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    Thibaut Courtois

    Thibaut Courtois

    Thibaut Courtois is regarded as one of the world's best goalkeepers after claiming trophies and awards at both international and club level with Belgium, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.

    Thibaut Courtois is a goalkeeper who plays for Real Madrid and the Belgium national team.

    The Belgian came through the same Racing Genk youth system as compatriot Kevin De Bruyne, before his move to Chelsea for a reported fee of £8million in July 2011.

    In 2009, Courtois made his Genk debut at the age of 16, replacing the injured Koen Casteels. He became a first team regular in 2010/11 and helped lead Genk to Belgian Pro League success. He kept 14 clean sheets in the campaign, was named Goalkeeper of the Year and Genk's Player of the Year.

    Courtois has played for both Madrid teams, having initially been loaned to Atletico Madrid for three seasons immediately after signing for Chelsea.

    At Atletico, he amassed 111 appearances for Diego Simeone's side, as he collected the Ricardo Zamora Trophy twice, in recognition of being the best goalkeeper in La Liga.

    Atletico Madrid

    Thibaut Courtois with Atletico Madrid team in 2012

    Three seasons away from Stamford Bridge was enough to convince the Chelsea management he was ready to contribute to the first team. He returned and spent three seasons with the London club before joining Real Madrid in 2018.
    Internationally, Courtois became the youngest goalkeeper to play for Belgium, as he made debut in 2011 against France. Since his first appearance, he has been a regular feature in the Red Devils side, who qualified for the 2016 European Championships for the first time since 2000.

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    Belgium's number one

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