Kevin De Bruyne is a professional footballer from Belgium, born on June 28, 1991, to parents Herwig De Bruyne and Anna De Bruyne. During his early years, Kevin spent time in both Ealing, England—where his mother’s family resided—and in Africa, where his maternal relatives had roots.
De Bruyne began playing football at the age of four in his hometown of Drongen, Belgium. From an early age, he displayed strong dedication and work ethic, standing out within his youth club. He was soon recognized as a promising talent and began to be seen as one of the future stars of Belgian football.
At the time, Belgium was undergoing a concerted effort to reform its national football infrastructure amid waning public interest and poor international performances. As a standout youth player, Kevin emerged as a figure who could potentially lead this transformation, earning him frequent media attention with interviews before and after matches.
De Bruyne currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester City in the English Premier League and represents the Belgium national team. Widely regarded as one of the best modern advanced playmakers, he is praised for his exceptional passing range, long-distance shooting, and technical ability. These skills have led many analysts to consider him among the top midfielders in European football.
He began his professional career at K.R.C. Genk, where he was a key player in their 2010–11 Belgian Pro League title win. In 2012, he transferred to Chelsea FC, although he found limited playing time. He was subsequently loaned to German side Werder Bremen for the 2012–13 season, where he impressed with goals against Hannover 96, VfB Stuttgart, and a winning goal on November 18 while the team was reduced to 10 men.
In January 2014, De Bruyne signed with VfL Wolfsburg for a reported fee of £18 million. He made his Bundesliga debut in a 3–1 loss to Hannover 96. Later that season, Kevin helped Wolfsburg finish strongly by scoring crucial goals against VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach. In August 2015, he played a key role in Wolfsburg’s victory over Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup.
Later in 2015, De Bruyne was named Germany's Footballer of the Year, a testament to his stellar performances in the Bundesliga. He soon joined Manchester City for a then-record £54 million transfer. Since joining, he has been instrumental in the club's domestic and European successes.
On the international stage, De Bruyne made his debut for Belgium in 2010. He was part of the national squads that reached the quarterfinals in both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA European Championship. As of today, he has earned more than 90 caps for the Belgium national team.
| Birth Date: | 28 Jun, 1991 |
| Age: | 28 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | Belgium |
| Birth Place: | Ghent |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Belgian association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 60 million |
