Matija Nastasic is not regarded as one of the most influential Manchester City players of modern times. His 34 appearances were spread over three seasons until he left for the German Bundesliga in 2015 to general indifference.
Yet history may judge the Serb defender's greatest contribution to have taken place off the pitch.
City's fresh and exciting £37million poster-boy Leroy Sane says he took advice from his Schalke team-mate last season before deciding which of Europe's leading clubs to join.
'He told me Manchester City were a very big club, a very good club with nice people that would help you a lot, like a family.