“This is probably the strongest squad I’ve ever played in and I think everyone agrees with me.”
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Jan Vertonghen
Jan Bert Lieve Vertonghen is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Mainly a centre-back, he also played as a left-back.
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sports · Belgian footballer (born 1987) · association football player · also Jan Vertonghen, Jan Bert Lieve Vertonghen, Vertonghen
Born 24 April 1987 · Q313170
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I was extremely happy, big relief. I’m very happy to be here, the future looks great so I am very happy to be a part of it. “This is an unbelievable group of talented guys and I feel privileged to be a part of that. There’s a great atmosphere in the team and a great buzz around Tottenham.
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2026· 7 entries
“I was extremely happy, big relief. I’m very happy to be here, the future looks great so I am very happy to be a part of it. “This is an unbelievable group of talented guys and I feel privileged to be a part of that. There’s a great atmosphere in the team and a great buzz around Tottenham.”
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2025· 2 entries
Runner-up: Belgian Cup with Anderlecht (2024–25).
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The New York Times: Jan Vertonghen: Former Tottenham defender to retire at end of 2024-25 season
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2024· 3 entries
The New York Times: Belgium’s Jan Vertonghen retires from international football following Euro 2024 exit
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Won award: Golden Cap (2024).
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Won award: Vlaamse Reus (2024).
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2023· 1 entry
Won: Primeira Liga with Benfica (2022–23).
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2022· 2 entries
Runner-up: Taça da Liga with Benfica (2021–22).
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Played for R.S.C. Anderlecht (2022–2025) — 64 appearances, 4 goals.
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2021· 2 entries
Won award: IFFHS All Time Belgium Dream Team (2021).
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Runner-up: Taça de Portugal with Benfica (2020–21).
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2020· 3 entries
Yahoo! Sports: Jan Vertonghen confirms Tottenham exit after eight years at club
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Won award: RBFA 125 Years All Star Team (2020).
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Played for S.L. Benfica (2020–2022) — 57 appearances, 0 goals.
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2019· 3 entries
Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Tottenham Hotspur (2018–19).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (2018–19).
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AOL: Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen nearly collapses after head injury; medics let him play on anyway
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2018· 3 entries
Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2017–18).
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Won award: Honorary Citizen of Temse, Belgium (2018).
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Third place: FIFA World Cup with Belgium (2018).
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2016· 1 entry
Injured two ligaments in his ankle in an accident while training before the quarter-final against Wales during UEFA Euro 2016, and as a result missed the match that Belgium lost
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2015· 1 entry
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Tottenham Hotspur (2014–15).
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2013· 2 entries
Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2012–13).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (March 2013).
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2012· 8 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax (2011-2012).
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Won: Eredivisie with Ajax (2011–12).
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Won award: Ajax Player of the Year (Rinus Michels Award) (2011–12).
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Won award: Dutch Footballer of the Year (2012).
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Won award: AFC Ajax Club of 100 (2012).
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Awarded AFC Ajax–player of the year (2012).
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2012–2020) — 232 appearances, 6 goals.
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Joined Tottenham in 2012.
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2011· 2 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax (2010-2011).
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Won: Eredivisie with Ajax (2010–11).
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2010· 2 entries
Won the Dutch KNVB Cup with Ajax (2009-2010).
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Won: KNVB Cup with Ajax (2009–10).
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2008· 1 entry
Won award: Ajax Talent of the Year (Marco van Basten Award) (2007–08).
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2007· 5 entries
Won the Dutch KNVB Cup with Ajax (2006-2007).
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Won: KNVB Cup with Ajax (2006–07).
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Played for Belgium national under-21 football team (2007–2007) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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And his 157 caps (including three unofficial games, according to FIFA rules) are the most in the history of the national team
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Played for Belgium men's national football team (2007–2024) — 157 appearances, 10 goals.
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2006· 6 entries
And totalled 220 games and 28 goals for them across all competitions, serving as their captain from 2011 to 2012
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Played for RKC Waalwijk (2006–2007) — 12 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for AFC Ajax (2006–2012) — 155 appearances, 23 goals.
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And played in the 2007 UEFA Under-21 Championship
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Joined Ajax in 2006.
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Joined RKC Waalwijk in 2006.
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2003· 1 entry
Joined Ajax in 2003.
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2002· 1 entry
Played for Belgium national under-16 association football team (2002–2002) — 6 appearances, 1 goals.
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2000· 1 entry
Joined Germinal in 2000.
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1987· 1 entry
Born 1987-04-24.
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