Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and one of the best midfielders globally. Born on June 28, 1991, he currently plays as a midfielder for and captains both Manchester City in the Premier League and the Belgium national team.

Club Career:

• Genk (2008–2012): De Bruyne began his senior career at Genk, where he played a key role in their 2010–11 Belgian Pro League victory. He scored goals and provided assists during the 2010–11 season, contributing to Genk's success.
• Chelsea (2012–2014): He joined Chelsea in 2012, signing a permanent deal in January 2012. However, he was loaned to Werder Bremen for the 2012-2013 season. Upon returning to Chelsea, he faced challenges and decided to move.
• Werder Bremen (Loan, 2012–2013): During his loan spell at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, De Bruyne showcased his skills, scoring goals and providing valuable contributions.
• Wolfsburg (2014–2015): In January 2014, De Bruyne signed with Wolfsburg for a then-club record fee of £18 million. He excelled in the Bundesliga, setting records for assists and goals, and played a crucial role in Wolfsburg's success.
• Manchester City (2015–present): In August 2015, De Bruyne joined Manchester City for a then-club record £55 million. He has since been instrumental in City's success, winning multiple Premier League titles, League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. He has been named Player of the Season and achieved individual accolades for his outstanding performances.

International Career:

• De Bruyne made his international debut for Belgium in 2010 and has earned over 90 caps, scoring 26 goals. He was part of the Belgian squads in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2016 and 2020.
• He played a crucial role in Belgium's journey to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, contributing with goals and assists. In Euro 2020, he scored and assisted, showcasing his importance to the national team.
• De Bruyne assumed the captaincy for Belgium in March 2023, succeeding Eden Hazard.

Individual Achievements:

• De Bruyne has received numerous individual awards, including being named in various teams of the season, winning the Premier League Playmaker of the Season, and earning the PFA Players' Player of the Year.
• He has consistently been recognized in UEFA, FIFA, and various football organizations' teams of the year, emphasizing his excellence in the sport.

Style of Play:

• Known for his versatility, De Bruyne primarily plays as an attacking or central midfielder. He is admired for his vision, passing ability, long-range shooting, and set-piece expertise.
• Regarded as a complete footballer, he has the capability to control the game, contribute defensively, and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Kevin De Bruyne's career has been marked by individual brilliance, consistent success at both the club and international levels, and his leadership qualities on and off the field.

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Kevin De Bruyne - Honours and Individual Achievements:

Club Honours:

Genk:

• Belgian Pro League: 2010–11
• Belgian Cup: 2008–09
• Belgian Super Cup: 2011

VfL Wolfsburg:

• DFB-Pokal: 2014–15
• DFL-Supercup: 2015

Manchester City:

• Premier League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
• FA Cup: 2018–19, 2022–23
• Football League/EFL Cup: 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
• FA Community Shield: 2019
• UEFA Champions League: 2022–23
• (Runner-up: 2020–21)

Belgium:

• FIFA World Cup third place: 2018

Individual Achievements:

• Bundesliga Young Player of the Year: 2012–13
• Bundesliga Player of the Year: 2014–15
• Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2014–15
• Bundesliga top assist provider: 2014–15
• UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2014–15
• Goal of the Month (Germany): October 2014
• Footballer of the Year (Germany): 2015
• France Football World XI: 2015
• Belgian Sportsman of the Year: 2015
• Best Belgian Player Abroad: 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023
• Manchester City Player of the Season: 2015–16, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22
• Manchester City Goal of the Season: 2019–20
• FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• IFFHS Men's World Team: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2017, 2019, 2020
• ESM Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
• PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
• Premier League Playmaker of the Season: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2022–23
• UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
• FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2018
• Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2019, July 2020
• Premier League Player of the Season: 2019–20, 2021–22
• PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2019–20, 2020–21
• FSA Player of the Year: 2022
• UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season: 2019–20
• IFFHS World's Best Playmaker: 2020, 2021, 2023
• IFFHS UEFA Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
• IFFHS All-Time Belgium XI
• Ballon d'Or 3rd place: 2022
• Premier League Player of the Year by Northwest Football Awards: 2020, 2022

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