Kompany made his professional debut for Anderlecht at the age of 17 in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match.

Kompany moved to Bundesliga club Hamburg, where he spent two years before transferring to Manchester City.

Kompany joined Manchester City, where he became an integral part of the squad and eventually captain, leading the team to several major titles.

Kompany returned to Anderlecht as player-manager, marking the beginning of his managerial career.