Kevin De Bruyne
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
This season
Overall Grades by game
This season
News
Most creative player on pitch
De Bruyne generated five shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Iran.
Analysis: De Bruyne was Belgium's most creative force in Sunday's goalless draw with Iran, registering five shots (one on target), three corners, three key passes, ten crosses (two accurate) and one tackle across 87 minutes before being replaced by Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Belgium pushed desperately for a late winner. The midfielder's best moment came in the second half when his precise cutback found Maxim De Cuyper at point-blank range, only for Alireza Beiranvand to produce a remarkable reflex save that denied what appeared to be a certain goal, and he also forced Beiranvand into a strong stop with a long-range effort earlier in the match. With Belgium needing a win against New Zealand to avoid a second consecutive group stage elimination, De Bruyne's ability to unlock defensive blocks with his delivery, movement and shooting from distance will be the key factor in determining whether this Belgian generation finally delivers at a major tournament.
Leads attack with four shots
De Bruyne recorded four shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Egypt.
Analysis: De Bruyne was Belgium's most dangerous creative presence in Monday's 1-1 draw with Egypt, registering four shots (one on target), two corners, four crosses and a free kick that struck the outside of the post in the second half before Lukaku's introduction changed the match. The Napoli midfielder controlled the tempo from a central attacking role and was consistently involved in Belgium's best attacking moments, combining with Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans to probe an Egyptian defensive block that sat deep and conceded space only in transition. His ability to deliver from dead balls, drive into the box and create from deep make him Belgium's single most important player at this tournament, and a more clinical finishing performance from his teammates will be needed if his creative output is to translate into results.
Explore more players
Nico Paz
COM• #10• AM
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
INT• #20• CM
Luka Modrić
MIL• #14• CM
Manuel Locatelli
JUV• #5• CMSelect Player
Search and select a player to compare