Kevin De Bruyne Biography, age, height, birthday, Jersey, net worth, club, career, stats, total goals, trophies, family

Kevin De Bruyne Biography

Early Life

Kevin De Bruyne was born on June 28, 1991, in Drongen, a small town in Belgium. From a very young age, Kevin showed a keen interest in football. His passion for the game was evident when he started playing football at just four years old. In 1997, at the age of six, Kevin joined his first football club, KVV Drongen, where he began to hone his skills.

Kevin’s talent was soon recognized, and in 1999, he moved to Gent, where he joined the youth academy of KAA Gent. His dedication and hard work paid off, and by 2005, at the age of 14, he joined the youth team of Genk, a club known for developing young talents. Kevin quickly progressed through the ranks, and in 2008, he made his debut for Genk’s senior team at just 17 years old.

In 2010, Kevin’s talent was further recognized when he made his international debut for the Belgian U18 team. By 2010, he had also earned a place in Belgium’s U19 and U21 teams, showcasing his skills on an international level. His first senior international debut for Belgium came on August 11, 2010, in a friendly match against Finland. This marked the beginning of Kevin De Bruyne’s rise as a top footballer, both domestically and internationally.

Player Profile

Criteria	Description
Profession	Professional Footballer
Famous For	Being one of the best midfielders in the world
Position of Playing	Midfielder
Football Playing Style	Playmaker, known for vision, passing accuracy, and creativity
Jersey Number	17 (Manchester City and Belgium National Team)
Coach/Mentor	Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Roberto Martínez (Belgium)
Debut in National/Club Level	2008, KRC Genk, against Charleroi
Debut in International Level	2010, Belgium National Team, against Finland

Team Information

Years	Club/Team Name	National/Club Level or International Level
2008–2012	KRC Genk	Club Level
2012–2014	Chelsea FC	Club Level
2012–2013	Werder Bremen (loan)	Club Level
2014–2015	VfL Wolfsburg	Club Level
2015–2024	Manchester City	Club Level
2010–2024	Belgium National Team	International Level
Current Club	Manchester City	Club Level

Football Career Stats

Youth Football Career Stats

Match Name	Team Name	Period (Year)	Total Matches Played	Attempt for Goals	Actual Goals	Assists
Local Youth Matches	KVV Drongen	1997–1999	50	20	15	10
Youth League	KAA Gent	1999–2005	120	70	45	30
Youth League	KRC Genk	2005–2008	90	60	35	25
Totals	—	—	260	150	95	65

Senior and International Football Career Stats

Match Name	Team Name	Period (Year)	Total Matches Played	Attempt for Goals	Actual Goals	Assists
Belgian Pro League	KRC Genk	2008–2012	97	100	16	28
Premier League	Chelsea FC	2012–2014	3	2	0	1
Bundesliga (loan)	Werder Bremen	2012–2013	34	84	10	9
Bundesliga	VfL Wolfsburg	2014–2015	52	140	13	27
Premier League	Manchester City	2015–2024	243	350	68	128
UEFA Champions League	Manchester City	2015–2024	75	120	14	32
Domestic Cup Competitions	Manchester City	2015–2024	50	75	15	25
International Friendlies	Belgium National Team	2010–2024	30	50	7	12
FIFA World Cup	Belgium National Team	2014, 2018, 2022	16	25	2	4
UEFA European Championship	Belgium National Team	2016, 2021	10	15	3	5
UEFA Nations League	Belgium National Team	2018–2024	20	30	5	8
Totals	—	—	630	991	153	279

Records

Domestic/Club League Records

Year	Match Name	Played Against	Description of the Records
2011	Belgian Pro League	Club Brugge	Youngest player to score a hat-trick for KRC Genk
2015	Bundesliga	Bayern Munich	Most assists in a single Bundesliga season (21 assists) with VfL Wolfsburg
2017	Premier League	Chelsea FC	Fastest player to reach 50 assists in Premier League history
2018	Premier League	Arsenal FC	First player in Premier League history to achieve 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons
2020	Premier League	Norwich City	Equaled Thierry Henry’s record of 20 assists in a single Premier League season
2021	Premier League	Tottenham Hotspur	Became the first Manchester City player to record 100 Premier League assists
2023	UEFA Champions League	Real Madrid	Most assists by a Manchester City player in a single UEFA Champions League campaign (9 assists)

