Kevin De Bruyne’s two remarkable goals against Crystal Palace propelled him into an elite group as the 18th player in the club’s history to reach a century of goals, according to Manchester City official website
Achieving this milestone in his 372nd appearance for the club, De Bruyne has already amassed an impressive 166 assists across all competitions.
Kevin De Bruyne: A Pillar of Manchester City’s glorious success
Regarded as one of the finest midfielders in football history, De Bruyne has played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s success, contributing significantly to the club’s collection of major trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
Now in his ninth season with Manchester City, the 32-year-old has secured an impressive tally of 14 major honors.
De Bruyne’s most prolific scoring season occurred in 2021/22, where he found the back of the net 19 times, with 15 of those goals coming in the Premier League as he clinched his fourth title in the competition.
Throughout his tenure at Manchester City, De Bruyne has consistently hit double figures in goals, achieving this feat in six out of his eight seasons with the club. His lowest goal tally of six occurred during the injury-affected campaign of 2018/19.
In total, De Bruyne has scored 67 goals in the Premier League, 15 in the Champions League, 10 in the Carabao Cup, and eight in the FA Cup.
City fans worldwide will fondly recall Kevin De Bruyne’s pivotal goals against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United en route to Premier League triumphs, as well as his memorable performances in Champions League semi-final clashes against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
While his scoring prowess is undeniable, De Bruyne’s true passion lies in providing assists for his teammates.
Kevin De Bruyne’s record-breaking assists in Premier League history
Last season, he set a remarkable record as the quickest player in Premier League history to reach 100 assists, achieving this feat in just 237 games.
This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Cesc Fabregas by an impressive margin of 56 games. Currently, De Bruyne ranks third all-time for assists in Premier League history.
Meanwhile, Sports Buddy reported in other news that Kevin De Bruyne has recently opened up about his departure from Chelsea, aiming to clear the air surrounding his exit and the role played by former manager Jose Mourinho.
