In October 2018, Pierre was elected the mayor of Ganshoren, making him the first black mayor in Belgium. [48] On 25 February, he scored Manchester City's second goal of a 3–0 victory over Arsenal in the 2018 EFL Cup Final, and was named man of the match. He is also well known as one of the best defenders in the world,he was listed 23rd in "The 100 Best Footballers in the … His brother, François Kompany, plays for Roeselare, having previously had spells at Germinal Beerschot and Macclesfield Town. On 10-4-1986 Vincent Kompany (nickname: Vince The Prince) was born in Ukkel, Belgium. On 30 April 2012, Kompany scored a header from a David Silva corner in the Manchester derby; the game finished 1–0 to City and put them in first place ahead of Manchester United on goal difference with only two games of the season remaining. [49] he eventually managed 17 league starts as Manchester City won the title with a record 100 points.[50]. [citation needed], In the 2011 FA Cup Final he started and finished the match, a 1–0 victory over Stoke City which delivered Manchester City's first major trophy for 35 years. The football player is married to Carla Kompany-Higgs, his … Vincent Kompany Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts – Bad Investments In April 2014, Kompany opened two new sports bars in Belgium by the name of Good Kompany, one at the Grand … [13] Despite his lack of involvement in the season, he was selected in a 30-man provisional squad for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. [40] At that time, an analysis showed that he had suffered 37 injuries since joining Manchester City in 2008 and had missed over two years (878 days) in that eight-year period. [58], On 13 May 2014, Kompany was named in the Belgium squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Kompany, 27, is still nursing a facial injury he sustained while on international duty last month. Kompany played in eight league matches for Manchester City during the first portion of 2017–18, suffering further strains during the period,[42][43][44] before withdrawing minutes into an away fixture against Newcastle on 27 December;[45] Guardiola's responses in the press conferences suggested he was losing patience with the situation. François Kompany is the brother of Vincent Kompany (Manager RSC Anderlecht). ... My brother Vinny!! Vincent Kompany's brother Francois is currently part of the squad at Roeselare Credit: PA https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/vincent-kompany.html François is of Congolese descent through his father. [23] The opening fixture on 7 August 2011 was the Community Shield, which ended in a 3–2 defeat to rivals Manchester United despite City holding a two-goal lead at half-time.[24]. ': Harry Maguire spurns chance from a YARD OUT in contender for miss of the season... 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On 25 July, Kompany signed a six-year contract with Manchester City,[26] the longest of its kind in the club's history. [63] Of Congolese heritage, Kompany represents his father's native Congo, and has invested and engaged in projects which aim to provide an education and safe living accommodation for children living in poverty. Vincent Kompany Career. You win some, you lose some. Kompany also has an older sister. He and his wife, Carla Higgs, have two sons and a daughter. Play it now. October 18, 2018. News about Anderlecht's Vincent Kompany on Sports Mole with the latest player news, biographical information, pictures and more. There was a lovely moment at the start of the second half when Francois Kompany, Vincent's younger brother, was brought on. [36] in February 2016, he was fit to take part in the League Cup Final in which City defeated Liverpool, and was named man of the match;[37] however in May he was again forced off in the early stages of the Champions League semi-final, finishing on 22 appearances and subsequently missing Euro 2016 with Belgium.[38]. "At the moment the zeros in my contract are not so important. [31], During 2014–15, Kompany accumulated 33 appearances in all competitions, but the club could only finish runners-up in the league and were eliminated from the domestic and continental cups at early stages, also losing out in the Community Shield. He is the current manager of Belgian club RSC Anderlecht. 콩파니는 2011년 FA컵 우승 당시 팀의 중요한 멤버였습니다. His brother, François Kompany, plays for Roeselare, having previously had spells at Germinal Beerschot and Macclesfield Town. Vincent Kompany was born on 10 April 1986 in Uccle, Brussels, Belgium, the son of Pierre and Jocelyne Fraselle Kompany as Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany. Profession: Professional football Player Known For: Soccer Player Salary: 10.4 million GBP Net Worth: 45 Million Family & Relatives. As one of the best footballers of his generation and by far the best defender in the history of Belgian football, in this article, we take a look at Vincent Kompany biography. [67], Kompany's father, Pierre, is a Congolese immigrant to Belgium and serves as his agent. References External links. Prince William spotted for first time since Harry revealed there is a rift between the brothers. REVEALED: Referee Darren Drysdale squared up to Ipswich's Alan Judge on the pitch after being called 'a... 'Cristiano Ronaldo was a wrong purchase? [38], At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Kompany featured in five of his nation's seven matches, playing every minute in the knockout phase as they advanced to the semi-finals before losing to eventual champions Kompany fils, 32, who was born in the Brussels suburb of Uccle, and his younger brother, François, who is also a professional footballer in the Belgian leagues, spoke of … Later that day, he was named in the PFA Team of the Year alongside teammate Tevez. Regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, and of all-time in English football, [7] he was listed 23rd in "The 100 Best Footballers in the World" by The Guardian. Vincent Kompany is both the captain of English Premier League club Manchester City and a constant fixture on the Belgium national team. Big shoes to fill: Vincent Kompany (right) was at the Eendracht Aalst's unveiling of younger brother Francois. 