| 1. Kevin De Bruyne's smoking habits are not known. |
| 2. Kevin De Bruyne's alcohol consumption is not known. |
| 3. During his early childhood, he traveled through England and Africa due to his parents' involvement in oil investments. |
| 4. He began playing football at the age of four in Drongen, Belgium. |
| 5. In his youth, he was a Liverpool fan and decorated his bedroom with Liverpool memorabilia. |
| 6. He honed his weaker foot in his garden, quickly turning it into a valuable asset. |
| 7. At 11 years old, he made a plan to focus on football after studying Latin and attending Topsport School. |
| 8. At 14, he left home to join Genk's Academy and gained attention as a star in his teens. |
| 9. In 2008, he made his debut for Genk's first team and later led them to victory in the 2010-2011 Belgian Championship. |
| 10. He began representing his country in 2010. |
| 11. Chelsea signed him in 2012, loaning him to Werder Bremen before his return in the 2013-2014 season. |
| 12. He shone at the 2014 FIFA World Cup with the Belgian national team. |
| 13. De Bruyne's breakthrough season was in 2014-2015, tallying impressive goal and assist numbers. |
| 14. In 2016, he welcomed a son with his partner, Michele Lacroix. |
| 15. In 2015, he joined Manchester City in a record-breaking deal. |
| 16. He was a key player for Belgium in the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. |
| 17. The 2017-2018 season brought De Bruyne success, with a Premier League win and the best playmaker award. |
| 18. He married Michele Lacroix in June 2017. |
| 19. He participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Belgium. |
| 20. De Bruyne founded a clothing line, "KDB," with proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics. |
| 21. He became the ambassador for Special Olympics in 2014 and can speak Dutch, English, French, and German. |
| 22. In 2015, he joined Manchester City for a reported club-record fee of £55 million (€75 million), making him the second most expensive transfer in British football history at that time. |
| 23. In the 2017-18 season, he had a significant role in Manchester City becoming the only Premier League team to attain 100 points in a single league season. |
| 24. In 2019-20, De Bruyne equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season. |
| 25. Kevin De Bruyne joined Napoli on a free transfer in June 2025 after his contract with Manchester City expired. |
| 26. In the 2025-26 season, De Bruyne scored eight goals and three assists in 12 matches for club and country. |
| 27. De Bruyne scored two penalty goals in Belgium's 4-2 victory over Wales in September 2025. |
| 28. As Belgium's captain, De Bruyne requested to miss national team matches in October and November 2025 to manage his physical well-being and recover from a thigh injury. |
