochrome crest, metallic sponsor and understated styling give it a premium appearance that has already made it a favourite among many supporters and collectors.
Its connection to the club's earliest history gives it greater historical relevance than many standard away shirts. While it is currently widely available, shirts with strong heritage stories often perform better over time than more generic seasonal releases.
For collectors building a complete Manchester City collection, this shirt represents an important piece of the club's origins while also documenting the continuing success of the modern era.
MCSI Rating: 68/100 – "Stong Collection Piece"
Current Market Value: £45–£70
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £80–£150+ in excellent condition
THIRD
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type Third
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 65 / 100
Estimated Value £40–£60
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 7/10 The rain-inspired concept, silver-grey colourway and striking volt detailing make this one of the most distinctive Manchester City third shirts of the modern era.
Historical Significance: 7/10 Designed to celebrate Manchester's famous rainfall and the city's identity. The unique water-droplet pattern gives the shirt a direct connection to Manchester itself rather than simply representing a seasonal kit.
Condition: 8/10 Clean with vibrant colours, sharp sponsor application and strong badge detail.
Scarcity: 6/10 Third shirts are typically produced in lower quantities than home shirts and unusual designs often attract stronger collector demand once production ends.
Investment Potential: 6/10 Modern Manchester City shirts generally require time to mature in value, but concept-driven designs with a strong story often outperform standard retail releases over the long term.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
The 2025-26 Third Shirt is one of the most concept-driven shirts released during Manchester City's modern golden era. Inspired by Manchester's famous rainfall, the design features a silver-grey base covered with a distinctive water-droplet pattern intended to reflect the city's weather, industrial heritage and resilient character.
Unlike many modern third shirts that simply introduce an alternative colour scheme, this release tells a uniquely Manchester story. The combination of liquid-metal silver tones and fluorescent volt accents creates a futuristic appearance while remaining firmly rooted in the city's identity.
Because of its unusual design and strong narrative, this shirt stands apart from many contemporary third kits. Collectors often favour shirts with a clear story behind them, and the rain-inspired theme gives this release a significance beyond that of a standard alternate kit.
As Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola continues to define one of the most successful periods in the club's history, shirts that capture the culture and identity of Manchester itself may become increasingly desirable among future collectors.
MCSI Rating: 65/100 – "Strong Collection Piece"
Current Market Value: £40–£60
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £80–£140+ in excellent condition.
FOURTH - OASIS SPECIAL EDITION
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type Fourth - EA Sports Edition
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 70 / 100
Estimated Value £70–£120
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 8/10 A limited special-edition release produced in collaboration with EA SPORTS FC. The unique design and gaming crossover appeal significantly increase collector interest.
Historical Significance: 7/10 Represents a notable moment in football merchandising, blending physical shirts with digital rewards through integrated NFC technology. One of Manchester City's most innovative shirt releases.
Condition: 8/10 Clean with strong colours, crisp sponsor application and excellent badge presentation.
Scarcity: 7/10 Produced in considerably smaller numbers than standard home, away and third shirts. The EA SPORTS branding and NFC-enabled crest make it a niche collector's item.
Investment Potential: 5/10 While highly collectible, modern special-edition shirts can be difficult to value long term. Future appreciation will depend on collector demand for technology-linked football memorabilia.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
The 2025–26 EA SPORTS Edition Fourth Shirt is one of the most unusual shirts ever released by Manchester City. Designed in partnership with EA SPORTS FC and Puma, it featured a futuristic geometric pattern and an NFC chip embedded within the club crest.
Supporters could tap compatible smartphones against the badge to unlock exclusive EA SPORTS FC 26 content and digital rewards, making it one of the first Manchester City shirts to directly connect physical and digital collecting.
Unlike standard seasonal kits, this shirt appeals to both football shirt collectors and gaming enthusiasts, creating a broader collector market. Its innovative nature and lower production numbers give it stronger long-term collectability than many contemporary City shirts.
MCSI Rating: 70/100 – "Highly Collectable"
Current Market Value: £70–£120
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £150–£250+ in excellent condition.
Why It Scores Higher Than the Third Shirt
The EA SPORTS Edition benefits from:
- Limited special-edition production
- Unique geometric design not used on any standard kit
- Integrated NFC technology in the crest
- Connection to EA SPORTS FC gaming history
- Cross-collectability among both football and gaming collectors
These factors make it one of the more interesting and potentially desirable Manchester City shirts from the 2025–26 season.
GOALKEEPER 1
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type Club World Cup Special Edition
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 76 / 100
Estimated Value £80–£140
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 8/10 A tournament-specific release linked to Manchester City's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. Distinctive design and limited usage increase collector appeal.
Historical Significance: 8/10 Represents Manchester City's involvement in a major FIFA competition during the club's modern golden era. Tournament shirts generally attract stronger collector interest than standard seasonal releases.
Condition: 8/10 Clean with excellent colour retention, strong sponsor application and sharp badge presentation.
Scarcity: 7/10 Produced in lower quantities than regular home, away and third shirts. Special-event shirts tend to have shorter production runs and fewer surviving examples.
