There are few, if any, better playmakers in world football right now than Kevin de Bruyne. Manchester City and Belgium’s talisman is, simply put, world class. Blessed with excellent ball control, passing, vision and much more the 29-year-old is every attacker’s dream. Like the postman he delivers consistently. Last season de Bruyne equalled the Premier League record for most assists in a single campaign, matching Thierry Henry’s record of 20 set in 2002/03.
His game is heavily reliant on a deadly first touch and pinpoint accuracy, therefore he needs a boot built for precision. This is why Kevin de Bruyne currently wears the Nike Phantom Vision 2 Elite.
About the Nike Phantom Vision 2 Elite
Bringing precision to the pitch the Nike Phantom Vision 2 Elite features a targeted texture upper that enhances touch for pinpoint passing, shooting and ball control. Innovative Quad-fit mesh adds dynamic support by conforming to the player’s foot, whilst the flyknit construction provides areas of breathability. The Ghost Lace system, which is completely hidden, offers a larger surface area for a cleaner strike of the ball. Perfect for passing and striking the ball.
Why does Kevin de Bruyne wear the Nike Phantom Vision 2 Elite?
Whether it’s a 30 yard screamer or a cross from deep Kevin de Bruyne’s game relies he heavily on precise ball control, and that’s boosted with the Nike Phantom Vision 2 Elite. Equipped with the latest innovation, the boot helps KDB reach his full potential and deliver consistently.
What other boots has Kevin de Bruyne worn?
The Manchester City ace has had a long, successful history with Nike starting with Mercurials over a decade ago. Since then he’s worn various iterations of the Vapor Superfly with the Superfly IV and Superfly V before becoming the face of the Magista Obra II until 2018. Since then KDB has worn different variations of the Nike Phantom.
Other players that wear the Nike Phantom Vision 2 Elite
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