Vincent Kompany

• Full name: Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany
• Date of birth: 10 April 1986
• Birthplace: Uccle, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian (also of Congolese descent)
• Position: Centre-back (primarily)
• Height: Approximately 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
• Playing career (selected clubs):
  • R.S.C. Anderlecht (Belgium) — youth & early professional career
  • Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Germany)
  • Hamburger SV (Germany, loan)
  • Manchester City (England) — most notable club spell
  • R.S.C. Anderlecht — returned as player/manager late in career
• Belgium national team:
  • Senior caps: Over 80 appearances for the Belgium national team
  • Goals: Several international goals (notable as a defender)
  • Tournaments: Represented Belgium at UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups (including strong showings at Euro 2016 and World Cup 2014/2018 cycles)
• Notable achievements:
  • Multiple Premier League titles with Manchester City
  • Manchester City captain during a period of sustained domestic success
  • Reputation for leadership, aerial ability, tackling and ball-playing from the back
  • Later transitioned into management after retiring as a player
• Post-playing career: Entered coaching/management; served as manager of Anderlecht and continues to be involved in football leadership and punditry at times.

Summary: Vincent Kompany is a highly respected Belgian centre-back known for his leadership and success at club and international level, most notably captaining Manchester City and representing Belgium in major tournaments.