Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and captains the Belgium national team.
Known for his passing, technique, shooting, and playmaking, he is regarded as one of the greatest players in Premier League history.
Recently, his announcement of leaving Manchester City has drawn significant attention from fans. Let's join BRG365 in looking back at the legendary and successful career of this football icon.
🚩Rising to prominence in Ghent
Kevin De Bruyne began his football journey in Ghent, Belgium, playing for KVV Drongen at age four before joining KAA Gent's youth academy.
His talent caught attention, leading to a move to Genk in 2005, where he helped win the Belgian Pro League in 2011. His performances earned him a £7 million transfer to Chelsea in 2012.
🌅Breakthrough: Chelsea to Wolfsburg
Chelsea (2012-2014):
De Bruyne joined Chelsea from Genk in 2012, but under José Mourinho, his opportunities were limited. He was loaned to Werder Bremen for the 2013-2014 season, where he regained his form, scoring 10 goals and adding several assists.
After returning to Chelsea, he made only five Premier League appearances before moving to Wolfsburg in January 2014. Despite being brief, this period was key to his development.
Wolfsburg (2014-2015):
At Wolfsburg, De Bruyne flourished. In the 2014-2015 season, he scored 10 goals and set a Bundesliga record with 21 assists in 34 matches.
His performances helped the team win the German Cup and finish second in the Bundesliga. These achievements highlighted his exceptional talent and set the stage for his move to Manchester City, where he became a world-class player.
🔥Man City Legend: Ascending To Glory
Kevin De Bruyne joined Manchester City in 2015 for £55 million and quickly became the team's creative leader.
Renowned for his vision, passing, and versatility, he played a key role in City’s Premier League titles, including the record-breaking 2017-2018 season.
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⚽Achievement
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✍Statistic
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Total Matches Played
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413
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Goals Scored
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106
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Premier League Titles
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6
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FA Cups
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2
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League Cups
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5
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UEFA Champions League
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1
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FIFA Club World Cup
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1
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UEFA Super Cup
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1
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Community Shields
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3
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Major Honors Won
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19
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Kevin De Bruyne has played 413 matches for Manchester City, scoring 106 goals. At 33, he’s won 19 major honors, including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, one UEFA Champions League, and three Community Shields.
🌧The Regret of Leaving Blue Moon
Pep Guardiola has praised Kevin De Bruyne as "one of the greatest Premier League players of all time" and called his departure from Manchester City a "sad day" for the club.
Ruben Amorim, the boss of Manchester City's rival, Manchester United, spoke in his press conference: "He was one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Time passes for everyone, and it's natural. He made the league better."
He has elevated Manchester City from a formidable team to an unstoppable force, and transformed the Premier League from a muscle league into a magic show — that’s Kevin De Bruyne.
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