In a bold statement, Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has compared his teammate Kevin De Bruyne to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. At The Best FIFA Football Awards, Walker expressed his belief that De Bruyne is currently among the best players globally.

Following De Bruyne’s remarkable performance in Manchester City’s recent Premier League match against Newcastle United, where he made a significant impact by scoring and assisting in the final moments of the game, Walker emphasized the Belgian’s prowess.

Walker lauded De Bruyne, asserting, “I think there are only certain players, the likes of Messi and Ronaldo, that you can say are in the same bracket as Kevin – Kevin goes into that bracket for me.”

Describing the dynamism De Bruyne brings to the team, Walker added, “He gives you a lift and Kevin is at his best when he is on the ball playing passes that you don’t think are even possible to play.”

The defender’s high praise for De Bruyne’s exceptional skill set and match-winning abilities provides a compelling insight into the impact and influence of the Belgian maestro in the football world.