The Belgian is currently recovering from an injury picked up at the start of the season which will keep him sidelined for almost 3 months. But that does not deny the fact that he is one of the finest goal-scoring midfielders around. Last season, De Bruyne scored 8 goals in the Premier League from 37 appearances, 1 goal in the Champions League from 8 appearances, 2 goals in the EFL Cup from 4 appearances and 1 goal in the FA Cup from 3 appearances. He also had 21 assists to his name, which clearly highlights why he is the main man at Manchester City.
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De Bruyne also had a strong 2018 FIFA World Cup, as he scored 1 goal, picked up 2 assists and helped Belgium finish 3rd. Even though he is primarily an attacking midfielder, De Bruyne does not shy away from his defensive duties. He is technically gifted and has a composed head on his shoulders, which, along with his goal scoring abilities, makes him one of the best players in the world. But De Bruyne is also consistent in his performances. In the 2016/17 season, he finished with 7 goals and 23 assists. In the 2015/16 season, he scored 17 goals and had 15 assists to his name.
Manchester City will be hoping that their talisman will be back better than before because they will need him if they are to defend their title this season.
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