Vincent Kompany, who is currently the coach at Bayern München, has had a long-standing admiration for Mario Stroeykens, as he was the one who gave Stroeykens his debut at Anderlecht when he was just 16 years old. Kompany's appreciation for Stroeykens' talent is widely recognized, and his recent move to Bayern München has led to speculation about the possibility of Stroeykens transferring to the same club. Brian Riemer, another coach, characterized Stroeykens as a player suited for Bayern, highlighting his physical and tactical attributes.