Mikel Arteta believes Phil Foden's passion for football is the Manchester City youngster's strongest attribute.
Foden is highly regarded by City's coaches and in an upcoming book Pep Guardiola says the 19-year-old will be David Silva's successor when the midfielder leaves the Etihad at the end of the season.
“For me, his best attribute is his passion for the game,” Arteta said. “How much he wants to learn and what he’s able to do to improve.
“Of course, he’s got the skills and physical ability and he’s got a very good coach and very good team-mates who are going to help him.
“His mentality and passion to succeed is what is going to make him one of the best.”
Arteta believes Foden is in the right place to continue his development - despite calls from some people outside the club for him to leave on loan.
Foden is yet to start in the Premier League this season but Arteta does not believe that is a big issue.
“His potential is limitless,” Arteta said. “He is going to set his own limits.
“The most important thing is that, as a club and around the team, we have created a really healthy, inspiring and challenging environment. That’s exactly what he needs.
“The door is open. We have a manager who trusts in young players and he’s going to get opportunities.
“With that type of environment, to grow and to always be going in the right direction is the most important thing.
“I think he’ll be very successful.”