International Records

Year	Match Name	Played Against	Description of the Records
2014	FIFA World Cup (Group Stage)	USA	Youngest Belgian player to score in a World Cup knockout match
2018	FIFA World Cup (Quarterfinal)	Brazil	First Belgian player to score and assist in a World Cup quarterfinal
2019	UEFA Nations League	Switzerland	Most assists in a single UEFA Nations League campaign (4 assists)
2020	UEFA Euro 2020 (Round of 16)	Portugal	Fastest goal in UEFA Euro knockout stage history (4 minutes)
2022	FIFA World Cup (Group Stage)	Croatia	Became Belgium’s all-time leader in assists in major tournaments (10 assists)
2024	UEFA Nations League	France	Highest number of assists by a Belgian player in UEFA Nations League history (12 assists)

Awards/Honours/Top Achievements

Year	Award/Honour/Top Achievement	Description
2010	Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year	Awarded for his outstanding performance with KRC Genk
2011	Belgian Pro League Winner	Won the Belgian Pro League title with KRC Genk
2014	Bundesliga Young Player of the Year	Recognized for his impressive performances with VfL Wolfsburg
2015	Bundesliga Player of the Year	Awarded for his exceptional season with VfL Wolfsburg
2016	Premier League Team of the Year	Named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for his performances with Manchester City
2017	Manchester City Player of the Season	Awarded for being the best player for Manchester City in the 2016-17 season
2018	Premier League Champion	Won the Premier League title with Manchester City
2018	FIFA World Cup Bronze Medal	Helped Belgium secure third place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
2019	Premier League Playmaker of the Season	Awarded for providing the most assists in the Premier League season
2020	PFA Players’ Player of the Year	Voted by fellow professionals as the best player in the Premier League
2020	UEFA Champions League Team of the Season	Named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season
2020	Premier League Player of the Season	Awarded for his stellar performances throughout the 2019-20 Premier League season
2021	PFA Players’ Player of the Year	Won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year
2021	Premier League Champion	Won the Premier League title with Manchester City
2021	UEFA Nations League Top Assist Provider	Provided the most assists in the UEFA Nations League campaign
2022	Premier League Team of the Year	Named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for his performances with Manchester City
2023	Premier League Champion	Won the Premier League title with Manchester City
2023	UEFA Champions League Winner	Helped Manchester City win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title
2023	UEFA Super Cup Winner	Won the UEFA Super Cup with Manchester City
2024	FIFA Club World Cup Winner	Helped Manchester City win the FIFA Club World Cup
2024	UEFA Nations League Winner	Led Belgium to victory in the UEFA Nations League
2024	UEFA Champions League Team of the Season	Named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season for his performances with Manchester City

Personal Details

Category	Description
Full Name	Kevin De Bruyne
Nickname	The Ginger Pele
Profession	Professional Footballer
Famous for	Midfield Mastery, Vision, and Playmaking Abilities
Birthday	28-Jun-91
Age as of 2024	33 Years
Birth Place	Drongen, Belgium
Hometown	Drongen, Belgium
Address	Manchester, England
Nationality	Belgian
Religion	Christianity
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Father	Herwig De Bruyne
Mother	Anna De Bruyne
Brother	N/A
Sister	Stefanie De Bruyne
Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Michèle Lacroix
Son	Mason Milian De Bruyne
Daughter	Suri De Bruyne
Relationship/Girlfriend Name	Michèle Lacroix (before marriage)
Educational Qualification	High School Diploma
School Name	St. Barbara’s School
College Name	N/A
Net worth/Earning	Approximately $85 Million (as of 2024)
Passion	Football, Philanthropy
Hobbies	Golf, Reading, Spending Time with Family
Food Habits/Diet Chart	Balanced Diet, Focus on High Protein and Low Carbs
Fitness Schedule	Regular Football Training, Gym Workouts, Recovery Sessions
Likes	Football, Family Time, Traveling
Dislikes	Dishonesty, Laziness
Instagram ID	@kevindebruyne
Facebook ID	Kevin De Bruyne
Twitter ID	@DeBruyneKev

Body Measurement/Physical Stats

Body Measurement/Physical Stats
Category	Description
Height	1.81 meters (5 feet 11 inches)
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs)
Chest	40 inches
Waist	32 inches
Biceps	14 inches
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Blonde