Investment Potential: 7/10 Tournament-specific Manchester City shirts have historically performed better than standard retail releases, particularly when associated with significant club achievements and limited availability.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
This FIFA Club World Cup Special Edition shirt stands apart from the standard 2025–26 Manchester City kit range through its distinctive red and black sash design, inspired by historic City away kits of the past.
The shirt combines modern Puma performance technology with visual references to Manchester City's heritage, creating a unique bridge between the club's history and contemporary success on the global stage.
Tournament-specific shirts often become highly sought after by collectors because they are linked to a single competition and are available for a relatively short period. The striking sash design also makes this one of the most visually distinctive Manchester City shirts of the modern era.
For collectors building a complete Manchester City collection, this shirt represents an important companion piece to the standard home, away and third kits from the same period.
MCSI Rating: 76/100 – "Premium Collection Piece"
Current Market Value: £80–£140
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £150–£300+ in excellent condition.
GOALKEEPER 2
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type HClub World Cup Goalkeeper Special Edition
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 79 / 100
Estimated Value £90-£160
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 8/10 Goalkeeper shirts are traditionally produced in significantly lower quantities than outfield shirts, making them particularly attractive to specialist collectors.
Historical Significance: 8/10 Linked directly to Manchester City's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, one of the most prestigious international club competitions in world football.
Condition: 8/10 Clean with vibrant colours, strong sponsor application and excellent badge presentation.
Scarcity: 8/10 Goalkeeper variants are generally far less common than standard player shirts, and tournament-specific goalkeeper releases are especially difficult to source.
Investment Potential: 8/10 The combination of tournament usage, goalkeeper scarcity and striking visual design gives this shirt stronger long-term appreciation potential than most standard retail releases.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
This FIFA Club World Cup Goalkeeper shirt is one of the most distinctive Manchester City goalkeeper releases of the modern era. The vibrant fluorescent orange base combined with the bold black and gold sash creates a striking visual identity that immediately separates it from the standard home, away and third kit collection.
Goalkeeper shirts have become increasingly sought after by collectors because they are typically produced in much smaller numbers than player versions. When combined with a major FIFA tournament, this scarcity often translates into stronger collector demand over time.
The shirt also forms part of Manchester City's continuing participation in global competitions during the most successful period in the club's history, making it an important addition for collectors aiming to build a complete modern-era collection.
For long-term collectors, tournament goalkeeper shirts frequently become some of the hardest examples to locate once retail stocks disappear, particularly in unworn condition.
MCSI Rating: 58/100 – "Highly Desirable Collection Piece"
Current Market Value: £90–£160
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £175–£350+ in excellent condition.
GOALKEEPER 3
DETAILS
Season 2025–26
Shirt Type Year of the Horse Special Edition
Manufacturer Puma
Sponsor Etihad Airways
Authenticity Type Original Period
Player Name None
Long Sleeve No
Match Worn No
Signed No
MCSI Score 78 / 100
Estimated Value £80–£130
MCSI ASSESSMENT
Collectability: 9/10 One of the most distinctive and artistic Manchester City shirts ever released. The Year of the Horse collection was produced as a limited special-edition release rather than a standard seasonal kit, immediately increasing collector appeal.
Historical Significance: 7/10 Represents Manchester City's growing global identity and Puma's continued exploration of culturally inspired football apparel. The shirt stands apart from traditional match kits and marks an important period in the club's worldwide commercial expansion.
Condition: 9/10 Like new with strong print definition, excellent badge detail and vibrant sponsor application.
Scarcity: 8/10 Special-edition releases are produced in significantly lower quantities than standard home, away or third shirts. Many were purchased by collectors rather than casual supporters, reducing future availability.
Investment Potential: 7/10 Limited-edition Manchester City shirts consistently outperform standard retail releases over the long term. Unique concept designs linked to cultural themes tend to attract both football collectors and broader sports memorabilia buyers.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
The Year of the Horse Special Edition Shirt is one of the most visually striking releases produced during the Puma era. Featuring a dramatic monochrome horse illustration across the entire front and back panels, the design departs completely from conventional football shirt aesthetics.
Unlike standard match kits designed for league and cup competition, this release was created as a lifestyle and collector-focused piece. The horse artwork symbolises strength, power, speed and endurance while celebrating the Year of the Horse theme through a premium fashion-inspired design.
The cream, black and charcoal colour palette gives the shirt a timeless appearance that feels closer to a luxury streetwear collaboration than a traditional football jersey. As a result, it appeals beyond Manchester City supporters and has attracted interest from football shirt collectors, design enthusiasts and Puma collectors alike.
Special-edition releases with strong artistic themes often become some of the most sought-after modern football shirts once production ends. The uniqueness of the horse artwork ensures this shirt is instantly recognisable within any Manchester City collection and gives it considerably stronger long-term potential than most standard seasonal releases.
For collectors building a complete Puma-era Manchester City archive, this is already emerging as one of the standout non-match shirts of the decade.
MCSI Rating: 78/100 – "Premium Collector Piece"
Current Market Value: £80–£130
Long-Term Potential (10–15 years): £175–£300+ in excellent condition.
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