Vincent Kompany

Vincent Kompany is a retired Belgian football player and manager, born on April 10, 1986, in Uccle, Belgium. He holds Belgian nationality and is also known by the nickname Vince the Prince. Kompany pursued higher education at the University of Manchester.

During his career, Kompany played as a footballer and later became a manager in association football. He has received various awards and recognitions, including FIFA World Cup third place, FA Cup, Premier League, Football League/EFL Cup, FA Community Shield, and many others.

In his home country, Vincent won the Belgian Golden Shoe, Belgian Young Professional Footballer of the Year, Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year, and Belgian Ebony Shoe, among other prestigious accolades. During his time at Manchester City, Vincent was honored as the Supporters' Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year, and awarded the Goal of the Season.

Additionally, Kompany was recognized as the Premier League Player of the Season, inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, and named to the PFA Team of the Year. His achievements extend to being part of the ESM Team of the Year, RBFA 125 Years Icons Team, and winning the Alan Hardaker Trophy. Furthermore, Vincent received the BBC Goal of the Season and the FWA Tribute Award.