Anton Ferdinand says he is a huge fan of how much Kevin De Bruyne thinks about every decision he makes on the pitch.
The pundit praised De Bruyne for this trait on FIVE’s official YouTube channel.
Ian Wright had also pinpointed the Belgian’s astuteness to slot the ball through Fabian Schar’s legs for his equaliser against Newcastle United.
Anton Ferdinand says everything Kevin De Bruyne does is “thought out”
The Manchester City midfielder is often praised for how smart he is, as is reflected on the pitch due to his astute decision-making.
It always seems like every time De Bruyne tries to play a pass, take a shot or put in a cross, he has done so for a justified reason rather than just a case of him following his natural instinct.
Anton Ferdinand is an admirer of this very aspect when it comes to Kevin De Bruyne.
“Do you know what I love about him? You can see there’s a thought process to everything he does. Everything’s thought-out. And when it’s being thought out, he’s actually doing it while you can see it ticking in his brain and I think it’s just brilliant”, he said on FIVE’s official YouTube channel.
Kevin De Bruyne must make use of this trait as he ages
It’s hard to disagree with Anton Ferdinand as Kevin De Bruyne is renowned for being one of the smartest players around and as he turns 33 in June, he must make more use of his unique footballing brain.
After all, it is inevitable that the five-time Premier League winner will endure a dip in his pace and stamina, as becomes the case with every athlete.
But to remain a step ahead of the rest, De Bruyne’s brilliant footballing mind could come to his rescue, as has been the case with several midfielders in the past who have remained world-class well into their latter years in the game.
One would never put it past Kevin De Bruyne to outsmart younger, faster and fitter players in the future as the way he breaks down the game is one of the reasons why he has remained at the top.
