Vincent Kompany
π₯ TrendingAt 39 years old, Vincent Kompany remains one of the most prominent Belgium Athletes working today.
Belgian association football player and manager (born 1986)
"His most iconic moment came in the penultimate game of the 2018-19 Premier League season." β About Vincent Kompany
| Metric | Vincent Kompany | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 39 | 47 | -8 yrs |
| Height | 193cm (6'4") | 176cm | +17cm |
| Career length | 21 yrs | ~35 yrs | -14 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Vincent Kompany
Did you know that Vincent Kompany started his professional football career at the age of 17 with Anderlecht, quickly becoming a key player and captain?
- Vincent Kompany earned an MBA from Manchester Business School in 2018, focusing his dissertation on the Premier League's home advantage.
- He co-founded BX Brussels, a football club aimed at providing opportunities for disadvantaged youth in his hometown.
- His father, Pierre Kompany, became the first black mayor in Belgium, elected in Ganshoren in 2018.
- Kompany is fluent in Dutch, French, and English, and also speaks some German.
- He established Elite Management Group, a company that manages the careers of professional footballers.
His most iconic moment came in the penultimate game of the 2018-19 Premier League season. With Manchester City locked in a tense title race and drawing 0-0 against Leicester, Kompany unleashed a stunning long-range strike to score the winning goal, effectively securing the league title.
Kompany is remembered as one of the Premier League's greatest defenders and captains, embodying leadership, intelligence, and resilience. His impact extends beyond the pitch through his community work and academic pursuits, setting a benchmark for athlete professionalism.