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Everything you need to know about Kevin De Bruyne, including his journey from Belgium to Premier League dominance, his financial success, on-field achievements and personal details about his parents and wife.
Who is Kevin De Bruyne?
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Kevin De Bruyne is a highly acclaimed Belgian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional playmaking abilities, vision and precise passing.
Primarily an attacking midfielder, he also operates effectively in various midfield roles.
De Bruyne currently plays for Manchester City in the Premier League and represents the Belgium national team.
Widely regarded as one of the best midfielders globally, he is celebrated for his intelligence on the ball, technical prowess and crucial contributions to his team's attacking play, consistently delivering assists and scoring important goals.
De Bruyne will depart Man City at the end of the 2024-25 season.
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Kevin De Bruyne Age
Born on June 28, 1991, Kevin De Bruyne is 33 years old (as of April 2025).
Kevin De Bruyne Height
Kevin De Bruyne is 5 feet 11 inches (1.81m) tall.
Kevin De Bruyne Biography
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Kevin De Bruyne was born on June 28, 1991, in Drongen, Belgium.
His journey in professional football commenced at Genk, where his prodigious talent quickly became apparent.
Progressing through the youth ranks, De Bruyne made his senior debut for the club in 2008, displaying glimpses of the exceptional playmaker he would later become.
During his time at Genk, he contributed significantly to their league title win in the 2010–11 season, establishing himself as a key player with his five goals and 16 assists in 32 appearances.
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In 2012, De Bruyne made a move to Chelsea, yet his opportunities at the London club were limited. Despite his undeniable potential, he found it challenging to secure a regular first-team place.
Consequently, he spent a season on loan at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, where he flourished, showcasing his creative abilities and goal-scoring prowess.
The Belgian’s performances in Germany revitalised his career and demonstrated his capacity to influence matches.
Following his successful loan spell, De Bruyne transferred to VfL Wolfsburg in 2014. It was in Wolfsburg where he truly blossomed, becoming one of the standout players in European football.
His vision, passing range and ability to deliver crucial assists were instrumental in Wolfsburg's success, including winning the DFB-Pokal in 2015.
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The Belgian’s exceptional performances earned him numerous individual accolades and attracted the attention of Europe's top clubs.
In the summer of 2015, De Bruyne returned to the Premier League, signing for Manchester City for a then club-record fee of £55 million (€75 million).
He became pivotal to their domestic dominance. Under the management of Pep Guardiola, De Bruyne evolved into one of the most complete midfielders in the world.
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His technical skill, tactical intelligence and consistent high-level performances have been crucial in Man City's six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League Cups.
De Bruyne was also part of the City side that won the elusive Champions League crown in 2023, having finished runners-up to Chelsea two years earlier.
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He has also been recognised with individual awards, including the Premier League Player of the Season. Internationally, De Bruyne is a key member of the Belgian national team. He has represented Belgium at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2010.
He has since featured in major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships, becoming an integral part of Belgium's golden generation.
His contributions to the national team have been significant, with his playmaking and goal-scoring ability often proving decisive in crucial matches.
Kevin De Bruyne International Career
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Kevin De Bruyne's international career for Belgium began when he represented the under-18, under-19 and under-21 teams before making his senior debut on August 11, 2010, against Finland, in a friendly that ended in a 1–0 defeat.
Initially eligible to play for Burundi, his mother's birthplace, De Bruyne quickly established himself as a key player during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification, scoring four goals and helping Belgium qualify for their first major tournament in 12 years.
Named in Belgium's squad for the 2014 World Cup, De Bruyne shone in the tournament, assisting a goal against Algeria and scoring the opening goal in the round-of-16 clash against the United States.
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However, Belgium's journey ended in the quarter-finals against Argentina. His contributions continued in the qualifying rounds for UEFA Euro 2016, where he scored crucial goals, including two against Andorra, securing Belgium's place in the finals.
During Euro 2016, De Bruyne was instrumental, being named BBC Man of the Match for his performance against Hungary.
He played in the 2018 World Cup as well, assisting in the opening match against Panama and scoring a vital goal against Brazil in the quarter-finals, although Belgium was ultimately eliminated by France in the semi-finals.
