OVER 1,300 MINUTES

OVER 1,300 MINUTES At this stage last season, after 11 league matches (the same number AC Milan has played so far this term) and all official fixtures through mid-November, Koni De Winter had logged just 360 minutes in Serie A and 90 in the Coppa Italia . He had played the full 90 minutes on only three occasions, against Pisa and Roma in the league and Lecce in the domestic cup. Fast forward to 2026/27, and the Belgian defender's situation could hardly be more different. In fact, it's easier to count the minutes De Winter has missed: the opening 20 minutes of Sassuolo vs. AC Milan on October 11th , before replacing Matteo Gabbia, who suffered a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined through the current international break . In 2026/27, De Winter has made 15 appearances for AC Milan in all competitions, playing a total of 1,332 minutes . The Belgian defender has established himself as a regular starter, featuring in the starting lineup in 14 of those 15 matches. By November, he is already closing in on his total playing time for the entire 2025/26 Serie A season, which he finished with 21 appearances and 1,453 minutes. Since joining AC Milan, Koni has also made four appearances for Belgium , starting twice and coming off the bench twice. He was also called up to Belgium's World Cup squad. Having developed in his homeland with City Pirates Antwerp, Lierse SK and Zulte Waregem, De Winter arrived in Italy as a full-back but has since demonstrated his versatility across every position in defense. Match kits, clothing, accessories, gift ideas and much more: visit AC Milan online Store !