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Thibaut Courtois
Born: May 11, 1992
Height: 6' 6" (199cm)
Hometown: Bree, Belgium
Nationality: 
Belgian
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BelgianPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2,616 articles about Thibaut Courtois. Articles 1 to 40:
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Real Madrid duo 'set to sign' new contracts despite being heavily linked with summer exits
Real Madrid duo Brahim Diaz and Raul Asencio are reportedly both set to sign new contracts at Bernabeu.18:09
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PSG 4-0 Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois highlights key difference between two sides at Club World Cup
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reacts to his side's 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final, citing pressing and defensive errors as key issues.Jul 10, 06:14
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Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses at Real Madrid: 'I've never seen that'
Trent Alexander-Arnold impress at Real Madrid with crossing efficiency and key assists at the Club World Cup. Thibaut Courtois and Xabi Alonso praise his impact.Jul 2, 19:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017")
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 38th birthday
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.Jun 25, 02:02
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Red Bull Salzburg: Predicted XI for Club World Cup Group H clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Friday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group H clash with Red Bull Salzburg.Jun 24, 22:52
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Man City transfer news: Ederson, Stefan Ortega U-turn predicted as move for “world class” Gianluigi Donnarumma given green light
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would not be surprised to see either Ederson or Stefan Ortega leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, despite Pep Guardiola’s plea for them to stay.Jun 10, 10:51
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Thibaut Courtois's Real Madrid contract: Los Blancos 'set date' to offer goalkeeper new deal
Real Madrid reportedly set a date to offer goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois a new contract, with the 33-year-old set to enter the final 12 months of his contract.Jun 8, 16:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F48%2Fdante-vanzeir-danny-ward.jpg "Wales' Danny Ward in action with Belgium's Dante Vanzeir on November 16, 2021")
Belgium vs. Wales: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Belgium and Wales, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jun 8, 01:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fkevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 23, 2025")
Preview: North Macedonia vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between North Macedonia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 16:12
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Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim's side among clubs 'monitoring' Champions League winner amid contract standoff
Manchester United are reportedly among four European clubs who are monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma's situation at Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Jun 3, 16:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fkevin-de-bruyne_3.jpg "Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on April 26, 2023")
Kevin De Bruyne's most memorable Man City goals: Bernabeu beauty, iconic Arsenal strike, Stamford Bridge stunner
Sports Mole takes a look at five memorable goals scored by Kevin De Bruyne during his time at Man City.May 22, 22:30
Real Madrid lineup vs. Real Sociedad: Predicted XI for Los Blancos in La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Saturday's La Liga contest with Real Sociedad at Bernabeu.May 22, 10:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on May 11, 2025")
Real Madrid lineup vs. Mallorca: Predicted XI for La Liga clash with Ancelotti set to make changes following Vinicius, Vazquez injuries
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday's La Liga clash with Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu. May 12, 20:37
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Real Madrid 'targeting two Premier League goalkeepers' for summer window as shock Arsenal transfer mooted
Arsenal number one David Raya is allegedly one of two Premier League goalkeepers on Real Madrid's radar for the summer transfer window.May 11, 14:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fgianluigi-donnarumma.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on May 7, 2025")
Gianluigi Donnarumma: Champions League hero addresses future as two European giants 'eye up' transfer for PSG goalkeeper
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly attracting interest from at least two European giants.May 8, 12:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on March 12, 2025")
Real Madrid lineup vs. Getafe: Predicted XI for La Liga clash with Carlo Ancelotti set to make rotations
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday's La Liga clash with Getafe at the Coliseum.Apr 21, 22:57
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Arsenal's "coming of age moment" against Real Madrid shows Mikel Arteta's men have "nothing to fear"
Arsenal's astounding 5-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League was a "coming of age moment", Charles Watts says.Apr 18, 15:47
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Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Week: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Serhou Guirassy
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week from the second legs of the quarter-finals, including Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Serhou Guirassy.Apr 17, 07:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on November 27, 2024")
Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal: Kylian Mbappe hits seven-year low following Champions League exit to the Gunners
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe hits a personal seven-year low point following their exit from the Champions League against Arsenal.Apr 16, 22:58
Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal: Thibaut Courtois criticises tactics, team performance following Champions League exit
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois criticised the tactics deployed and the team's performance following their Champions League exit to Arsenal.Apr 16, 22:39
Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as the excellent Gunners set up semi-final showdown with PSG
Arsenal book their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday evening courtesy of a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final.Apr 16, 21:10
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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal legacy "up there" with Arsene Wenger if Gunners win Champions League
Arsenal winning the Champions League would "elevate" Mikel Arteta to Arsene Wenger and George Graham levels of fame, Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn tells Sports Mole.Apr 15, 20:05
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Real Madrid team news: Los Blancos 'suffer double injury blow' ahead of Arsenal Champions League clash
Real Madrid reportedly suffer a double injury blow ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu. Apr 15, 00:00
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Arsenal aiming to set new Champions League clean sheet record in Real Madrid second leg
Arsenal could achieve an unprecedented feat against Real Madrid in the Champions League when they tackle Los Blancos in Wednesday's quarter-final second leg.Apr 14, 19:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Feduardo-camavinga.jpg "Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga pictured on March 29, 2025")
Real Madrid lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Champions League second leg as Camavinga replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Arsenal.Apr 14, 07:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Feduardo-camavinga.jpg "Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga on August 13, 2024")
Real Madrid injury, suspension list and return dates for Arsenal: Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy latest
Sports Mole provides all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Arsenal.Apr 14, 06:27
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Preview: Arsenal vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 07:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fray-parlour-and-declan-rice.jpg "Declan Rice will receive all the plaudits for Arsenal's victory against Real Madrid")
Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid: Mikel Arteta's Champions League hopes assessed by Ray Parlour after Declan Rice free kicks
Arsenal are in a commanding position in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid after winning the first leg 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Emirates.Apr 10, 06:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fjude-bellingham.jpg "Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham looks dejected on April 8, 2025")
Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid: Los Blancos equal unwanted 16-year record in dreadful night at the Emirates
Real Madrid equal an unwanted 16-year Champions League club record following their 3-0 defeat away to Arsenal in the Champions League.Apr 8, 22:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fmikjov.jpg "Arsenal's Nicolas Jover and Mikel Arteta pictured on December 14, 2024")
Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid: Declan Rice ignored Nicolas Jover free-kick instruction before wonder goal
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice reveals an ignored instruction from set-piece coach Nicolas Jover in the Gunners' stunning 3-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid.Apr 8, 22:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fdeclan-rice_1.jpg "Declan Rice celebrates scoring for Arsenal on April 8, 2025")
Arsenal's Declan Rice sets new Champions League record with astonishing Real Madrid free kicks
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice achieves an unprecedented Champions League feat with his pair of free kicks in the Gunners' 3-0 win over Real Madrid.Apr 8, 21:37
Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Declan Rice free-kick masterclass
Declan Rice scores two ridiculous free kicks as Arsenal annihilate Champions League holders Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final at the Emirates.Apr 8, 20:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fbukayo-saka.jpg "Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on November 23, 2024")
Arsenal-Real Madrid lineups confirmed as Bukayo Saka decision revealed for Champions League quarter-final
Arsenal and Real Madrid confirm their starting lineups for their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium.Apr 8, 17:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on November 6, 2024")
Carlo Ancelotti makes Martin Odegaard admission as Real Madrid boss pinpoints one of Arsenal's main strengths
Carlo Ancelotti makes an admission over Martin Odegaard's Real Madrid exit ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal. Apr 7, 23:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fthibaut-courtois_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on February 11, 2025")
Real Madrid injury news: Thibaut Courtois provides key fitness update ahead of Arsenal Champions League showdown
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois provides an update on his availability ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal. Apr 7, 22:51
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Team News: Arsenal vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid.Apr 7, 19:00
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Kepa Arrizabalaga breaks silence on Chelsea future as crunch "conversations" confirmed
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga - currently on loan at Bournemouth - confirms that he will be holding talks with the Blues over his future in the next few weeks.Apr 6, 22:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fvinicius-junior.jpg "Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF celebrates a goal on November 9, 2024")
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid: Six Los Blancos players will be walking a disciplinary tightrope against the Gunners
Real Madrid stars Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius Junior, Endrick and Antonio Rudiger will all be walking a disciplinary tightrope against Arsenal.Apr 6, 18:38
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Real Madrid squad vs. Arsenal revealed with six Los Blancos players missing and Thibaut Courtois call made
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti names Thibaut Courtois in his squad for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.Apr 6, 14:23
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Champions League quarter-final amid suspension blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Arsenal.Apr 6, 10:16
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