Kevin De Bruyne Age, Wiki and Bio

Kevin De Bruyne

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityBelgian
Date of Birth28/06/1991
Age33 years
BirthplaceDrongen, Ghent, Belgium

Bio/Wiki

Real NameKevin De Bruyne
Nickname(s)The Ginger Pele, The Prince, Tumble Dryer

Physical Stats & More

Height181 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Golden Brown

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signCancer
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Watching

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Caroline Lijnen (2010-2013)
Marriage DateJune 2017

Family

SpouseMichele Lacroix
Children
SonMason Milian De Bruyne
DaughterNone
Parents
FatherHerwig de Bruyne
MotherAnne de Bruyne
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterStefanie De Bruyne

Career

Debut
International11 August 2010 for Belgium against Finland in Turku
Club9 May 2009 for Genk against Charleroi
Jersey Number
Belgium#7
Manchester City#17
Coach/Mentor
  • Pep Guardiola
  • Roberto Martínez
PositionMidfielder
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Bundesliga Young Player of the Year: 2012–13
  • Bundesliga Player of the Year: 2014–15
  • Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2015
  • Belgian Sportsman of the Year: 2015
  • Manchester City Player of the Year: 2015–16, 2017–18
  • Premier League Playmaker of the Season: 2017–18
Career Turning PointSeason 2014-2015

Favourites

Favourite Footballers
  • Michael Owen
  • Zinedine Zidane
  • Ronaldinho
Favourite MusicR&B
Favourite FoodCurry
Favourite Video GameNBA

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Range Rover
  • Mercedes G-Class G63 AMG

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kevin De Bruyne's smoking habits are not known.
Kevin De Bruyne's alcohol consumption is not known.
During his early childhood, he traveled through England and Africa due to his parents' involvement in oil investments.
He began playing football at the age of four in Drongen, Belgium.
In his youth, he was a Liverpool fan and decorated his bedroom with Liverpool memorabilia.
He honed his weaker foot in his garden, quickly turning it into a valuable asset.
At 11 years old, he made a plan to focus on football after studying Latin and attending Topsport School.
At 14, he left home to join Genk's Academy and gained attention as a star in his teens.
In 2008, he made his debut for Genk's first team and later led them to victory in the 2010-2011 Belgian Championship.
He began representing his country in 2010.
Chelsea signed him in 2012, loaning him to Werder Bremen before his return in the 2013-2014 season.
He shone at the 2014 FIFA World Cup with the Belgian national team.
De Bruyne's breakthrough season was in 2014-2015, tallying impressive goal and assist numbers.
In 2016, he welcomed a son with his partner, Michele Lacroix.
In 2015, he joined Manchester City in a record-breaking deal.
He was a key player for Belgium in the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
The 2017-2018 season brought De Bruyne success, with a Premier League win and the best playmaker award.
He married Michele Lacroix in June 2017.
He participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Belgium.
De Bruyne founded a clothing line, "KDB," with proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics.
He became the ambassador for Special Olympics in 2014 and can speak Dutch, English, French, and German.