Dedryck Boyata, a central defender of Belgian descent, was born on 28 November 1990. Affiliated with Club Brugge, he stands tall at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighs about 13st 3lb (84kg). Boyata sports the number 28 jersey. His current market worth floats around £425k, as mentioned by Transfermarkt.
Boyata's football journey commenced with Manchester City in the Premier League back in July 2009. He displayed his pluck by playing in a total of thirteen first-team matches spanning across the seasons of 2009 - 2010, 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2014, and 2014 - 2015.
His prowess led him to a loan transfer to Bolton Wanderers in August 2011, in the League One of England. He seized the opportunity and notched up 14 first-team appearances and a goal in the 2011-2012 season. Following this, he was recalled to Manchester City in July 2012 where he continued to grow and prove his worth.
August of the same year saw Boyata being loaned out once again, this time to FC Twente in the Netherlands. Despite limited opportunities, he clocked five first-team appearances in the Eredivisie in the 2012 - 2013 season. Upon completion of his loan, he found himself back in Manchester City in January 2013. Over time, he played in several league matches, establishing his place in the Premier League.
In July 2015, Boyata found himself relocating to the Scottish Premiership, with a transfer to Celtic for a substantial £1.5m fee. The duration from 2015 to 2019 marked an intense spell for Boyata as he lent his skillset to Celtic over 90 times across four seasons. As a defender with a knack for scoring, he recorded twelve goals.
July 2019 brought new beginnings as Boyata transferred to Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga of Germany. Establishing his grit, Boyata participated in numerous first-team matches over three seasons, marking up an impressive tally of six goals.
In August 2022, the winds of change blew again as Boyata transferred from Hertha BSC to Club Brugge in Belgium's Pro League for a £1.8m fee. His journey at Club Brugge has been challenging, and as of the current 2024 - 2025 season, he is yet to tread onto the pitch in a league match.
Boyata's accomplishments encompass his participation in the Conference League 2023 - 2024 for Club Brugge, making an appearance as a substitute. Regardless of the stage or squad, Boyata's contribution to the beautiful game remains indisputable, just as his legacy.
