10 Defining Moments in the Life of Kevin De Bruyne
Belgium
Football Player
Also known as: KDB, The Ginger Pele
Born: 1991-06-28 (Drongen·Ghent·Belgium)
Age:33
Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Belgium national team, widely regarded as one of the best.
2005-01-01
2005-01-01
Joined Genk Youth Academy
De Bruyne joined the Genk youth academy in 2005, beginning his youth career.
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Career
2008-01-01
2008-01-01
Professional Debut for Genk
Made his first team debut for Genk in 2008.
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Career
2012-01-31
2012-01-31
Signed with Chelsea
Signed with Chelsea but was immediately loaned back to Genk.
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Career
2012-08-02
2012-08-02
Loan to Werder Bremen
Went on loan to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
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Career
2014-01-18
2014-01-18
Signed with VfL Wolfsburg
Joined VfL Wolfsburg for a reported fee of £18 million.
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Career
2015-05-31
2015-05-31
Footballer of the Year in Germany
Named Footballer of the Year in Germany for his performance in Wolfsburg.
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Awards
2015-08-30
2015-08-30
Signed with Manchester City
Signed for Manchester City for a then club-record fee of £55 million.
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Career
2018-05-13
2018-05-13
Premier League Playmaker of the Season
Won the Premier League Playmaker of the Season award.
26
Awards
2020-09-08
2020-09-08
Won PFA Players' Player of the Year
Won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
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Awards
2023-06-10
2023-06-10
Champions League title
Won the Champions League title.
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Championship