After Man City’s impressive victory over Brighton, legend Jamie Redknapp praised Kevin De Bruyne as the best midfielder in Premier League history.

The Belgian star put in an impressive performance against Brighton as he scored the opening goal for Pep Guardiola’s side. After the match, Redknapp praised De Bruyne and even thought he was better than Premier League legends like Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Yaya Toure.

“That’s a master. We’ve seen some great players, such as Gerrard, Lampard, Yaya Toure. But I think De Bruyne did unbelievable things. Not many people can pass the ball.” like him. I admire him every time I watch him play football.”

“As a young player, you need good role models. It’s great that Phil Foden gets to watch Kevin De Bruyne play every day. Just try to learn something from him. No doubt about it, Phil Foden is playing very well because he has learned great lessons from Kevin De Bruyne.”

De Bruyne’s opening goal for Man City was compared by fans to Robin van Persie’s lifetime goal for the Netherlands in the 2014 World Cup against Spain. From Kyle Walker’s pass, De Bruyne jumped up and headed the ball straight into the top corner of Jason Steele’s goal.

One fan wrote on social media: “You think you saw De Bruyne do it all? He rushed in and hit the header just like Van Persie.”

Another person added: “De Bruyne scored a goal exactly like Van Persie’s historic goal.”

A third fan posted: “Kevin De Bruyne’s opening goal was scored Van Persie style!”.

And a fourth wrote: “Okay De Bruyne’s header… amazing!!! Van Persie must be so proud.”

De Bruyne has impressed at Man City since he moved from Wolfsburg in 2015. Since then, the Belgian has become one of the best midfielders in the world. He has won the Premier League 5 times and is conquering this title again with The Citizens.

The 32-year-old played a key role in helping Guardiola turn around the Premier League title race and Man City will once again rely on him when they take on Nottingham Forest on Sunday, April 28.