10 Facts About Kevin De Bruyne You Didn't Know

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10 Facts About Kevin De Bruyne You Didn't Know

10 Facts About Kevin De Bruyne You Didn't Know

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He Speaks 4 Languages!

English, Dutch, French, and German fluently

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Born in Drongen, Belgium

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His youth club Genk once told him he was too quiet and emotionally reserved to go far

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He Wrote an Autobiography at 26

Titled “Keep It Simple” — a rare feat for a still-active player

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Chelsea Sold Him for Just £18M

…and he became one of the greatest playmakers of the Premier League at Manchester City

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Nicknamed "The Ginger Pele"

But in Belgium, he’s also lovingly called “Potato” due to his hair color and shy nature!

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He’s a Huge F1 Fan

Loves following Formula 1 and often visits Grand Prix events

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Most Assists in a Premier League Season (joint-record)

20 assists in 2019–20, tying Thierry Henry's long-standing record

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Featured in FIFA’s "The Journey" mode

He helped develop parts of the storyline and gameplay style.

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Married to His Long-Time Girlfriend

He married Michèle Lacroix in 2017 and they now have three kids

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