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Kevin De Bruyne
Born: June 28, 1991
Height: 5' 11" (181cm)
Weight: 10st 10lb (68kg)
Hometown: Drongen, Belgium
Nationality: 
Belgian
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BelgianPosition: Attacking midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1999-2005 | Gent |
| 2005-2008 | Genk | |
| Senior | 2008-2012 | Genk |
| 2012-2014 | Chelsea | |
| → 2012 | Genk (loan) | |
| → 2012-2013 | Werder Bremen (loan) | |
| 2014-2015 | Wolfsburg | |
| 2015- | Manchester City | |
| International | 2010- | Belgium |
Sports Mole has 4,283 articles about Kevin De Bruyne. Articles 1 to 40:
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Spain vs. Belgium: Red Devils facing major Kevin De Bruyne decision for 2026 World Cup quarter-final
Belgium have a decision to make over Kevin De Bruyne heading into their 2026 World Cup quarter-final with Spain.18:09
Belgium lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 quarter-final as Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku await their fate
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Spain.17:10
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USA vs. Belgium: Why the co-hosts' habit of scoring first could expose Red Devils’ pattern of slow starts
SportsMole analyses how the USA's fast-starting attack could expose Belgium's recurring slow starts ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 clash in Seattle.Jul 5, 21:00
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USA vs. Belgium: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
After the 2026 World Cup clash between USA and Belgium, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two nations.Jul 4, 23:04
Belgium vs. Iran: How Kevin De Bruyne's Red Devils 'golden generation' is limping to an end at World Cup 2026
After Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran on Sunday, Sports Mole takes a look at the end of Kevin De Bruyne's 'golden generation' at World Cup 2026.Jun 22, 01:07
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Belgium vs. Iran: Why the Kevin De Bruyne-Romelu Lukaku partnership can end Jeremy Doku-reliant Red Devils' first-half crisis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at why Belgium may need to turn away from an over-reliance on Jeremy Doku and unleash the Kevin De Bruyne-Romelu Lukaku partnership against Iran in their crucial 2026 World Cup Group G clash.Jun 20, 18:42
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Belgium vs. Egypt: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Monday's World Cup clash between Belgium and Egypt, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jun 13, 21:31
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Man Utd make Bruno Fernandes contract decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'priorities' emerge
Manchester United are reportedly putting contract talks with Bruno Fernandes on the back burner until the end of 2026.Jun 4, 17:10
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Lamine Yamal, Cole Palmer join forces to battle Vinicius Junior in The Cage matchday three
On Day 3 of The Cage, Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer's Generation ¡Ole! collide with a Favela Royale team headlined by Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Junior.May 29, 09:00
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Pep Guardiola's greatest moments as Man City manager after legendary 10-year career at the Etihad
Following confirmation of Pep Guardiola's new two-year contract extension at Man City, Sports Mole picks out some of the Catalan's greatest moments during his legendary trophy-laden reign at the Etihad Stadium.May 24, 18:30
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Bruno Fernandes assist record: Man United captain delivers against Brighton to beat Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry
Bruno Fernandes registers his 21st assist of the Premier League season for Manchester United, setting a new record in a single season.May 24, 17:02
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World Cup squad lists: Every player called up for this summer's tournament
Sports Mole brings you the complete World Cup squad lists for this summer’s tournament, with every player called up by all 48 nations as the final squad announcements are confirmed.May 23, 16:55
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Bruno Fernandes assist record: Man United captain matches Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne as Brighton game assessed
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes equals the Premier League assist record, and needs one more in his final game against Brighton to cement himself in the history books.May 17, 15:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F22%2Fmanchester-city.jpg "Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on June 3, 2023")
A closer look at Manchester City's past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.May 16, 19:00
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The greatest FA Cup finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the greatest FA Cup finals of all time, from Liverpool's stunning 2006 success to Arsenal's 2014 comeback.May 16, 19:00
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Manchester City's greatest ever players: Where do Kevin De Bruyne, Colin Bell, Sergio Aguero rank?
Sports Mole takes on the difficult task of naming the top 10 greatest players to ever represent Manchester City.May 13, 08:00
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Everton vs. Man City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks back at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Everton.May 4, 22:05
Bruno Fernandes assist record: Man United captain makes club history despite trailing Thierry Henry in Premier League
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes may still be behind Thierry Henry in his hunt for the Premier League assist record, but he has still made club history.May 4, 01:27
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Man City 2-1 Arsenal: Erling Haaland equals Diogo Jota record, closes in on Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne with vital winner
Erling Haaland equals a record held by the late Diogo Jota after scoring the match-winner in Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday.Apr 20, 08:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Arsenal on August 12, 2018")
Man City vs. Arsenal top scorers: Where do Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne rank?
Sports Mole looks at the all-time top scorers in matches between Manchester City and Arsenal.Apr 18, 13:38
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Man City vs. Arsenal: Erling Haaland's record against Mikel Arteta's side including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's record against Arsenal including overall wins, goals and assists.Apr 17, 09:36
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Chelsea vs. Man City: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.Apr 13, 11:51
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Most Premier League assists of all time: Where do Mohamed Salah, James Milner rank in top 10?
Who has the most Premier League assists? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most assists in the division, including the likes of Wayne Rooney and Kevin De Bruyne.Apr 13, 08:00
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Manchester City's most expensive signings ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's illustrious history.Apr 8, 07:00
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Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Napoli and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 4, 16:44
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Preview:Mexico vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 23:54
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Man City vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.Mar 4, 21:35
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Preview:Napoli vs Torino - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Torino, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 4, 15:04
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Neymar, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Isak: The most expensive football transfers for each year since 2000
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The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney and who else?
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The best defenders in the world: Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Magalhaes, Achraf Hakimi ranked in top-10 list
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Man City 3-0 Fulham: Antoine Semenyo matches club legend as attacker haunts London club once again
Antoine Semenyo became the first player to score in his first two home Premier League appearances for Manchester City since Kevin De Bruyne back in 2015 with his goal in Wednesday's game with Fulham.Feb 11, 21:23
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Raheem Sterling next club: Attacker 'in talks' with Serie A club with ex-teammate 'luring' him to Italy
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Team News: Napoli vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and Chelsea.Jan 27, 20:00
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Preview:Napoli vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
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Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola tipped to sign Real Madrid 'star' as Premier League title race opens up
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