Vincent Kompany might be the Bayern Munich manager today, but only a few years ago, he was one of Europe’s best defenders.

Judging by his performances in training with his side, he could probably still do a job for a lot of sides.

Still only 38, Kompany retired in 2020 after a hugely successful career, which saw him lift four Premier League titles with Manchester City among multiple other honours.

He was known for being a brilliant all-round defender, and showed just why when taking part in his side’s training.

Kompany came up against his star man Harry Kane, a player he regularly marked in the mid-to-late 2010s in clashes between City and Tottenham.

The former Anderlecht and Burnley manager was a surprise appointment in the summer at Bayern, but has made a mostly strong start to life in Bavaria, with his side currently five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

There has been two losses in the Champions League, but the German giants are still well placed to qualify.

To win the competition for the first time since 2020, though, Kompany will need the likes of Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano and Hiroki Ito to step up to near the levels he displayed in his playing career.

📸 ALEXANDRA BEIER – AFP or licensors