Vincent Kompany is a former Belgium defender and was a rock at the back for Manchester City. Know everything about his rivals.
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Vincent Kompany is a former Belgium and Manchester City defender. He currently manages the Belgian side RSC Anderlecht. He is notably known for playing with Manchester City for 11 seasons and captaining the club for eight campaigns. He became an integral part of the club and blossomed as one of the best center-backs for City. He is often been regarded as one of the best defenders during his time in English Premier League. Kompany has even represented his country Belgium on many occasions – like the 2008 Olympics and at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, in 2019, it was announced that Kompany would be leaving Manchester City. He likewise returned to his boyhood club Anderlecht and became a head coach for the next four seasons.
Kompany progressed through the ranks of Anderlecht – a Belgian-based football club. He then moved to Bundesliga club Hamburg in 2006. Two years later, in the summer of 2008, he joined the Premier League club Manchester City. With the Citizens, he rose to glory – where he was awarded the captaincy during the 2011-12 season. He also led the club to win the league title that particular season. Vincent Kompany was also a part of the Premier League Team of the Year – for two consecutive years (2011-2012), as well as in 2014. The Belgian international even won the Premier League Player of the Season in 2012. Let us now take a look at the defender’s noteworthy rivals.
Liverpool’s beloved defender Virgil van Dijk and City’s former notable defender Kompany are both admired and respected by fans in particular. Irrespective of the comparison between the two, both have had a prolific careers for their respective club and country. The Dutch professional joined Liverpool in 2018. Ever since he has been a part of the team’s success while winning the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup, and the 2019–20 Premier League title. Today, he has over 150 appearances while being a professional footballer. Kompany has seen himself become a Premier League and Manchester City icon. With time, he established himself as of the best players in world football.
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Thiago Silva joined Paris Saint-Germain from AC Milan in the summer of 2012. A well-spent reported fee of €42 million led the French side to their first league title in 19 years. Amid the trophies and individual honors, Thiago Silva is best known for playing the ball out from defense and dribbling fairly well. He is even known for his impressive skills on the pitch. On the contrary, Kompany had been in Manchester City for more than 10 seasons. He also had incredible numbers while playing for the citizens. Around the same time, his career seemingly had a significant boost. He is said to be the most prolific defender in the Premier League history of Manchester City. To summarize, it really is difficult to choose between two wonderful defenders – especially when both with their skills and ability have proven their worth to date.
Being considered one of the best defenders of this generation Giorgio Chiellini has been praised from various corners across Europe. Through his tough tackling and aggressiveness on the pitch, he is bound to outdo the team he is playing against. His ability to create spaces for his team along with running down a striker has landed him on the list of the greatest defenders of this generation. Kompany on the other hand has been hailed as City’s most iconic defender. A defender that will allow opponents very few goals in the Premier League. With his technique, excellent aerial ability along with strong leadership qualities he is said to give opponents a run for their money, often posing as a nightmare for the opposite team.
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