De Bruyne, world-class stats: 25 Champions League assists for City | OneFootball

The praise and statistics highlighting the greatness of Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli’s new signing and an undisputed protagonist of European football in recent years, show no signs of stopping. After a career full of successes with Manchester City, with whom he also won the Champions League in 2023, the Belgian midfielder is preparing for a special moment: facing his former teammates at the Etihad Stadium for the first time.

The Belgian ready for his debut against the Citizens: at least 10 more assists than anyone else in the club’s history

One statistic in particular captures his immense quality better than any other: in the Champions League, De Bruyne has provided 25 assists wearing the Citizens’ shirt, at least ten more than any other player in the English club’s history in the competition. This record not only speaks to his vision and pinpoint accuracy, but also to his consistency in delivering decisive contributions on the most important European nights.

De Bruyne’s impact at City was crucial for an entire era of success, and now the Belgian is ready to write a new chapter of his career with Napoli. His European debut with the Azzurri will have a special charm precisely because it will coincide with the match against the club to which he dedicated much of his career. The city of Naples and its fans are eagerly awaiting to see him in action on the European stage as well, confident that his experience and class can be the extra weapon for Antonio Conte’s project. Facing Guardiola and the Citizens will be an exciting and significant test, both from a sporting and emotional point of view, for a champion who has already shown he can change the fate of a match with a single play.

Andrea Alati

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