Thibaut Courtois: Difference between revisions
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| birth_place = [[Bree, Belgium|Bree]], [[Belgium]] |
| birth_place = [[Bree, Belgium|Bree]], [[Belgium]] |
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| height = {{convert|1.98|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Thibaut Courtois|url=http://www.thesportscampus.com/2011070814435/transfer-news/chelsea-lining-up-thibaut-coutois-as-a-long-term-replacement-for-cech|publisher=The Sports Campus|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> |
| height = {{convert|1.98|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Thibaut Courtois|url=http://www.thesportscampus.com/2011070814435/transfer-news/chelsea-lining-up-thibaut-coutois-as-a-long-term-replacement-for-cech|publisher=The Sports Campus|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> |
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| currentclub = [[Atlético Madrid]]<br />(on loan from [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]) |
| currentclub = [[Atlético Madrid]]<br />(on loan from [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]])<!-- his move to Atlético has been confirmed, so don't change it --> |
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| clubnumber = TBA |
| clubnumber = TBA |
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| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] |
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] |
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Revision as of 19:40, 24 July 2011
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thibaut Courtois | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Bree, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Atlético Madrid (on loan from Chelsea) | ||
| Number | TBA | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Bilzen VV | ||
| 1999–2009 | Racing Genk | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Racing Genk | 41 | (0) |
| 2011– | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Atlético Madrid (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011– | Belgium | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:13, 24 June 2011 (UTC) | |||
Thibaut Courtois (born 11 May 1992) is a Belgian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid on loan from Chelsea.
Club career
Early career
Courtois joined Bilzen VV at an early age. Before joining Genk at the age of 7.Courtois began his career with local side Bilzen VV where he started his career as a left back. Soon after, in 1999, Courtois joined Racing Genk at the age of 7, and it was there that Courtois was converted into a keeper.
Racing Genk
After progressing through the Genk youth system, Courtois made his first team debut on the 17th April 2009 against Gent. He was a key figure in Genk's title victory in the 2010–11 season.[2] On July 14, 2011, Genk agreed a fee with English club Chelsea for Courtois which was rumored to have been €6 million according to reports from Belgium. Courtois has now been given permission to talk to the club, agree personal term and pass a medical before he is transferred.[3]
International career
On 3rd of June 2011, Courtois was named in the Euro 2012 Qualifying match for Belgium against Turkey.
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Country | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Racing Genk |  Belgium
|
Belgian Pro League | 1 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2010–11 | 40 | 0 | |||
| Total | 41 | 0 | |||
Honours
Club
- Racing Genk
Individual
- Goalkeeper of the Year: 2010–11
- Racing Genk Player of the Year: 2010–11
References
- ^ "Thibaut Courtois". The Sports Campus. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- ^ "Courtois History". 101 Great Goals. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Courtois to Chelsea". Goal.com. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
External links
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