Headline: Koni De Winter Transforms into Key Player for AC Milan This Season
AC Milan’s defender Koni De Winter has experienced a significant transformation this season compared to the last. During the same stage last season, after 11 league matches, De Winter had only accumulated 360 minutes in Serie A and 90 in the Coppa Italia. He started the full 90 minutes in just three matches, including those against Pisa and Roma in the league and Lecce in the domestic cup.
In contrast, the 2026/27 season has seen De Winter flourish. So far, he has made 15 appearances for AC Milan across all competitions, totaling 1,332 minutes on the pitch. Notably, he has established himself as a regular starter, playing in the opening lineup for 14 of those 15 matches. As of November, he is on track to surpass his total playing time from the entire 2025/26 Serie A season, where he tallied 21 appearances and 1,453 minutes.
Additionally, De Winter has represented Belgium on the international stage, making four appearances, with two starts and two substitute appearances. He has also been named in Belgium’s World Cup squad. After developing his skills in his home country with teams such as City Pirates Antwerp, Lierse SK, and Zulte Waregem, De Winter arrived in Italy as a full-back but has since showcased his versatility, successfully playing in various defensive positions.
