Introducing Kevin De Bruyne’s ‘Rebel’ Father Herwig, Who Criticized Jose Mourinho

Kevin De Bruyne is a player whose name alone evokes images of skill, talent, and success. The Belgian superstar has gained a lot of stardom for his extraordinary on-field exploits. However, today the focus is on his personal life, specifically that of his father, Herwig De Bruyne. 

Intrigue mounts as many seek to uncover all the details about Kevin’s father, especially the amusing story behind Herwig’s notable confrontation with Jose Mourinho. 

Who is Herwig De Bruyne?

Herwig De Bruyne was born and brought up in Drongen, Belgium. Although his precise date of birth remains undisclosed, it is believed that he was born in the early 1970s, now 50. Holding Belgian citizenship, Herwig is primarily an entrepreneur and also looks at his son’s endeavors in the soccer realm. Married to his wife Anna De Bruyne, the couple takes pride in being loving grandparents to three of Kevin’s sons, which the Manchester City star shares with his wife, Michelle Lacroix.

Anna met Herwig in the 1980s while she worked as a petroleum engineer at one of Herwig’s oil factory jobs. After courting, their love story began, and they were married in the late 1980s. Amazingly, Herwig was only 18 when they tied the knot. Likewise, Anna, also being 18, welcomed her first child, Kevin, on June 28, 1991. 

Later on, the couple welcomed Stefanie De Bruyne, who is thought to be in her late twenties, as a second child to their family.

Why did the father of Kevin De Bruyne slam Jose Mourinho? 

Herwig De Bruyne is no less than a mentor for Kevin when it comes to the Belgian’s soccer career. It’s no secret how Kevin’s time at Chelsea unfolded after he arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2013, following a successful rise through the ranks of KRC Genk. Moreover, Jose Mourinho was quite critical of the midfielder, giving Kevin limited minutes on the pitch. 

However, this didn’t settle with Herwig, who, as per soccer biography, reportedly sent a warning to the Portuguese tactician for undermining his son’s performance. 

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De Bruyne made only nine appearances for Chelsea. The Belgian superstar returned on loan to his youth club, KRC Genk, and also spent a season at Werder Bremen. He secured a permanent deal with VfL Wolfsburg in 2014, but a year later, Manchester City ultimately acquired him. The rest is history, as Kevin De Bruyne’s decision was deemed beneficial. The player has achieved remarkable success with the Cityzens and stands as nothing short of a legendary figure. Undoubtedly, it is the guidance of his dad that has shaped him into the player he is today.