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Kyle Newbould

Vincent Kompany details what makes Man City star Kevin De Bruyne 'the best player in the world'

Vincent Kompany believes former Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne is the world's best player when executing a manager's tactical plan - setting him apart from fellow Belgian Eden Hazard during the pair's prime.

De Bruyne enjoyed another outstanding season at the heart of midfield as City secured an illustrious treble. The 31-year-old racked up an incredible 28 assists across all competitions, with 10 goals of his own to boot.

Erling Haaland's arrival last summer handed the Blues midfielder a new opportunity to adapt, with his role under Pep Guardiola evolving to move further forward. Kompany had the pleasure of playing with De Bruyne and Hazard for Belgium, often comparing the two.

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