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Pierre was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but migrated to Belgium in 1975 as a refugee. He later came on as a substitute in the opening game for Hamburg against Bayern Munich. [69], Kompany married his Mancunian girlfriend, Carla Higgs, a lifelong Manchester City supporter on 11 June 2011,[70] and together they have a daughter, Sienna, who was born on 10 June 2010,[71] and two sons, born in 2013 and 2015. He is also sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all his senses. Among his friends are former Chelsea goalkeeper Yves Ma-Kalambay and former Manchester United defender Floribert N'Galula Vincent Kompany missed his testimonial due to a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Anderlecht in August. Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany (French pronunciation: ​[vɛ̃sɑ̃ kɔ̃pani]; Dutch pronunciation: [vɪnsɛnt kɔmpani]; born 10 April 1986) is a Belgian retired professional footballer who played as a centre back and is currently the manager of Belgian club RSC Anderlecht. After winning the curtain-raising 2012 FA Community Shield 3–2 against Chelsea (Kompany lifting the trophy at the unfamiliar venue of Villa Park),[27] the 2012–13 season was something of a disappointment for the club as they finished bottom of their Champions League group, placed second in the league (but far behind winners Manchester United) and lost the FA Cup Final 1–0 to Wigan Athletic. [55], On 17 August 2020, it was announced that he would be the head coach at Anderlecht for the next four seasons, after retiring from professional football on the same day. However, Kompany closed down both bars within a year of their opening. - His sons - Vincent and Francois have congratulated him on Instagram. Prince William spotted for first time since Harry revealed there is a rift between the brothers. Manchester City centre back Ruben Dias says learning from United duo Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic in action was his 'dream weekend' watching the Premier League as a … In October 2018, Pierre was elected the mayor of Ganshoren, making him the first black mayor in Belgium. Father of Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, Pierre, has won the poll for the municipality of Ganshoren in Brussels, earning him the title of mayor. In November 2009, Kompany fell out with the Belgium manager Dick Advocaat. — Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 19, 2019. Kompany began his professional career at Anderlecht; having graduated from their youth system, he was with the club for three seasons as a first team player before moving to Bundesliga club Hamburg in 2006. Kompany had already lifted the EFL Cup again in February 2019 after a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea. [6] Kompany was included in the Premier League Team of the Year for two years in a row in 2011 and 2012 as well as being included in the 2014 team, and won the Premier League Player of the Season in 2012. [32] In April 2015, he suffered a muscular injury during the Manchester derby which ended his campaign early,[33] and this would prove to be the start of a long spell of recurring injuries (mainly muscular strains) for a player who had already endured a number of physical problems since his arrival in England. Vincent Kompany isn't struggling mentally, according to his brother (Image: GETTY) The Manchester City ace has been left devastated following his latest breakdown with damaged knee ligaments. [44][46][47] He returned to the team on 3 February 2018, completing the 90 minutes of a 1–1 draw away to Burnley while Aymeric Laporte, the club's new record signing in the same position, remained on the bench throughout. 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Kompany fils, 32, who was born in the Brussels suburb of Uccle, and his younger brother, François, who is also a professional footballer in the Belgian leagues, spoke of their pride in French, Dutch and English in the clip. François is the brother of professional footballer Vincent Kompany. The site lists all clubs he coached and all clubs he played for. Although several top European sides immediately showed interest, the player and his entourage decided to first develop a few more years at Anderlecht. Father of Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, Pierre, has won the poll for the municipality of Ganshoren in Brussels, earning him the title of mayor. Despite receiving treatment for his bloodied and broken nose, Kompany played on to help Belgium win the World Cup qualifier 2-1 and posted a grisly picture of his injury on Facebook after the match. - His sons - Vincent and Francois have congratulated him on Instagram. [16] On 28 September, Kompany scored his first goal in City's 2–1 away defeat by Wigan Athletic. His brother, François Kompany, plays for Roeselare, having previously had spells at Germinal Beerschot and Macclesfield Town. On 25 April, he again continued to captain the side in the absence of striker Carlos Tevez against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, playing the full 90 minutes alongside Lescott in an important 1–0 victory courtesy of a late 75th-minute strike from Edin Džeko. On 6 May 2019, Kompany scored Manchester City's only goal during a 1–0 victory over Leicester City with his first goal from outside the box for the club. Vincent Kompany nailed the truth about John Stones more than three years ago. Furious, Advocaat removed him from the squad altogether, although on 24 February 2010 he was recalled to the Belgium squad by Advocaat for the friendly against Croatia. He is someone who harvests the fruits of his labour. On 22 August 2019, Kompany decided to step down managerial duties on the pitch, to focus primarily on being a player. The proud Manchester City and Belgium captain was on the pitch at the Pierre Cornelisstadion as his 23-year-old brother held his side's black-and-white jersey having completed his … The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. And, with a plaster over his nose while standing alongside Francois yesterday, the defender still appears to be healing from the clash seven weeks on. The rocky relationship with Hamburg and Kompany is said to be a major factor in him transferring to Manchester City. The Manchester City legend gave the young England defender the … François is of Congolese descent through his father. He made his 19 million dollar fortune with Manchester City, HSV, Belgium National Football Squad, Rode Duivels. 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