Barcelona great Xavi believes Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne is the ’best midfielder in the world’ and ’on another level’ to his peers.
De Bruyne has been one of City’s standout stars this season, scoring 16 times and claiming 23 assists in 48 appearances.
The former Chelsea man was rewarded for his outstanding contribution with the Premier League Player of the Year award. And Xavi has heaped praise on De Bruyne due to his decision-making and ruthlessness in the final third of the pitch.
"Kevin de Bruyne, from Manchester City, seems to me of another level, brutal, he is able to make a difference,” he told Qatar Airways.
“He is the best midfielder in the world and relatively young.
Meanwhile Xavi, who has been linked with a return to Barca, believes his former boss Pep Guardiola remains the best head coach in the world.
He said: "Pep is the best manager in the world. He has given a twist to our sport.
“He is very good for what he transmits and his leadership ability. In addition, the way he convinced us, he is very good."
