Kevin De Bruyne

Date of Birth: June 28, 1991

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Kevin De Bruyne is a professional Belgian footballer widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world. He was born in Drongen, Belgium, and began his career with Genk, where he won the Belgian Pro League in 2011. His impressive performances at Genk led to a transfer to Chelsea in 2012, although he struggled to secure a regular spot in the team. After a successful loan spell at Werder Bremen, De Bruyne moved to Wolfsburg in 2014, where he flourished, winning the German Cup and earning the Bundesliga Player of the Year award in 2015. In 2015, he transferred to Manchester City for a then-club-record fee, and has since become a pivotal figure for the team. De Bruyne has been instrumental in helping Manchester City win multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and League Cups. He is known for his exceptional passing, vision, and ability to score goals from midfield. Internationally, De Bruyne has been a key player for the Belgian national team, helping them achieve a third-place finish in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

5 Interesting Facts about Kevin De Bruyne

1. Kevin De Bruyne is multilingual, speaking Dutch, French, English, and German.

2. He was named the Premier League Playmaker of the Season in 2017–18, 2019–20, and 2020–21.

3. De Bruyne has been included in the PFA Team of the Year multiple times.

4. He is the first player in Premier League history to provide 15+ assists in three different seasons.

5. He won the UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season award in 2019–20.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kevin De Bruyne

1. “I always try to do my best for the team and try to help the team as much as possible.”

2. “Football is a simple game but it’s difficult to play simple.”

3. “You always want to win, but you have to lose sometimes to grow.”

4. “I just try to be the best version of myself every day.”

5. “In football, you always have to prove yourself again.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kevin De Bruyne’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $60 million.

Children

Kevin De Bruyne has three children with his wife, Michele Lacroix. Their first son, Mason Milian De Bruyne, was born in 2016. They welcomed their second son, Rome De Bruyne, in 2018, and their daughter, Suri De Bruyne, was born in 2020.