English star Jamie Gittens now flourishing in Champions League since Man City exit

Jamie Gittens is making a name for himself in the world of club football after departing the Manchester City academy.

The English winger made a significant impact when he came on as a substitute to score two late goals for Borussia Dortmund in their 3-0 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday (September 18). His impressive performance earned him the man of the match award.

Born in 2004, the 20-year-old joined the German giants four years ago after a two-year stint at Man City's academy. His time in Manchester didn't last long as he decided to opt for a change in scenery in 2020 to join Borussia Dortmund, following in the footsteps of ex-Man City youth product Jadon Sancho who made the identical move three years prior.

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His extensive academy career began with his local side Caversham Trents before making the move to Reading. The London-born player, whose full name is Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens, enjoyed a brief spell at Chelsea but chose not to accept the Premier League club's offer to continue his development there.

Instead, he opted to stay at Under-9s level with Reading - where he grew up - as he remained at the club for the next five years, reports the Mirror. After staying with Reading until Under-14s level, Gittens then began his two-year stint with City.

Perhaps uncertain with a lack of a pathway into Pep Guardiola's side with the likes of Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, and Phil Foden on the flanks, Gittens' 2020 move to Germany saw him make his first-team debut at