Vincent Kompany enjoys the lifestyle which comes with being a modern millionaire footballer. But, despite rising to the top of his sport, the Belgian remains grounded and committed to education.
In good Kompany —
Vincent Kompany enjoys the lifestyle which comes with being a modern millionaire footballer. But, despite rising to the top of his sport, the Belgian remains grounded and committed to education.
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Kompany made his Anderlecht debut in 2003. The defensive player had been with the club's academy since 2000 and went on to win the Belgian Championship with the team in 2004 and 2006.
Bright start —
Kompany made his Anderlecht debut in 2003. The defensive player had been with the club's academy since 2000 and went on to win the Belgian Championship with the team in 2004 and 2006.
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Kompany made his debut for the national team in 2004 in a friendly match against France. He is pictured here tackling legendary French playmaker Zinedine Zidane.
Belgium breakthrough —
Kompany made his debut for the national team in 2004 in a friendly match against France. He is pictured here tackling legendary French playmaker Zinedine Zidane.
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His performances earned him a move to German club Hamburg in 2006. A serious achilles injury limited Kompany to just six appearances in his first season in Germany.
At home in Hamburg —
His performances earned him a move to German club Hamburg in 2006. A serious achilles injury limited Kompany to just six appearances in his first season in Germany.
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After just two seasons with Hamburg, Kompany made the move to Manchester City in 2008.
City slicker —
After just two seasons with Hamburg, Kompany made the move to Manchester City in 2008.
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Kompany was consistently excellent for the Abu Dhabi-owned club and was one of the team's standout performers as they beat Stoke City 1-0 to win the FA Cup in 2011.
Silverware —
Kompany was consistently excellent for the Abu Dhabi-owned club and was one of the team's standout performers as they beat Stoke City 1-0 to win the FA Cup in 2011.
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The highlight of Kompany's career to date arrived in May 2012. A goal from Sergio Aguero deep into injury time gave City a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers and secured the team a first league title in 44 years. As captain, Kompany was the man who lifted the trophy.
Dramatic climax —
The highlight of Kompany's career to date arrived in May 2012. A goal from Sergio Aguero deep into injury time gave City a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers and secured the team a first league title in 44 years. As captain, Kompany was the man who lifted the trophy.
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Manuel Pellegrini was appointed as City manager in May following the sacking of Roberto Mancini. The Chilean is the third different manager Kompany has worked under during five years in Manchester.
Manuel's man —
Manuel Pellegrini was appointed as City manager in May following the sacking of Roberto Mancini. The Chilean is the third different manager Kompany has worked under during five years in Manchester.
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