EXCLUSIVE: #IlkayGundogan on the big difference between #erlinghaaland and Julian Alvarez. #mancity

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan took on a different Captain's role when he was invited by Etihad Airways to take to the pilot's seat of a 787, in the form of a flight simulator.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and Official Partner of Manchester City , gave Gundogan the opportunity to take to the skies and experience what it's like to take a test flight and land an aircraft at one of its new routes including Dusseldorf in Gundogan's native Germany.

Visit www.etihad.com for full information on Etihad Airways' latest routes including its key summer destinations Lisbon, Malaga and Mykonos to book your next flight or holiday.


Ilkay Gundogan is a professional footballer who currently plays for Manchester City and the German national team. In out interview, Gundogan shared his passion for Turkish cuisine, which he describes as "home food" and his love for English cuisine as well. He enjoys trying out different restaurants and exploring the local food culture in the cities he visits.

When asked about his thoughts on Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, Gundogan praised both players for their talents but highlighted that they have different playing styles. Gundogan also discussed his interest in Football Manager, a popular football simulation game, and how he enjoys playing it in his free time. He shared that the game helps him understand different tactics but he is struggling for free time.

Chapters:

00:00 - Home Food
02:22 - English Food
03:50 - Difference between Haaland and Alvarez
05:15 - Football Manager and becoming a father

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