Kompany stays humble after flying start: "It's always about the players" | OneFootball

FC Bayern has had a dream start to the new season. Since the first matchday, the German record champion has been at the top of the Bundesliga, they are confidently in the next round of the DFB-Pokal, and in the Champions League, they made a clear statement with a 3-1 opening victory against FC Chelsea. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany remains humble despite the dream start – he sees the players as the key to success.

Fans, media, and experts are full of praise for the Munich team. Alongside top stars like Harry Kane and Michael Olise, head coach Vincent Kompany is particularly in the spotlight. Many see the Belgian as the architect of success. However, the 39-year-old himself wants none of it.

“None at all, it's the players. It's always the players. It's great to start a season like this. But they are responsible for it,” Kompany explained in an interview with Sky when asked about his share in the current success series.

Bayern's coach remains humble – and focused

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Kompany's reluctance to push himself into the foreground fits with his tenure so far. Even in difficult moments of the previous season, he kept a cool head and focused on the essentials. He approaches the current euphoria just as rationally.

“I know my role and support them in what they can do. Of course, we need a team culture and clarity. But ultimately, it's a success of the players, and we all have to go in the same direction,” he emphasized.

For Bayern, the start of the season is not only a sporting statement but also a signal to the competition. Kompany's signature is unmistakable, even if he downplays it himself: stability in defense, clear procedures in game buildup, and an offensively variable approach have given FCB early security.

Kompany remains true to his style – humble, factual, focused. The Belgian knows: Only if the players realize their potential can success be sustained in the long term. The coach relies on humility instead of self-praise – an attitude that is well-received in Munich and forms the basis for the success so far. Whether Bayern can continue their high-flying run ultimately also depends on whether Kompany and his team continue to embody this mindset.

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