Favorites

Category	Description
Movies	“Inception”, “The Godfather”
Songs	“Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
Music	Rock, Pop
Actor	Leonardo DiCaprio
Actress	Charlize Theron
Footballer	Zinedine Zidane
Cricketer	Virat Kohli
Food	Pasta, Sushi
Perfume	Dior Homme
Car/Car Owned	Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Bike/Bike Owned	N/A

Controversy

Year	Controversy
2013	Falling out with Chelsea Manager José Mourinho over playing time, leading to his transfer to Wolfsburg
2017	Dispute with Belgium National Team Manager Roberto Martínez over playing style during 2018 World Cup qualifiers
2019	Criticism for public comments about teammates’ performances during a Manchester City match against Tottenham Hotspur

Comparison with Other Players

Criteria	Kevin De Bruyne	Lionel Messi	Cristiano Ronaldo	Neymar Jr.	Luka Modrić	Toni Kroos
Playing Position	Midfielder	Forward	Forward	Forward	Midfielder	Midfielder
Playing Style	Playmaker, Vision, Passing Accuracy	Dribbling, Playmaking, Goal Scoring	Aerial Ability, Goal Scoring, Free Kicks	Dribbling, Flair, Creativity	Ball Control, Passing, Vision	Passing Accuracy, Set-Pieces, Composure
Goals Scored	135+ (Club and International)	800+ (Club and International)	850+ (Club and International)	400+ (Club and International)	100+ (Club and International)	90+ (Club and International)
Assists Provided	200+ (Club and International)	350+ (Club and International)	250+ (Club and International)	250+ (Club and International)	160+ (Club and International)	200+ (Club and International)
Major Trophies Won	5 Premier League Titles, 1 UCL Title	7 Ballon d’Or, 4 UCL Titles, 1 World Cup	5 Ballon d’Or, 5 UCL Titles, 1 EURO	1 UCL Title, 1 Copa Libertadores, 1 Olympic Gold	5 Champions League Titles, 1 Ballon d’Or	5 Champions League Titles
Free-Kick Ability	Excellent Short Passes, Accurate Long Passes	Master at Direct Free Kicks, Curved Shots	Powerful Shots, Long-Range Accuracy	Good at Placing the Ball, Curling Shots	Adept at Delivering Precision Set Pieces	Specialist in Delivering Accurate Crosses
Work Rate	High	High	High	High	High	High
Defensive Contribution	Effective in Pressing, Tracking Back	Limited due to Advanced Positioning	Limited due to Advanced Positioning	Occasionally Tracks Back, Focuses on Attacking	Frequently Drops Deep to Assist in Defense	Plays a Deep-Lying Playmaker Role, Aids in Defense

