Vincent Kompany was a commanding centre-back who spent 11 years at Manchester City, captaining them to four Premier League titles. He won more than 80 caps for Belgium.
After returning to Anderlecht as player-manager, he took over at Burnley in 2022 and won the Championship with a possession-based style in his first season.
Bayern Munich appointed him in 2024, and he won the Bundesliga in his first season.
Coaching style
Kompany’s teams play possession-based, attacking football with a high defensive line. His Burnley team dominated the Championship in 2022/23, and his Bayern team won the Bundesliga in his first season. He is known for his calm, intelligent approach and strong leadership.
International career
As a player, Kompany captained Belgium and won more than 80 caps. He played at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, where Belgium finished third.