In Euro 2020, De Bruyne scored a crucial winning goal against Denmark and was expected to lead the team in the 2022 World Cup, where Belgium faced disappointment by exiting in the group stage.
On March 21, 2023, he became Belgium's captain following Eden Hazard’s retirement, guiding the team to a historic victory over Germany — the nation’s first since 1954.
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By June 2024, he reached his 100th cap and was selected for UEFA Euro 2024, further solidifying his legacy in international football.
As of April 2025, De Bruyne has 109 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 30 times.
Kevin De Bruyne Stats
According to Transfermarkt, Kevin De Bruyne has played 643 senior club games, scoring 153 times (as of April 2025).
The majority of games came for Manchester City, for whom the Belgian playmaker has featured 414 times and scored 106 goals.
He played 113 times for Genk, scoring 17 goals, 73 times for Wolfsburg, finding the back of the net 20 times, while he featured 34 and nine times for Werder Bremen and Chelsea, respectively, scoring 10 for the German outfit.
Considering Premier League games alone, Kevin De Bruyne has played 281 times in the English top flight, scoring 70 goals and assisting 118.
The Belgian ranks second for all-time assists, significantly below Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs.
Kevin De Bruyne Salary
Kevin De Bruyne’s current Manchester City contract, signed in 2021 and expiring at the end of the 2024-2025 season, sees him earn around £20.8 million per year, which translates to a weekly wage of approximately £400,000.
De Bruyne is the second-highest paid player in the Premier League (as of April 2025) behind club teammate Erling Haaland.
Kevin De Bruyne Honours
As of April 2025, Kevin De Bruyne has won a plethora of titles, from top-flight victories in England and Germany to Champions League glory with the Cityzens. The Belgian's honours include:
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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, 2023–24
FA Cup: 2018–19, 2022–23 runner-up: 2023–24
Football League/EFL Cup: 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
FA Community Shield: 2019, 2024
UEFA Champions League: 2022–23, runner-up: 2020–21
Belgium
FIFA World Cup third place: 2018
Individual
Bundesliga Young Player of the Year: 2012–13
Bundesliga Player of the Year: 2014–15
Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2014–15
UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2014–15
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, 2024
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 Squad of the Season: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 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
Sports Illustrated Premier League Team of the Decade: 2010–2019
IFFHS World's Best Playmaker: 2020, 2021, 2023
IFFHS UEFA Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
RBFA 125 Years Icons Team: 2020
IFFHS All Time Belgium XI
Premier League Player of the Year by Northwest Football Awards: 2020, 2022
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Kevin De Bruyne Parents
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Kevin De Bruyne's parents are Herwig and Anna De Bruyne.
His father, Herwig, is reportedly involved in the oil investment business. His mother, Anna, was born in Burundi, East Africa, and lived in Ivory Coast.
She is said to work as a petroleum engineer. Anna is of Belgian descent, and her Flemish parents moved to London for work before she returned to Belgium and met Herwig.
They settled in Drongen, a Dutch-speaking part of Belgium.
Kevin De Bruyne Wife
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Kevin De Bruyne is married to Michèle Lacroix. They reportedly met on Twitter in 2014.
They got to know each other over text and began dating.
Kevin proposed to Michèle in Paris in December 2016, and they married in Italy in June 2017.
They have three children: two sons named Mason Milian and Rome, and a daughter named Suri.
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Kevin De Bruyne Net Worth
According to various sources, Kevin De Bruyne's net worth is estimated to be between $50 million and $70 million.
His wealth stems from being one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, along with lucrative endorsement deals with major global brands such as Nike, Emirates, Audi, Wow Hydrate and Credit Karma, which together contribute approximately £8 million annually to his income.
He reportedly owns properties in both England, a mansion in Cheshire valued at around £6 million, and Belgium, a custom-built home in Drongen valued at £2 million, in addition to other investments.
Kevin De Bruyne Instagram
Kevin De Bruyne is on Instagram (@kevindebruyne), where he has a significant following and regularly posts about his professional and personal life, including match highlights, training photos, family moments and endorsements.
As of April 2025, De Bruyne has 26.2m followers.
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