Know more about the parents and religion of Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany, a Belgian former soccer player, who previously played as a centre-back for Manchester City and the Belgium national team is currently in headlines after reports of him signing with Bayern Munich surfaced online.
For the unfamiliar, as of November 2023, Kompany manages Premier League club Burnley and now is all set to join Bayern Munich.
But how have his careers in playing and management translated into his financial success?
What is the religion of Vincent Kompany and who are his parents and what is their nationality
Various sources estimate Kompany’s net worth at $45 million, accumulated primarily through his soccer career.
He began his professional journey at 17 with Anderlecht, earning accolades like the Belgian Golden Shoe and the Belgian Ebony Shoe. Beyond his soccer career, Kompany made astute investments contributing to his wealth.
He played for Manchester City for eleven seasons, and his recent managerial role at Burnley promises to further increase his net worth in the coming years.
🚨🔴 BREAKING: Vincent Kompany will sign in as new Bayern manager, here we go!
Agreement between clubs with Burnley on €12m fee, contract terms already sealed.
Kompany will become new Bayern head coach on three year deal — it’s done after story reported on Monday. 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/c1KZLGIIxs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2024
Salary & Earnings
Moving from Hamburg to England in 2008 for a modest $7 million, he quickly became one of the top defenders in soccer. His Burnley contract reportedly earned him around $2 pounds per year. His net worth at $45 million.
During his Anderlecht days, his salary was estimated at $3 million per season. Additionally, Kompany has endorsement deals with major brands such as Adidas, Pepsi Max, and Puma.
As of November 2023, he has invested in several sports bars and is the chairman of BX Brussels. Despite his affluent lifestyle, he has disclosed little about his Lancashire residence.
Personal Life
Known for driving a Ford Mustang GT and a Porsche Panamera, Kompany was born in Uccle, Brussels, Belgium, to Joseline Fraselle and Pierre Kompany, alongside his sister and brother in a Christian family.
Kompany’s father, Pierre, is a Congolese immigrant to Belgium and also serves as his agent. He was elected as the first black mayor in Belgium after winning support in Brussels.
Vincent Kompany was born on April 10, 1986, making him 37 years old as of November 2023. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (193 centimeters) and weighing 187 pounds (85 kilograms), he has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Kompany began his career as a central or defensive midfielder before transitioning to a centre-back role. Despite his talent, his career was frequently marred by injuries.
Kompany serves as an official FIFA ambassador for the registered charity SOS Children.
Of Congolese heritage, he honors his father’s native Congo by investing in and supporting projects that provide education and safe living accommodations for children in poverty.
Wife & Children
On June 11, 2011, Kompany married Carla Higgs, a lifelong Manchester City supporter from Manchester. They have a daughter born in 2010 and two sons born in 2013 and 2015.
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