Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-12 09:30:00
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is known for his passing abilities and vision, but he is also deceptively quick on the field. Despite being overlooked for his pace, players who have faced him have attested to his speed, with Tom Cairney describing him as a “powerful boy” who can run past people. De Bruyne’s speed is evident when he gets on the ball and drives past opponents, making him a threat on the break with his ability to carry the ball over large distances and create goal-scoring opportunities.
While De Bruyne may not be considered one of the fastest players, he is quicker than his teammate Bernardo Silva, who has been described as “slow” by Jack Grealish. De Bruyne’s ability to dart past players sets him apart from Silva, despite not being a speed demon. In a footrace, De Bruyne would likely beat Silva, but Silva’s footballing intelligence allows him to keep up with top players, showcasing a different kind of prowess on the field compared to pure speed.
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