Vincent Kompany will always be remembered as a Manchester City hero and one of their greatest-ever players.
Joining before the Abu Dhabi takeover, Vincent Kompany played an essential role in transforming the club into the elite powerhouse it is today.
He captained Manchester City with elegance and humility to several trophy triumphs and was renowned as a fantastic centre-back.
Now he has taken inspiration from Pep Guardiola and entered into management and has landed a massive job at Bayern Munich despite being relegated with Burnley in the 2023/24 season.
What else is there to know about the iconic City skipper? Well, we’ve answered your most frequently asked questions below.
How old is Vincent Kompany and where is he from?
Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany was born on April 10, 1986, in Uccle, Brussels, Belgium.
As of April 18 2024, he is 38 years old.
Vincent Kompany height
Vincent Kompany stands at 6 feet and 4 inches (193cm) tall and used his towering height to be a dominant Premier League centre-back.
Vincent Kompany Instagram and X accounts
Vincent Kompany has an official Instagram account with 1.7m followers but hasn’t posted since September 2023.
When he does post, it’s usually professional pictures from his playing days or celebrating his managerial achievements.
He also has an official X, formerly known as Twitter, account but hasn’t posted since October 2023, when he paid tribute to the late City legend Francis Lee.
Who is Vincent Kompany’s wife?
Vincent Kompany married long-term partner Carla Higgs Kompany on June 11, 2011.
Mancunian Higgs Kompany is a lifelong Manchester City fan and, according to The Sun, they met while Kompany played for Hamburg.
The couple have three children together, two sons and a daughter.
Vincent Kompany net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Vincent Kompany has a net worth of £36.9m.
When did Vincent Kompany retire?
Vincent Kompany announced his retirement as a footballer on August 17, 2020.
He had been working as player-manager for Anderlecht and decided to hang up his boots to focus on being a manager full-time.
“I want to fully commit to my role as a coach and need 100 per cent of my time and focus for it,” Kompany told the Anderlecht club website, via Sky Sports.
“That’s why I’m quitting as a football player. Our ambition and our hunger remains the same.
“I want to stay with the club for at least four seasons and prove that Anderlecht can play a modern style of football, with results. I want to thank Franky (co-manager Frank Vercauteren) for all his help.”
Who did Vincent Kompany play for before and after Man City?
- Anderlecht – 2001-2006
- Hamburg – 2006-2008
- Manchester City – 2008-2019
- Anderlecht – 2019-20
How much did Vincent Kompany cost Man City and who signed him?
Vincent Kompany cost Manchester City a mere £6m, according to City’s own website, which turned out to be a massive bargain. Mark Hughes was the manager when he was signed.
Vincent Kompany stats
Vincent Kompany Man City career stats
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards | Minutes played |
| 2008/09 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 3,941 |
| 2009/10 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2,498 |
| 2010/11 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4,279 |
| 2011/12 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3,608 |
| 2012/13 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3,179 |
| 2013/14 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3,128 |
| 2014/15 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2,753 |
| 2015/16 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1,661 |
| 2016/17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1,167 |
| 2017/18 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1,756 |
| 2018/19 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1,782 |
| Total | 360 | 20 | 11 | 79 | 4 | 29,753 |
Vincent Kompany pre and post-Man City stats
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards | Minutes played |
| Anderlecht | 121 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 10,447 |
| Hamburg | 51 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4,003 |
Vincent Kompany international stats for Belgium
| Caps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards | Minutes played |
| 89 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 7,239 |
Vincent Kompany managerial record
| Club | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals scrored | Goals conceded | Points | Points per game |
| Anderlecht | 95 | 43 | 30 | 22 | 178 | 114 | 159 | 1.67 |
| Burnley | 96 | 41 | 24 | 31 | 144 | 129 | 147 | 1.53 |
Vincent Kompany trophies and honours
Man City trophies
- Four Premier League titles – 2011/12, 2013/14, 2017/18, 2018/19
- Two FA Cups – 2011, 2019
- Four League Cups – 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
- Two Community Shields – 2012/13, 2018/19
Anderlecht trophies
- Two Belgian Pro League titles – 2003/04, 2005/06
International honours
- World Cup third-place – 2018
Individual honours
- Man of the Season (Belgian First Division) – 2003–04, 2004–05
- Belgian Golden Shoe – 2004
- Belgian Young Professional Footballer of the Year – 2004, 2005
- Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year – 2004–05
- Best Belgian Player Abroad – 2010
- The Best Golden Shoe Team – 2011
- Manchester City Official Supporter’s Player of the Year – 2010–11
- Manchester City Player’s Player of the Year – 2010–11
- Manchester City Goal of the Season – 2018–19
- Premier League Player of the Season – 2011–12
- Premier League Hall of Fame – 2022
- PFA Team of the Year – 2010–11 Premier League, 2011–12 Premier League, 2013–14 Premier League
- Alan Hardaker Trophy – 2016, 2018
- BBC Goal of the Season – 2018–19
- FWA Tribute Award – 2020
Managerial trophies and honours
Anderlecht honours
- Belgian Cup runner-up – 2021/22
Burnley trophies
- Championship title – 2022/23
Individual honours
- EFL Championship Manager of the Month – October 2022, December 2022, January 2023, February 2023
- EFL Championship Manager of the Season – 2022–23
- LMA Championship Manager of the Year – 2022–23
When did Vincent Kompany become Burnley manager?
