Thibaut Courtois Biography
Thibaut Courtois is a well-known Belgian professional footballer playing as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. He is known as one of the best goalkeepers in the world due to his reflexes, acrobatic saves, and command of the penalty area. His career kicked off with Genk and his senior debut in 2009 at the age of 16.
His senior international debut for Belgium was in 2011 at the age of 19 marking him as their youngest senior international goalkeeper. Courtois won the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper as he helped Belgium finish third during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In addition, he has won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy three times, the Premier League Golden Glove once, and was named the third-best goalkeeper of the decade.
Thibaut Courtois’s Quick Facts
| Profession: | Goalkeeper |
| Current Team: | Real Madrid & Belgium national team |
| Age: | 32 years (May 11, 1992) |
| Wife: | Mishel Gerzig |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in or 2.00m |
Family
Courtois was born on May 11, 1992, in Bree, Belgium to supportive parents. He holds Belgian nationality and is fluent in Dutch, French, Spanish, and English. He is the son of Walloon father, Thierry Courtois, and Flemish mother, Gitte Courtois.
His parents were volleyball players and he also played the sport in his childhood until he was 12 when he shifted his focus to football. Courtois has one older sister, Valérie Courtois, who is a 33-year-old volleyball player. Valérie plays as a libero for Stade Français Paris Saint Cloud and also Belgium.
Thibaut Courtois Wife
He has been married to his wife Mishel Gerzig since June 2023. The two began dating in the summer of 2023 and he proposed to Gerzig in June 2022. Gerzig, a 27-year-old Israeli model, commenced her career at the age of 13 and is currently affiliated with ITM Models in Israel and NEXT Models Miami in the United States. Courtois and Gerzig were featured on the cover of Vanity Fair Spain’s April 2023 edition. The couple has one child, Ellie, who was born on March 30, 2024.
Before that, Courtois was in a relationship with his Spanish girlfriend Marta Domínguez. The two had a daughter Adriana on May 26, 2015, and a son Nicolás in May 2017 a month after the couple ended their relationship in April 2017.
Thibaut Courtois Wedding
Courtois got married to his now wife Mishel Gerzig in a timeless ceremony at French Chateau on June 26, 2023. Mishel wore an elegant strapless gown by MayMashiah, Suarez jewels. Her shoes were adorned with glittering charms with the initials “M” for Mishel and “T” for Thibaut. Mishael career white hydrangeas set.
Courtois wore a blue three-piece suit from Dolce & Gabbana. Their wedding had Jewish and Catholic elements and they sealed their union with a fun personal handshake. Additionally, Courtois and Mishael had invited friends and family.
Education
Courtois is an educated man who has yet to share his educational qualifications with the public.
Injury
On March 19, 2024, the Real Madrid goalkeeper sustained a serious knee injury, just as he was close to returning from a torn ACL. He had the meniscus of his right knee ruptured during his training session. Before that, he had a torn ACL in his left knee in August 2023 and returned to training after recovering from the surgery. On his recent injury, Real Madrid did not give a timeline for how long he will be out.
De Bruyne
Courtois and De Bruyne, a Manchester City player are said to have issues. n social media platforms, it has been suggested that the undisclosed reasons for Kevin De Bruyne’s absence may pertain to his former partner, Caroline Lijnen. Allegations have emerged that Caroline admitted to being unfaithful to De Bruyne with his Belgian compatriot, Thibaut Courtois, in 2014. A video was circulated online on October 10, 2023, claiming to depict Kevin De Bruyne seeking retribution against his ex-girlfriend for her infidelity with Courtois.
Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper
Courtois began his career with Genk and when he was 16, he made his senior debut in 2009. He established himself as a goalkeeper and won the Belgian Pro League. Courtois signed for Chelsea in a transfer worth a reported £8 million (€9 million) in 2011 but joined Atlético Madrid on loan. During his time at Atlético, he won a La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, the Europa League, and reached the UEFA Champions League final.
In 2014, he then returned to Chelsea and won two Premier League titles and the EFL Cup. He then signed a deal with Real Madrid in a deal worth a reported £35 million (€38.8 million), becoming La Liga’s most expensive goalkeeper. Courtois has gone ahead and won La Liga titles and the Champions League. In addition, he began his senior international debut for Belgium in 2011 at age 19.
Belgium
In addition, he began his senior international debut for Belgium in 2011 at age 19. This marked him as their youngest senior international goalkeeper. He has since been with the team and earned over 100 caps, ranking seventh-highest for appearances. Courtois won the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper as he helped Belgium finish third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. As a goalkeeper, he has won three times the Ricardo Zamora Trophy, and the Premier League Golden Glove, and was named the third-best goalkeeper of the decade (2011–2020) by IFFHS.
Hand Injury
He has not shared any details regarding having a hand injury.
Current Teams
Courtois currently plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Belgium national team.
Height And Weight
Courtois is a man of tall stature standing at 6 ft 7 in or 2.00m and weighs 211 pounds or 96kg.
Real Madrid
He then signed a deal with Real Madrid in a deal worth a reported £35 million (€38.8 million) in 2018, becoming La Liga’s most expensive goalkeeper. On September 1, 2018, he made his debut for the team with a 4–1 win over Leganés. Courtois kept his 17th clean sheet of the 2019–20 La Liga season in a 1–0 away win over Athletic Bilbao on July 5, 2020. Moreover, he signed a new four-year contract on August 16, 2021, running until 2026. Courtois reached his 100th win with Real Madrid in 161 appearances on February 6, 2022. In addition, he made his first appearance in the 2023–24 season on May 4, 2024.
Teams
- 2009–2011 Genk.
- 2011–2018 Chelsea.
- 2011–2014 → Atlético Madrid (loan).
- 2018– Real Madrid.
Jersey
He wears a crest Jersey as the goalkeeper for Real Madrid that has his name at the back and number 1. The jersey is available for sale at the Real Madrid CF online website.
Gloves
He uses a special set of gloves for a world-class goalkeeper, the new Elite Sport Revolution 2 Combi whites.
Contract
He signed a new four-year contract on August 16, 2021, with the Real Madrid, running until 2026.
Wingspan
He has a wingspan of 2 m.
Net Worth
He has worked as a professional football goalkeeper for over a decade and through his career, he has earned a net worth of $110 Million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Tall Is Courtois?
He is a man of all stature standing at 6 ft 7 in or 2.00m.
Where Is Courtois From?
He is a Bree, Belgium native
Why Is Courtois Not Playing Today?
On March 19, 2024, the Real Madrid goalkeeper sustained a serious knee injury, just as he was close to returning from a torn ACL.
What Happened To Courtois?
He had the meniscus of his right knee ruptured during his training session.
Social Media Account
Twitter – @thibautcourtois
Instagram – thibautcourtois