Picture Special

Kompany: His story so far

To celebrate Vincent Kompany turning 31, take a look back at his career highlights...

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: An 18-year old Vincent playing for Anderlecht.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: An 18-year old Vincent playing for Anderlecht.
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INTERNATIONAL SCENE: Kompany pictured in a 2004 game against Serbia.

INTERNATIONAL SCENE: Kompany pictured in a 2004 game against Serbia.
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EUROPEAN BATTLE: Coming up against Chelsea and Hernan Crespo in 2005.

EUROPEAN BATTLE: Coming up against Chelsea and Hernan Crespo in 2005.
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MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF: Another international appearance, this time in 2007.

MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF: Another international appearance, this time in 2007.
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THE REAL DEAL: Vincent battles with Raul in a game against Real Madrid in August 2008.

THE REAL DEAL: Vincent battles with Raul in a game against Real Madrid in August 2008.
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A NEW BEGINNING: Our number four is pictured with Mark Hughes after signing for the Club.

A NEW BEGINNING: Our number four is pictured with Mark Hughes after signing for the Club.
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THE FIRST PRESSER: Vincent gives his thoughts on the move to the media.

THE FIRST PRESSER: Vincent gives his thoughts on the move to the media.
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THE FIRST GOAL: Vincent slots home from close range to notch his first goal for the Club against Wigan in September 2008.

THE FIRST GOAL: Vincent slots home from close range to notch his first goal for the Club against Wigan in September 2008.
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CITY RIVALS: His first taste of the Manchester derby.

CITY RIVALS: His first taste of the Manchester derby.
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FUTURE TEAM MATE: Battling with Frank Lampard in a game against Chelsea.

FUTURE TEAM MATE: Battling with Frank Lampard in a game against Chelsea.
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A PROUD MOMENT: Vincent captains City against Manchester United in the 2011 FA Cup semi-final.

A PROUD MOMENT: Vincent captains City against Manchester United in the 2011 FA Cup semi-final.
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FIRST TROPHY: Celebrating his first success with City, the 2011 FA Cup.

FIRST TROPHY: Celebrating his first success with City, the 2011 FA Cup.
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kompany was rewarded for his efforts after being named Etihad POTY for the 2010/11 season.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kompany was rewarded for his efforts after being named Etihad POTY for the 2010/11 season.
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PURE JOY: The start of the famous celebration that won the game against United in 2012.

PURE JOY: The start of the famous celebration that won the game against United in 2012.
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GET IN!: Premier League dreams have come true in Blue!

GET IN!: Premier League dreams have come true in Blue!
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ANOTHER TROPHY: Lifting the Community Shield after the 2012 success against Chelsea.

ANOTHER TROPHY: Lifting the Community Shield after the 2012 success against Chelsea.
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UNITED CELEBRATION: Vincent celebrates Samir Nasri's goal against United in September 2013.

UNITED CELEBRATION: Vincent celebrates Samir Nasri's goal against United in September 2013.
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TEAM MATES: Kompany and Bacary Sagna on opposite sides at international level.

TEAM MATES: Kompany and Bacary Sagna on opposite sides at international level.
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A TOUGH TEST: Marking Lionel Messi in a Champions League game.

A TOUGH TEST: Marking Lionel Messi in a Champions League game.
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MORE SUCCESS: Celebrating the 2014 League Cup victory.

MORE SUCCESS: Celebrating the 2014 League Cup victory.
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ON THE WAY: Celebrating scoring the second goal on the way to the Premier League title in 2014.

ON THE WAY: Celebrating scoring the second goal on the way to the Premier League title in 2014.
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DOING THE DOUBLE: The party starts as Vincent marks his second Premier League title.

DOING THE DOUBLE: The party starts as Vincent marks his second Premier League title.
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LEADING HIS COUNTRY: The 31-year old captained Belgium at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

LEADING HIS COUNTRY: The 31-year old captained Belgium at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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A NEW FRIEND: Taking in some wildlife on a pre-season tour in 2015.

A NEW FRIEND: Taking in some wildlife on a pre-season tour in 2015.
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COMETH THE HOUR: A goal on the hour mark helped City to a 3-0 win against West Brom on opening day in the 2015/16 season.

COMETH THE HOUR: A goal on the hour mark helped City to a 3-0 win against West Brom on opening day in the 2015/16 season.
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PARTY TIME: Lifting the League Cup trophy for a second time in 2016.

PARTY TIME: Lifting the League Cup trophy for a second time in 2016.
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LEADING THE TEAM: His latest appearance for the Club against Chelsea in April 2017.

LEADING THE TEAM: His latest appearance for the Club against Chelsea in April 2017.