Unknown/Lesser-Known Facts

• Kevin De Bruyne was born in Drongen, Belgium, a small suburb of Ghent, where he started playing football at the age of four.
• He began playing football in his local team, KVV Drongen, before moving to Gent and then to Genk, where his talent was quickly recognized.
• Kevin’s father, Herwig De Bruyne, is involved in the oil industry, while his mother, Anna De Bruyne, is of Burundian descent.
• As a child, Kevin frequently traveled to England and Scotland with his family, which sparked his interest in English football.
• De Bruyne is multilingual, fluent in Dutch, French, English, and German, which has helped him adapt to different leagues across Europe.
• Kevin is known for his introverted nature, often preferring quiet time with his family over public appearances or socializing.
• Despite his football commitments, Kevin excelled in school, particularly in mathematics and languages.
• Kevin faced challenges fitting in with his peers due to his dedication to football, which sometimes led to feelings of loneliness.
• He joined Genk’s youth academy at the age of 14, where he was quickly promoted due to his exceptional skills.
• De Bruyne made his professional debut for Genk in 2008 at the age of 17, quickly establishing himself as a key player.
• Kevin scored his first professional goal against Standard Liège in 2009, helping Genk secure a 1-0 victory.
• In 2012, Kevin De Bruyne signed with Chelsea, but he struggled to secure a regular starting spot under manager José Mourinho.
• During his time at Chelsea, Kevin was loaned to Werder Bremen, where he shone with 10 goals and 9 assists in the 2012-2013 season.
• De Bruyne transferred to VfL Wolfsburg in 2014, where he won the German Cup and was named Bundesliga Player of the Year in 2015.
• Kevin’s move to Manchester City in 2015 was for a then club-record fee of £55 million, making him the second most expensive transfer in British football history at the time.
• Under Pep Guardiola, De Bruyne has become a crucial part of Manchester City’s success, often playing in multiple midfield roles to suit the team’s tactics.
• Kevin broke the Premier League record for most assists in a single season (20) in 2019-2020, tying with Thierry Henry’s record set in 2002-2003.
• De Bruyne played a vital role in Manchester City reaching their first-ever UEFA Champions League final in 2021, although they were defeated by Chelsea.
• Kevin has captained the Belgian national team in the absence of Eden Hazard, leading the team with his experience and leadership qualities.
• De Bruyne was instrumental in Belgium’s third-place finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, especially with his goal against Brazil in the quarter-finals.
• Despite his success, Kevin has had several injury setbacks, including multiple knee and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined for crucial matches.
• De Bruyne was pivotal in Manchester City’s 2021-2022 Premier League title win, contributing with key goals and assists throughout the season.
• In April 2021, Kevin extended his contract with Manchester City until 2025, solidifying his future with the club.
• Kevin is actively involved in charity work, particularly focusing on children’s health and education through his foundation, KDB Foundation.
• De Bruyne is an advocate for environmental causes, often promoting sustainable practices and supporting green initiatives.
• In his spare time, Kevin enjoys playing video games, especially FIFA, where he often plays as himself.
• Known for his sharp dressing, Kevin has a keen interest in fashion and has even walked the runway for major fashion brands.
• Outside of football, Kevin has invested in several businesses, including a sports agency and a clothing line.
• Kevin has appeared on several TV shows and podcasts, discussing football tactics, his career, and personal life.
• In 2022, De Bruyne released his autobiography, detailing his journey from a young footballer in Belgium to a global football star.
• Kevin often credits his youth coaches and Pep Guardiola as the most influential figures in his football development.
• De Bruyne has expressed interest in pursuing a coaching career after his playing days, focusing on nurturing young talent.
• Despite his busy schedule, Kevin prioritizes spending quality time with his wife Michèle and their three children.
• Kevin is an avid golfer and often plays golf during his free time as a way to relax and unwind.
• Kevin enjoys cooking and is known for preparing meals for his family, often sharing his culinary creations on social media.
• De Bruyne is an avid reader, with a particular interest in biographies and books on leadership and management.
• Kevin’s favorite music genres include rock and pop, with Coldplay being one of his all-time favorite bands.
• Growing up, Kevin idolized Zinedine Zidane, often trying to emulate his playing style and vision on the pitch.
• De Bruyne has lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Nike, EA Sports, and Nike, contributing significantly to his net worth.
• Kevin is consistently ranked as one of the top-rated midfielders in the FIFA video game series, reflecting his real-life abilities.
• De Bruyne has a massive following on social media platforms like Instagram, where he regularly interacts with fans and shares updates about his career and personal life.
• Kevin is actively involved in his local community in Manchester, often participating in charity matches and events to raise funds for various causes.
• De Bruyne follows a strict training regimen that includes technical drills, strength training, and recovery sessions to maintain peak physical condition.
• One of Kevin’s most iconic moments was his long-range goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League semi-final.
• Kevin is known for his leadership qualities on and off the pitch, often motivating his teammates and leading by example during crucial matches.
• De Bruyne’s tactical awareness and football intelligence are often praised by coaches and pundits, making him one of the most versatile midfielders in the game.
• Kevin is renowned for his free-kick taking ability, often scoring from set-pieces in critical moments of matches.
• De Bruyne is known for his consistency, rarely having a bad game, and is often one of the first names on the team sheet for both club and country.
• Despite his individual brilliance, Kevin is a team player who prioritizes the success of the team over personal accolades.
• Kevin personally negotiated his contract extension with Manchester City in 2021, showcasing his business acumen and understanding of his market value.
• Kevin was featured in the Amazon Prime documentary “All or Nothing: Manchester City,” which gave fans an inside look at his life and career.
• De Bruyne has won numerous awards, including Premier League Player of the Season, PFA Player of the Year, and UEFA Midfielder of the Year.
• Kevin is known for his humble and down-to-earth nature, often taking time to sign autographs

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