Thibaut Courtois
Born: May 11, 1992 (age 32)
Height: 6' 6" (199cm)
Hometown: Bree, Belgium
Nationality:
Belgian
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Position: Goalkeeper
Team: Real Madrid (no. 1)
![Thibaut Courtois Thibaut Courtois](https://b.smimg.net/df11/18026122.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 1999-2009 | Genk |
Senior | 2009-2011 | Genk |
2011-2018 | Chelsea | |
→ 2011-2014 | Atletico Madrid (loan) | |
2018- | Real Madrid | |
International | 2011- | Belgium |
Sports Mole has 2,416 articles about Thibaut Courtois. Articles 1 to 40:
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'considering' former Kepa rival as new goalkeeper
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to make an official approach for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
Jul 24, 09:40
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Chelsea 'reject' Saudi Pro League bid for £67.3m man as talks 'continue'
Chelsea reportedly reject an offer from Al-Ittihad for out-of-favour goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, but talks continue with the Saudi Pro League side.
Jul 13, 08:02
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"It's all in their hands" - Liverpool target issues update on Real Madrid future
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin casts doubt over his future at the La Liga giants amid reported interest from clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal.
Jul 13, 00:15
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'fail' with £50k bid for Premier League goalkeeper
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly reject an offer of £50,000 from Arsenal for goalkeeper Daniel Bentley.
Jul 10, 10:37
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Five Champions League transfers you might have missed this summer
As the summer transfer window prepares for a post-Euros boom, Sports Mole rounds up some Champions League moves that have flown under the radar.
Jul 9, 17:41
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Real Madrid expiring contracts: Who is free to leave next summer and in 2026?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's expiring contracts for next summer and 2026.
Jul 3, 20:12
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Arsenal transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Arsenal this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 1, 08:24
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How Belgium could line up against Slovakia
Sports Mole looks at how Belgium could line up in their opening Euro 2024 fixture with Slovakia.
Jun 15, 13:07
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Arsenal 'add Champions League winner' to list of Aaron Ramsdale replacements
Arsenal are reportedly keen on Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, with current second-choice stopper Aaron Ramsdale preparing to leave the Emirates this summer.
Jun 12, 18:39
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Haaland, De Jong, Courtois: The best XI of players absent from Euro 2024
Sports Mole selects a best XI of players who will not feature at Euro 2024, including Erling Haaland, Frenkie de Jong and Thibaut Courtois.
Jun 12, 10:58
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The best XI of players at Euro 2024
From over 600 players taking part at Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the best starting XI.
Jun 10, 17:58
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Which Premier League team will have most players at Euro 2024?
With all the squads confirmed, Sports Mole finds out which Premier League clubs will have the most men participating at Euro 2024.
Jun 8, 17:09
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Chelsea's most expensive sales ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Chelsea's illustrious history.
Jun 6, 16:30
![Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on May 7, 2024 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on May 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Carlo Ancelotti 'urges' six-time Champions League winner to stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pushing for Nacho to sign a one-year contract extension at Bernabeu, according to a report.
Jun 6, 15:20
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How Real Madrid could line up with Kylian Mbappe
Sports Mole takes a look at how Real Madrid could line up with summer signing Kylian Mbappe, who will join the club when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires.
Jun 4, 09:32
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Preview: Belgium vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Belgium and Montenegro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 10:45
![Real Madrid's Toni Kroos on June 1, 2024 Real Madrid's Toni Kroos on June 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Champions League final - Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos star for Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how each player performed in Real Madrid's Champions League final win over Borussia Dortmund.
Jun 1, 22:56
![Real Madrid players celebrate after winning the Champions League final on June 1, 2024 Real Madrid players celebrate after winning the Champions League final on June 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid - highlights, man of the match, best stats
Sports Mole provides analysis of Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, including highlights, man of the match and the best stats.
Jun 1, 22:27
![Real Madrid celebrate their Champions League win on June 1, 2024 Real Madrid celebrate their Champions League win on June 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley to win 15th European Cup
Real Madrid win the European Cup for the 15th time in their history courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.
Jun 1, 21:57
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Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 1, 12:10
![Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on May 7, 2024 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on May 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Carlo Ancelotti confirms first Real Madrid start for Champions League final
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirms that Thibaut Courtois will start ahead of Andriy Lunin ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
May 31, 21:03
![Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin and Aurelien Tchouameni react after the match on April 30, 2024 Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin and Aurelien Tchouameni react after the match on April 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid Champions League hero rules himself out of final
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has seemingly ruled himself out of Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund due to an illness.
May 31, 11:33
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: How do both squads compare ahead of Champions League final?
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Sports Mole takes a look at how their star-studded squads compare.
May 30, 14:10
![Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni during the warm up before the match on September 3, 2022 Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni during the warm up before the match on September 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Real Madrid could line up against Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
May 30, 09:37
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Real Madrid injury news and return dates before Champions League final - Lunin, Tchouameni
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
May 30, 06:54
![Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on May 4, 2024 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Domenico Tedesco comments on Thibaut Courtois absence from Belgium Euro 2024 squad
Belgium head coach Domenico Tedesco reveals why the decision was taken to omit goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from the nation's Euro 2024 squad.
May 28, 13:07
![Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco before the match on March 23, 2024 Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco before the match on March 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Belgium name their 25-man squad for Euro 2024, but what players have made the cut and who has missed out?
May 28, 10:45
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Toni Kroos waves farewell as Real Madrid and Real Betis draw
Toni Kroos waves goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu as his 10-year-long stay at the club comes to an end in an eventual 0-0 draw between Real Madrid and Real Betis.
May 25, 21:54
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How Real Madrid could line up against Real Betis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Betis.
May 23, 08:33
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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 08:25
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Real Madrid midfielder 'set to miss Champions League final'
Real Madrid suffer an injury blow ahead of next month's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
May 20, 23:32
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Real Madrid missing two key players for Villarreal clash
Real Madrid will be missing David Alaba and Aurelien Tchouameni for Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal.
May 18, 20:47
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Carlo Ancelotti reveals 26-year-old could start Champions League final
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms that Eder Militao is in contention to start the Champions League final.
May 18, 17:10
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Who is out of contract at Real Madrid on June 30? Which players will leave?
Sports Mole assesses the situations of the four first-team players who will be out of contract at Real Madrid next month.
May 17, 15:47
![Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on May 11, 2024 Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Real Madrid could line up against Villarreal
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Villarreal.
May 17, 13:34
![Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against Alaves on May 14, 2024 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against Alaves on May 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Villarreal vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 13:27
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Real Madrid make La Liga history in five-goal win over Alaves
Spanish champions Real Madrid set a club clean sheet record in Tuesday night's 5-0 success over Alaves in La Liga.
May 15, 08:54
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Aurelien Tchouameni provides injury update ahead of Champions League final
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni expects to be fit for the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1.
May 12, 15:39
![Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez celebrates scoring against Barcelona on April 24, 2024 Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez celebrates scoring against Barcelona on April 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Real Madrid could line up against Alaves
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Tuesday's La Liga clash with Alaves.
May 12, 11:24
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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 12, 11:12