FA Cup: De Bruyne Deserves Ballon d’Or – Says Man City Star
Manchester City midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, has expressed his belief that his teammate, Kevin De Bruyne, is deserving of a Ballon d’Or in his career.
Kovacic made this statement in response to De Bruyne’s remarkable performance during Man City’s 6-2 victory over Luton Town in the FA Cup on Tuesday.
It is worth noting that De Bruyne provided four assists to Erling Haaland, resulting in the Norway international scoring five goals.
Kovacic, who also contributed to the score sheet, shared his thoughts on De Bruyne’s exceptional abilities after the game as reported by City Report.
“Kevin’s career is amazing; a player that deserves to have a Ballon d’Or,” Kovacic said.
Meanwhile, Haaland’s extraordinary achievement not only marked a significant personal milestone but also etched his name in the annals of history. He became the first player in the top flight to score five goals in an FA Cup match since George Best’s legendary performance in 1970.
With an impressive tally of 79 goals in just 83 appearances for Manchester City across all competitions, the 23-year-old striker continues to redefine excellence on the football field.
Throughout the game, the connection between Haaland and his teammate Kevin De Bruyne was evident, as they orchestrated goals that left their opponents speechless.
Haaland’s admiration for De Bruyne’s contribution highlights the significance of their partnership and the seamless understanding they share on the field.
Haaland’ expressed after the match, stating, “It’s a pleasure playing with him; I think we know what we both want from each other; we look at each other, it clicks well.”