As always, Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany ignores the hype around him

TL;DR

Vincent Kompany, head coach of Bayern Munich, emphasizes the importance of ignoring hype despite his team's success this season. He reflects on his journey from being criticized to leading a top team in football.

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Vincent Kompany is the head coach of Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich has been performing exceptionally well this season.
Kompany emphasizes ignoring hype and criticism.

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MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 14: Vincent Kompany, head coach of FC Bayern Muenchen, during a press conference prior their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final second leg match at Football Arena Munich on April 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by F. Noever/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich side has been a real revelation this season, breaking long untouched records and becoming one of the most hyped teams on the planet for the beautiful and devastatingly effective football played. But amid all that hype, Kompany knows not to get carried away. “I always say: don’t believe the hype, don’t believe the drama,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “When I arrived here at Bayern, I’d been promoted with 101 points, then relegated with 20 [with Burnley FC], then won the league here – two years ago I was the worst manager and today I’m the very best. If you let yourself be influenced by all that noise, you’ll end up getting worse. It’s nicer this way, but I can live with criticism. It really doesn’t matter to me.” Kompany has mentioned how little he cares about hype in previous press conferences but it is impressive how consistently he puts this mentality into practice. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What records has Bayern Munich broken under Vincent Kompany?

Bayern Munich has broken long untouched records this season, showcasing their effective style of football.

What did Vincent Kompany say about handling criticism and hype?

Kompany advised against believing the hype and drama, stating that it can negatively influence performance.

How did Vincent Kompany's coaching career progress before Bayern Munich?

Before joining Bayern Munich, Kompany was promoted with Burnley FC and then faced relegation, before winning the league with Bayern.