Kevin De Bruyne’s Bio
Kevin De Bruyne, the midfield maestro, is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Belgium national team. He is known for his exceptional playmaking abilities and versatility as a midfielder. De Bruyne is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and also best midfielders in the world.
Kevin De Bruyne Age
Born on June 28, 1991, in Drongen, Belgium, he is 32 years old as of 2023.
Kevin De Bruyne Height and Weight
He stands at approximately 5 feet 11 inches (181 cm) tall, and his weight is around 70 kg.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Family
Kevin De Bruyne’s parents are Herwig De Bruyne (father) and Anna De Bruyne (mother). He has a sister named Stephanie De Bruyne.
Kevin De Bruyne Education
He attended KVV Drongen’s youth academy. Later on, he joined the youth academy of KAA Gent.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Relationship
Kevin De Bruyne has been in a long-term relationship with Michèle Lacroix. They have been together for several years and got married in 2017. The couple has 3 children; 2 sons named Mason Milian De Bruyne and Rome De Bruyne and a daughter named Suri De Bruyne.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Career
Kevin De Bruyne’s football journey began in the youth academy of KVV Drongen. He quickly progressed through the ranks and signed his first professional contract with Genk in Belgium. His performances caught the attention of clubs across Europe, leading to his move to Chelsea in the English Premier League in 2012. He was then loaned to Werder Bremen before signing with VfL Wolfsburg in Germany in 2014. He established himself as one of the best players in the Bundesliga and helped the club win the 2014–15 DFB-Pokal.
However, it was his return to the Premier League when he joined Manchester City that truly showcased his exceptional talents. He has become a linchpin of City’s midfield, known for his passing accuracy, vision, and ability to create scoring opportunities. In 2017–18, he had a significant role in Manchester City’s record in attaining 100 points in a single season, which is the only Premier League team to achieve this feat.
In 2019–20, De Bruyne equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season and was awarded Player of the Season. He went on to win the Player of the Season award again in 2021–22. He was again heavily involved in City sealing their first continental treble in 2022–23.
De Bruyne has also been involved with the Belguim national team when he made his full international debut in 2010. He he has since earned over 90 caps and scored 26 goals for the team. De Bruyne is the captain of the Belgium national team.
He was a member of the Belgian squads that reached the quarter-finals both at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and at UEFA Euro 2016. He was named in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as Belgium finished in 3rd place. He has appeared in the UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Awards
Kevin De Bruyne has won numerous individual awards, including Premier League Player of the Season and PFA Players’ Player of the Year. He has also been named to various Team of the Year selections and received recognition for his contributions to his teams. Some of his honours include;
Genk
- Belgian Pro League: 2010–11
- Belgian Cup: 2008–09
- Belgian Super Cup: 2011
Wolfsburg
- DFB-Pokal: 2014–15
- DFL-Supercup: 2015
Belgium
- FIFA World Cup third place: 2018
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
- FA Cup: 2018–19, 2022–23
- 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
Individual
- 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
- 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
- IFFHS Men’s World Team: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2017, 2019, 2020
- ESM Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
- PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
- 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
- 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
Kevin De Bruyne’s Net Worth
Kevin De Bruyne’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. This includes his earnings as a professional footballer, endorsements, and other business ventures.
De Bruyne’s exceptional skills, tactical intelligence, and ability to control the midfield has made him a key player for both Manchester City and the Belgium national team. He continues to be a key figure in the footballing world.
