City's club captain is gearing himself up for another month of intense football in three different competitions. However, the Brazilian is no stranger to hard work, becoming a stalwart in the midfield for over eight years now.

Since arriving in Manchester, Fernandinho has earned rave reviews about his hard-working, intelligent way of playing football. Appearing 352 times, the midfielder has picked up 10 major trophies. 

Fernandinho has also received high praise for his leadership qualities, resulting in his becoming the club's permanent captain in 2020. 

Recently, he was also reportedly offering some words of advice to Manchester City's EDS squad during the international break.