Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany, commonly known as Vincent Kompany, is a former professional footballer turned football manager.
He is currently the manager of Premier League club Burnley. Taking up the position on 14 June 2022, Kompany has demonstrated his exceptional skills by successfully leading the club to promotion back to the highly competitive Premier League in his first season as a manager.
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- Full name: Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany
- Stage name: Vincent Kompany
- Date of birth: April 10, 1986
- Age: 37 years old.
- Place of birth: Uccle, Brussels, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Occupation: Manager
- Height: 1.93m
- Parents: Pierre Kompany and Joseline Fraselle
- Siblings: François Kompany and Christel Kompany
- Spouse: Carla Higgs
- Children: Kai Kompany, Sienna Kompany
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $45 million
Early life and education
Vincent Kompany, a famous figure in the professional football world, was born on April 10, 1986 in the charming city of Uccle, located in Brussels, Belgium. His mixed heritage is attributed to his Congolese father and Belgian mother.
Growing up, Vincent was nurtured and guided by his loving parents, Pierre Kompany and Joseline Fraselle. He also had a close bond with his two siblings, François Kompany and Christel Kompany. After completing his education, Vincent successfully graduated from the prestigious Alliance Manchester Business School.
Career
Kompany’s professional career began with Anderlecht, where he won the Belgian First Division A title in 2004 and 2006. After his time at Anderlecht, he joined Hamburger SV in 2006, staying there for two seasons. In 2008, Kompany moved to Manchester City.
Vincent Kompany’s tenure at Manchester City can be described as legendary. Over an impressive eleven seasons with the club, he carved his name into football history by leading his team to numerous victories.
During his career at Manchester City, Kompany’s exceptional skills and leadership saw him win four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and two Community Shields.
Furthermore, his remarkable performances on the pitch did not escape attention as he was duly honoured with the PFA Player of the Year award in 2012.
Kompany’s international career began in 2004 when he made his debut for Belgium. During his career, he has accumulated a total of 89 caps and scored four goals. Notably, he represented his country at the 2008 Olympics, where Belgium finished fourth.
Furthermore, Kompany had the honor of captaining his team at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, contributing to the team’s commendable performance in 2018.
Kompany took up a player-coach role at Anderlecht in 2019. However, he decided to retire in 2020 and move into a full-time management position at the club. After two seasons with Anderlecht, Kompany was appointed manager of Burnley in June 2022.
Vincent Kompany began his managerial journey at Anderlecht, where he began his professional playing career. As of 2019, he has assumed the role of player-manager and has successfully guided the team to a commendable fourth place in the Belgian First Division A in his first season.
Continuing his impressive form, he led the club to an incredible third place in his second season, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.
Kompany became manager of Burnley, a club competing in the English Championship in 2022. In his first season, he successfully led the team to promotion to the prestigious Premier League, achieving this feat with an impressive 101 points.
This remarkable achievement made Burnley the first club since Leicester City in the 2013–14 season to surpass the 100-point mark and win the Championship.
Awards and nominations
As a player:
- PFA Player of the Season
- Premier League Player of the Year
- Premier League Team of the Year
- Belgian Footballer of the Year
As a manager:
- EFL Championship Manager of the Season
Social media
- Twitter: @VincentKompany
- Instagram: @vincentkompany
Personal life
Vincent Kompany, 37, a Belgian professional footballer, is happily married to Carla Higgs, a proud Manchester woman with a deep passion for Manchester City.
The couple exchanged vows on June 11, 2011 and have been blessed with three beautiful children. Their eldest, a daughter, was born in 2010, followed by two sons in 2013 and 2015.
Net worth
Famous Belgian football coach Vincent Kompany has a staggering net worth of $45 million.
This considerable fortune comes from his illustrious journey as a highly successful professional footballer.
Throughout his career, Kompany has demonstrated exceptional skills and talent, while securing lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals that have contributed to his considerable wealth.
