Is Kevin De Bruyne the best midfielder in the English Premier League?

Who is the best midfielder in the English Premier League? Some say it’s Paul Pogba or N’Golo Kante. For Manchester City fans, watching the work of star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been exceptional to see.

Flying down the pitch, is there anyone who delivers a better pass than him? No, absolutely not. 

Here at Signables, we’re quick to say De Bruyne is no question one of the best midfielders in the English Premier League. So, what makes De Bruyne so special and how did he end up in Manchester? We’ve got those answers for you today.

Getting to know Kevin De Bruyne

At 29 years old, De Bruyne really is one of the best players on the planet. A talent from Belgium, his professional career started in 2008 with Genk in his home country. After that, De Bruyne bounced around to multiple clubs, but made his way to Manchester City in 2015.

Ever since then, he’s been an incredible signing for the Citizens, while also being incredible for the Belgium national team.

De Bruyne has made more than 150 appearances for City and has delivered with countless amazing assists and goals. Seriously, any time he's on the pitch, you can expect the man to create some magic. 

With De Bruyne’s strong play, he helped Man City win back-to-back EPL titles in 2018 and 2019. This year, he has the club poised to win its first ever Champions League. De Bruyne really is the straw that stirs the drink of the club offensively. 

Time and time again, De Bruyne's amazing passes benefit guys like Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and so many others, who are on the other end of an amazing De Bruyne pass and put it away for a sick goal. 

If you ask us, there's no question De Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in the EPL and the world. Do you agree? We'd love to hear from you to let us know where he ranks among the EPL's best.