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De Bruyne Rules

By Simon Mugford and Football Superstars

Part of the Football Superstars series

How did a boy from Belgium’s youth system become Manchester City’s midfield maestro?

engaging informative inspirational

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Average score: 4.62

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This lively biography combines Kevin De Bruyne’s football journey with cartoons, facts, jokes and an easy-to-follow narrative. It is a motivating choice for young football fans, although its enthusiastic focus on De Bruyne means it offers a celebratory introduction rather than a detailed or critical biography.

Genres

Biography Sport

What is De Bruyne Rules about?

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? Discover how this midfield maestro rose from Belgium's Gent youth system to become a star at Manchester City, clinching Premier League titles and shining on the international stage with Belgium. Packed with fun cartoons, inspiring stories, and lively characters, this book brings De Bruyne's journey to life for young football fans.

About the author

Simon Mugford is a brilliant children's author who loves writing exciting books about football and sports. He is well known for his 'Football Superstars' series, where you can discover fun facts and amazing stories about your favourite players. Simon enjoys making reading fun and inspiring young readers to learn more about the world of sports.

Discussion ideas around De Bruyne Rules

Practice and perseverance: Which moments in De Bruyne’s journey show that hard work matters as much as natural talent?

The midfielder’s role: What makes a midfielder important to a team, and why might De Bruyne’s skills be especially useful in that position?

Changing clubs: How might moving between clubs affect a young footballer, and what could make a new team feel like the right place to succeed?

Heroes and role models: What qualities do you admire in De Bruyne, and how could those qualities help someone outside football?

Individual and team success: How much of De Bruyne’s success comes from his own choices, and how much depends on the teammates and coaches around him?

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

First published

2021

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