Maxim De Cuyper discusses personal life and career struggles

Belgian footballer Maxim De Cuyper has opened up about both his personal life and the professional challenges he faced during his development at Club Brugge.

Regarding his personal life, De Cuyper discussed his relationship with his partner, who is six years his senior. He noted that her life experience helped him transition from a boy to a man and supported him during his move abroad. He credited her with helping him maintain a healthy lifestyle by acting as his personal cook.

Reflecting on his football career, De Cuyper revealed that he nearly quit the sport during his time with the Club Brugge U18 squad. He described a difficult period where the pressure to perform replaced the joy of playing, leading to a lack of playing time and a harsh coaching style. He credited his father’s insistence on perseverance for preventing him from quitting, noting that while he struggled with the coach's methods at the time, the experience helped shape him into the player he is today.