Vincent Kompany took charge of Burnley on June 14 2022 following their relegation from the Premier League.
He transformed the side from the direct football they played under Sean Dyche to a free-flowing, attacking style.
The Clarets dominated the Championship, securing promotion with seven games remaining and beating fierce rivals Blackburn Rovers to clinch the title.
Burnley finished the season with 102 points and just three defeats.
Kompany signed a new contract at Turf Moor until 2028 but things haven’t gone well on the return to the top flight and they will likely be relegated again.
Vincent Kompany Tottenham link
Vincent Kompany performed so well in his debut season as a manager in England that he was strongly linked with the vacant Tottenham job in the summer.
According to The Sun, Spurs made him their No.1 target to replace Antonio Conte but they instead hired Ange Postecoglu.
Vincent Kompany is the new Bayern Munich manager
Kompany endured a terrible first season in Premier League management as Burnley were sent straight back to the Championship with just 24 points after finishing 19th.
However, he has still attracted the interest of Bayern Munich who have made him their new manager.
Thomas Tuchel left his post following the conclusion of the season and Bayern had been turned down by several candidates in a bid to replace him.
That has led to Kompany getting the job and signing a three-year deal at the Allianz Arena until 2027.
On his appointment, Kompany said: “I’m looking forward to the challenge of FC Bayern.
“It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club – FC Bayern is an institution in international football.
“As a coach, you have to stand for what you are as a character: I love having the ball, being creative – but we also have to be aggressive and courageous on the pitch.
“I’m now looking forward to the basics: working with the players, building a team. Once the basis is right, success will follow.”
Pep Guardiola helped Kompany get Bayern Munich job
Though Pep Guardiola has repeatedly stated he believes Kompany will manage City one day, he apparently helped him land the post at his former club.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Sky Italia, via the Express: “Pep Guardiola was also helping us with Kompany, he spoke very highly of Vincent as a talented coach.
“He gave us a big helping hand. He had him as captain at City and he also followed him when he was at Burnley.”
Vincent Kompany statue
In honour of his remarkable achievements for City, the club unveiled a statue of Vincent Kompany outside the Etihad Stadium in August 2021.
Kompany said on the statue to City’s website: “I didn’t really expect to be recognised by such a great club in that way.
“My wife is from Manchester, my kids are born in Manchester, and they go back to a place where they can see something that represents what their Dad has achieved and that is something that I can’t describe.
“The first time I saw the statue I couldn’t believe how big it was, but then again, I’m a big boy, so fair enough! And then especially the pose, for me it means a lot.”
Vincent Kompany coat
Vincent Kompany was snapped wearing a striking black coat on the touchline during a match against Everton in December.
The coat is a designer Moose Knuckles Original 3Q Neoshear Jacket and costs an eye-watering £879.
Vincent Kompany goals v Leicester 2019
Kompany scored a fair number of goals for a centre-back and knew when to pop up with absolutely crucial ones, too.
Though Sergio Aguero’s strike vs QPR will be remembered as the best Premier League moment of all time, it wouldn’t have been possible if Kompany hadn’t scored a header to defeat Manchester United two games earlier.
But even that isn’t Kompany’s greatest moment. That came in the title race of 2018/19.
City were facing Leicester City in their final home game of the season. They were neck-and-neck with Liverpool. Failure to win would have all but handed them the title.
The Blues were struggling to find the breakthrough until Kompany picked the ball up from over 30 yards out and smashed into the top corner.
It’s one of the most unbelievable goals you will ever see, made even better by who scored it and what it meant.
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Vincent Kompany testimonial
Since he played for City for 10 years, Kompany earned the right to have a testimonial match, which he had in September 2019.
A team of City legends faced off against a Premier League All Stars XI to play out a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Martin Petrov and Benjani scored for the Blues with Robbie Keane and Robin van Persie scoring for the All Stars.
The likes of Aguero, David Silva, Joe Hart, Micah Richards, James Milner, Mario Balotelli, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry all played as well.
