Kevin De Bruyne

Belgium · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder, Right winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2017-2023

Playmaker who manufactured chances with whipped crosses and through balls

Nicknames KDB

84.3OVR#16 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“When you're a forward, he finds you and the weight of his pass in behind is superb.”

— Alan Shearer, BBC pundit and former England striker · source

Top 10 attributes

Through Balls97
Vision97
Long Passing96
Crossing96
Set-Piece Delivery94
Spatial Awareness94
Long Shots93
Shot Power92
Curve92
Short Passing92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Finishing 8832 non-penalty goals from 20.8 xG (+11.2) · Domestic top-flight league (StatMuse FC league seasons) 2021-22 to 2025-26 (5 seasons)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.7

Top Speed78
Acceleration80
Dribbling Speed80
Top Speed with Ball78
Knock-on & Run78
Change of Pace78

Shooting 82.0

Finishing ●88
Shot Power92
Long Shots93
Volleys85
Curve92
Penalties82
Heading60
Direct Free Kicks84
Shooting Creativity80
Acrobatics64

Passing 94.3

Short Passing92
Long Passing96
Through Balls97
Crossing96
Link-up Play88
Vision97
Set-Piece Delivery94

Ball Control 86.7

Dribbling87
Possession90
First Touch88
Skills & Tricks75
Weak Foot92
Press Resistance88

Movement 82.4

Off-the-Ball Movement86
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning85
Anticipation87
Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 91.5

Decision Making92
Spatial Awareness94
Game Management88
Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 53.3

Defensive Positioning60
Marking50
Interceptions65
Standing Tackle60
Sliding Tackle50
Offside Trap35

Physical 76.0

Strength75
Stamina88
Agility80
Balance82
Recovery84
Reactions82
Hold-up Play60
Aerial Duels55
Aggression78

Mental 84.0

Big-Game Temperament88
Leadership82
Selflessness82
Concentration84
Determination90
Tactical Discipline78

Career 80.2

Consistency88
Longevity85
Achievements73
Durability70
Loyalty85

Profile

Born: 28 June 1991
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 2009–now
Prime: 2017-2023

Club career

2008–2012 Genk
2012–2014 Chelsea
2012–2013 Werder Bremen (loan)
2014–2015 VfL Wolfsburg
2015–2025 Manchester City
2025–now Napoli

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2023 Manchester City

League title · Belgian Pro League Genk 1

2010–11

League title · Premier League Manchester City 6

2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24

Club World Cup 1

2023

UEFA Super Cup 1

2023

FA Cup 2

2018–19, 2022–23

League Cup 5

2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21

DFB-Pokal 1

2014–15

Community Shield 3

2018, 2019, 2024

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2025–26

DFL-Supercup 1

2015

PFA Players' Player of the Year 2

2019–20, 2020–21

German Footballer of the Year 1