Genk
De Bruyne began his career with hometown club KVV Drongen in 1997. Two years later, he joined Gent and moved to See more

Style of play
A versatile and highly talented player in the media, he plays mainly as a attacking or an central midfielder but can also operate in several … See more

Genk
• Belgian Pro League: 2010–11
• Belgian Cup: 2008–09
• Belgian Super Cup: 2011 See more

• Keep It Simple (2014) (autobiography, co-authored with Raoul de Groote), Amsterdam: Borgerhoff & Lamberigts, ISBN See more

De Bruyne was capped by Belgium at under-18, under-19, and under-21 level. He made his debut for the Belgian senior team on 11 August 2010 in an international friendly against Finland in Turku; the game ended in a 1–0 loss for Belgium. Before making his full … See more

Family and relationships
De Bruyne's mother is Belgian. She was born in Burundi and has also lived in the Ivory Coast. … See more

1. ^ While several sources indicate that De Bruyne recorded 21 assists during the season, this number has been disputed and in 2020, the … See more