Few have had the ability to alter the course of a game like De Bruyne did in his prime as he became the central cog in City's all-conquering side.

We asked for your views on what Kevin de Bruyne means to you. Here are some of your comments: Simon: An icon. His unmistakable ginger hair made him stand out anyway but his lung-busting runs and ability to take games by the scruff of the neck and his killer passes would have made him stand out in any event.