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Thomas Vermaelen
Thomas Vermaelen is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Being left-footed, he usually played as a left-sided centre-back and could play at left-back as well. His key attributes included aerial ability, leadership skills, and his quickness with the ball at his feet. He was also known for his goalscoring ability as a defender.
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sports · Belgian footballer (born 1985) · association football player · association football coach · also Thomas Vermaelen, Vermaelen
Born 14 November 1985 · Q184177
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2020· 1 entry
Won: Japanese Super Cup with Vissel Kobe (2020).
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2019· 4 entries
Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2018–19).
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Vissel Kobe (2019).
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Played for Vissel Kobe (2019–2021) — 45 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Vissel Kobe before retiring in 2021
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2018· 3 entries
Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2017–18).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2017–18).
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Third place: FIFA World Cup with Belgium (2018).
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2016· 3 entries
Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2015–16).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2015–16).
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Played for AS Roma (2016–2017) — 9 appearances, 0 goals.
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2015· 3 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona (2015).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2014–15).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona (2015).
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2014· 3 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2013-2014).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (2013–14).
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Played for FC Barcelona (2014–2019) — 34 appearances, 1 goals.
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2012· 2 entries
“s new captain, replacing Robin van Persie upon his departure to Manchester United. On 11 December 2012, Vermaelen missed the deciding penalty kick in Arsenal”
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Vermaelen began dating English glamour model and TV presenter Polly Parsons
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2010· 1 entry
Won award: PFA Premier League Team of the Year (2009–10).
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2009· 6 entries
Won award: AFC Ajax Club of 100 (2009).
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Won award: Best Belgian Player Abroad (2009).
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And was included in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for that season
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Joined Arsenal in 2009.
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Served as club captain for the remainder of the season
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (2009–2014) — 110 appearances, 13 goals.
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2008· 1 entry
Played for Belgium Olympic football team (2008–2008) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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2007· 4 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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Won: Johan Cruyff Shield with Ajax (2007).
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Won the Johan Cruyff Shield for the second consecutive time
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2006· 6 entries
Won the Dutch KNVB Cup with Ajax (2005-2006).
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Won: KNVB Cup with Ajax (2005–06).
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Won award: AFC Ajax Talent of the Year (2006).
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Won: Johan Cruyff Shield with Ajax (2006).
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And took part at the 2008 Olympics, where Belgium came fourth, as well as the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018 (where Belgium came third), and the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2021
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Played for Belgium men's national football team (2006–2021) — 85 appearances, 2 goals.
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2004· 5 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax (2003-2004).
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Won: Eredivisie with Ajax (2003–04).
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Played for Belgium national under-21 football team (2004–2007) — 13 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for RKC Waalwijk (2004–2005) — 13 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined RKC Waalwijk in 2004.
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2003· 3 entries
Joined Ajax in 2003.
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Played for AFC Ajax (2003–2009) — 97 appearances, 7 goals.
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Played for Belgium national under-19 football team (2003–2004) — 7 appearances, 0 goals.
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2002· 1 entry
Played for Belgium national under-18 football team (2002–2003) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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2000· 2 entries
And won the 2003–04 Eredivisie title in his first season with the club
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Joined Ajax in 2000.
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1999· 1 entry
Joined Germinal in 1999.
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1985· 1 entry
Born 1985-11-14.
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