Now for the skipper. City’s man mountain leader, our eloquent and multi-lingual captain has become renowned throughout the game as an ambassador for the club. Over to Lorna…
Vincent Kompany
No: 4 (Captain)
Date of Birth
10/04/1986
Born
Ukkle, Belgium
Height
6′ 4′
Nickname
Vince the Prince
Position
Central Defender
Signed
August 2008 from Hamburg for fee in the region of £6m
Former Clubs
Anderlecht, Hamburg SV
International
Belgium, 55 appearances, 4 goals
Vincent started life out as a midfielder and switched to his international position of centre-half with complete and confident composure. However, he is equally at home as a central or defensive midfielder in front of the centre backs.
His comfort in two positions proved to be a massive bonus to City meaning he could cover various positions (August 2008/09) when City’s squad was suffering from various injuries. He himself played through the cortisoned pain barrier for Mark Hughes repeatedly.
His performances earned him respect from Roberto Mancini enough to make him a regular starter and key to the Italian bringing City’s defence under control.
You cannot select a better defender in your back four than Vincent. Never afraid to battle to get the ball away. Not only is Kompany multilingual but he has proved to be multitalented.
Kompany came to City under Mark Hughes as the Welshman’s third signing and made a huge and impressive debut in our victory of 3 -0 over West Ham United in August 2008.
He hasn’t looked back.
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UPCOMING DATES for Your Filofax
all times East Manchester BST
Mo 8 Jul First Team Training Starts
We 10 Jul Squad Depart for South Africa
Sa 14 Jul 14h00 Supersport United, Nelson Mandela Football Invitational, Pretoria
Th 18 Jul 19h00 AmaZulu FC, Nelson Mandela Football Invitational, Durban
We 24 Jul TBC South China, Barclays Asia Trophy, Hong Kong
Sa 27 Jul TBC Spurs/ Sunderland, Barclays Asia Trophy, Hong Kong
We 31 Jul 17h15 AC Milan, Audi Cup 2013, Munich, Allianz Arena
Th 1 Aug TBC Bayern Munich/ Sao Paulo, Audi Cup 2013, Munich, Allianz Arena
Sa 10 Aug TBC City vs Arsenal, Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Sa 17 Aug 15h00 Newcastle United, The Etihad
Sa 24 Aug 15h00 Cardiff City, Cardiff City Stadium
Th 29 Aug 12h00 Champions League Group Stage Draw, Monaco
Sa 31 Aug 23h59 Summer Transfer Window Closes
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