Belgium 6-0 Kazakhstan Player Ratings: Kevin De Bruyne 10/10 Rates as Belgium Demolish Kazakhstan in 6-0 Victory

What have we just witnessed in Group J of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? The home team just made a mockery of the Kazakhstan team as they scored 6 goals. Belgium were simply on another planet. They dismantled a helpless Kazakhstan side in this WC Qualification Europe fixture. The final score of 6-0 barely does justice to their complete and utter dominance.

The pressure was relentless from the very first whistle. It felt like watching a training ground exercise for long periods. The ball was zipped around with incredible speed and precision. At the heart of it all was the maestro, Kevin De Bruyne, who delivered a performance for the ages that we won't forget anytime soon. Kazakhstan simply had no answers. They were pinned back, chasing shadows for 90 minutes. While the scoreline is brutal, it could have been so much worse. We have to give immense credit to their goalkeeper, who stood tall against an onslaught. This was a statement win for Belgium in this match. Here are the Belgium vs Kazakhstan player ratings.

Belgium Player Ratings vs Kazakhstan

Here are the Belgium player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois - 6.5: Had what was possibly the quietest night of his entire career. He made one save early on and that was pretty much it. He was a spectator for the rest of the game, watching his teammates put on a show. An easy clean sheet bonus for him. His distribution was perfect, but he was never put under any real pressure.

Defenders

Zeno Debast - 7.0: A really calm and composed performance at the back. He had a 96% pass accuracy which just shows how comfortable he was. He wasn't tested defensively, but everything he did, he did with class. He initiated attacks from the back with ease. What stood out to us was his positioning, always in the right place.

Arthur Theate - 7.5: Very active and looked eager to join the attack. He even had two shots which is unusual for a centre-back. Defensively solid and his passing was crisp. He looked like he was enjoying himself out there. From our perspective he was a key part of recycling possession high up the pitch.

Maxim De Cuyper - 7.5: A fantastic attacking display from the wing-back before he was substituted. He created three chances and was a constant menace. His delivery into the box caused problems all evening. We were a bit surprised to see him taken off, he was playing so well.

Timothy Castagne - 7.0: A real workhorse performance on the flank. He was up and down the pitch for the full 90 minutes. Solid defensively with key tackles and interceptions. He also contributed to the attack, always offering an option. A very reliable and energetic display.

Midfielders

Nicolas Raskin - 8.5: What an all-action performance from the midfielder. He was everywhere, winning an incredible 8 duels and making 4 tackles. He capped his brilliant display with a well-taken goal. He completely dominated the midfield battle. A really impressive showing that caught our eye.

Kevin De Bruyne - 10: A perfect performance. There's no other rating for it. Two goals an assist, five key passes... he was simply unplayable. Every single touch was pure class, he ran the entire show. From our perspective, this was a masterclass in attacking midfield play. The highest-rated player on the pitch, and it wasn't even close.

Youri Tielemans - 8.5: The perfect partner for De Bruyne in midfield. He controlled the game's tempo with his ridiculously good passing. Created four chances and was a commanding presence throughout. He won 9 duels showing he's not just about the fancy stuff.

Leandro Trossard - 6.5: He was quieter than his attacking colleagues but still played his part. He linked up play effectively and created two chances. Did his job well but was overshadowed by the brilliance of Doku and De Bruyne.

Jérémy Doku - 9.5: Absolutely electric. Two goals and an assist in just 63 minutes is an incredible return. The Kazakhstan defence just couldn't live with his pace and direct running. He was a nightmare to defend against. We felt he was unlucky not to grab a hat-trick.

Forwards

Charles De Ketelaere - 8.0: He didn't get on the scoresheet, but his contribution was immense. Two assists and four chances created tells the story. His movement off the ball was so intelligent, pulling defenders out of position. A very unselfish and effective performance up front.

Substitutes

Alexis Saelemaekers - 6.5: Came on and looked very lively. He was eager to get involved and had a couple of shots on goal.

Malick Fofana - 6.0: Got stuck in immediately but his first main action was to give away a foul. Had a shot blocked shortly after.

Thomas Meunier - 7.0: What an impact. Came on and scored a cracking goal from outside the box. You can't ask for more from a substitute.

Charles Vanhoutte - N/A: Replaced the magnificent De Bruyne with only a few minutes left. Not enough time to make any real impact.

Manager

R. Garcia - 8.5: He got his tactics absolutely spot on. He set up his team to attack and they delivered in style. His creative players were given the freedom to express themselves. The substitutions were managed well. A perfect day at the office for him.

Kazakhstan Player Ratings vs Belgium

Here are the Kazakhstan player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Mukhammedzhan Seysen - 7.5: This is not a typo. He conceded six goals, but he was absolutely heroic. He made nine saves, some of them genuinely world-class. Without his interventions, this scoreline could easily have been 10-0 or worse. He was let down by his defence but can hold his head high. Our man of the match for Kazakhstan.

Defenders

Nuraly Alip - 5.0: As the captain he tried his best to organize a defence that was being torn to shreds. He won his personal duels but the collective unit was a disaster. A thankless task and a very long night for him. He looked distraught.

Ular Zhaksybaev - 4.5: He made nine clearances, which shows just how much pressure he was under. However he was completely unable to handle the pace and movement of Belgium's forwards. A really tough assignment for him.

Alibek Kasym - 4.5: He picked up an early yellow card and had to walk a tightrope for the rest of the match. He made some important blocks, but was part of a defence that offered almost no resistance. It was a baptism of fire.

Midfielders

Serikzhan Muzhikov - 4.0: We noticed him running a lot, but he was just chasing shadows. The game completely passed him by. He gave away fouls out of frustration and picked up a booking. A night to forget for the midfielder.

Ramazan Orazov - 3.5: A truly disastrous performance. He made a direct error that led to a goal and was completely invisible otherwise. It was no surprise to see him substituted before the hour mark. From our perspective, the worst performer on the pitch.

Yan Vorogovskiy - 4.0: Another player who made a costly error leading to a goal. He spent the entire game backtracking and looked out of his depth. He lost possession ten times. Just couldn't cope with the pressure.

Sultanbek Astanov - 5.0: He worked hard and won a respectable four out of six duels. But he couldn't get his foot on the ball or influence the game in any meaningful way. It was a futile effort against a superior midfield.

Forwards

Maksim Samorodov - 5.5: He showed some fight and willingness to work back, making three interceptions. But as an attacking threat he was completely isolated. He had one shot off target but received no service at all. A frustrating evening.

Galymzhan Kenzhebek - 5.0: He actually helped create Kazakhstan's only real chance of the first half. But that was his only contribution. He was substituted at halftime after a very quiet 45 minutes.

Oralkhan Omirtaev - 4.5: We barely saw him touch the ball. He was caught offside once and offered no threat whatsoever. Subbed at halftime, which was the right call. He was completely anonymous.

Substitutes

Islam Chesnokov - 5.5: Came on and brought a bit of energy but his final product was lacking. He had one shot blocked.

Dastan Satpaev - 5.0: Had one shot from distance that was easily saved. Didn't offer much else.

Damir Kasabulat - 5.0: Replaced the poor Orazov but couldn't get into the game against Belgium's dominant midfield.

Murojon Khalmatov - 5.0: Came on for the final 20 minutes and had one shot blocked.

Dinmukhamed Karaman - N/A: A very late substitute with no time to get involved in the play.

Manager

A. Aliyev - 4.0: His team were set up to be defensive, but the plan failed spectacularly within the first half. The team looked disorganized and demoralized. His substitutions made no difference to the flow of the game. A brutal lesson for him and his squad.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Kevin De Bruyne