Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois is a Belgian professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. He is regarded as one of the top goalkeepers in the world.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois |
| Nickname | The Octopus |
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
| Date of Birth | 11 May 1992 |
| Birthplace | Bree, Limburg, Belgium |
| Age | 30 years (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Father’s Name | Thierry Courtois |
| Mother’s Name | Gitte Courtois |
| Siblings | Gaetan Courtois (Brother), Valerie Courtois (Sister) |
| Height | 2 meters or 6.7 feet |
| weight | 96 kg or 212 lbs. |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Marta Dominguez (2012-2016) Mother of both children, MishelGerzig (Since July 2021) |
| Children | Adriana Courtois (Daughter), Nicolas Courtois (Son) |
| Net Salary | 7.2 million euros |
| Net Worth | 113 million euros |
Thibaut Courtois Biography
Thibaut Courtois was born on May 11, 1992. He was born in the Belgian town of Bree. Thierry Courtois, his father, was a semi-professional volleyball player. Courtois is a Taurus, which means he is talented, diligent, committed, and obstinate.
Similarly, Gitte Courtois’ mother was a semi-professional volleyball player as well as a physiotherapist. Courtois was urged to play volleyball by his semi-professional parents before deciding on a soccer career. It didn’t take long for Courtois to tell his parents that he wanted to concentrate on football. He wanted to become a football player when he was five years old, and his parents encouraged him to do so.
Thibaut Courtois Height, Weight
Thibaut Courtois is 6 feet 7 inches (2 meters) tall and weighs around 96 kg (212 lbs.). He is often seen with a plain, unremarkable hairstyle. His hair is dark, and he has light brown eyes. His sexual orientation is also straight.
His chest measures 40 inches, his biceps 14 inches, and his waist 32 inches. In addition, Courtois’ shoe size is 11 US.
Career
- In 2009, the goaltender made his debut for Genk at the age of 16. Thibaut was promoted to the first team in 2010/11 and helped Genk win the Belgian Pro League.
- In 2011, this Real Madrid goalkeeper signed a five-year deal with Premier League team Chelsea for $9 million. After joining Chelsea, he was loaned out to Atletico Madrid for the season.
- Courtois maintained four clean sheets in his first six La Liga games, cementing his position as first-choice goalkeeper.
- His loan agreement with Atletico Madrid has been extended through the 2012-13 season. The Belgian goalkeeper established a record at the Estadio Vicente Calderon by lasting 820 minutes without surrendering a goal.
- Atletico Madrid overcame their city rivals in the Copa del Rey semifinals for the first time in 14 years to progress to the final. The Octopus was named Man of the Match.
- This Belgian goalkeeper joined the Belgium squad in 2011 and made his debut against France in a friendly. He was the country’s youngest goalie.
- For the first time since 2002, Belgium qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. During the qualifications, Courtois played every minute and achieved six clean sheets.
- After qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Courtois was chosen to Belgium’s roster. He has two perfect games against South Korea and Russia. Thibaut also played in every match of Belgium’s UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, helping the team to a final appearance. He has two perfect games against South Korea and Russia.
- Courtois also played for Belgium at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, when he helped the country defeat Brazil. The goalkeeper made 27 saves in this World Cup, winning him the Golden Glove as the tournament’s top goalkeeper.
Thibaut Courtois ’s Net Worth
Real Madrid signed him for 35 million euros during the 2018 transfer window. However, after his outstanding performance, he signed a new deal with Real Madrid from 2021 to 2026. His net remuneration is anticipated to be 7.2 million euros per year, which equates to 140,000 euros per week, according to Marca 2022. The two-time Premier League champion is also a Nike brand ambassador. He is often spotted wearing Nike football gloves and boots. Overall endorsements earn him between $1 and $5 million.
Thibaut Courtois’ net worth is expected to reach 113 million euros as of February 2024, including sponsorship and other performance-related bonuses.
Brand Endorsement
He has endorsement ties with Nike, Beats headphones, and Pepsi Max. He is also linked to Multinational Conglomerate Company and the Samsung trademark.
According to Forbes magazine’s 2018 list of the top paid sportsmen, his total earnings in the 2016-2017 season were $22 million, which included salary, bonuses, and endorsements.
Property And Cars
He and his family reside in a nice home.
Courtois has a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a Mercedes-AMG C63, among other high-end luxury automobiles. Thibaut Courtois is dating Marta Dominguez, a beautiful model.
Thibaut Courtois Girlfriend, Dating
Courtois has not yet married. However, he has been dating Mishel Gerzig since July 2021.
He previously dated Marta Dominguez in 2012. They were together from 2012 until 2017 and had a wonderful time together. They first met when Courtois was on loan at Atletico Madrid.
Marta gave birth to their daughter, Adriana Courtois, in 2015. Marta gave birth to their son, Nicolas Courtois, in 2017, but Thibaut and Marta chose to discontinue their relationship. Courtois was previously embroiled in a major scandal after sleeping with his buddy (Kevin De Bruynegirlfriend, )’s ‘Caroline Lijnen.’
At the time, Kevin and Caroline were in a relationship. Caroline eventually stated that she betrayed Kevin because she had previously been deceived by Kevin. This event sparked Courtois and Kevin’s animosity.
Courtois and Mishel are now enjoying one other’s company.
Awards & Achievement
- Belgian Professional Goalkeeper of the Year: 2011
- Belgian Bronze Shoe: 2011
- La Liga Zamora Trophy: 2012/13, 2013/14, 2019/20
- La Liga Player of the Month: January 2020, February 2022
- ESM Team of the Year: 2013/14
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2013/14, 2020/21, 2021/22
- Belgian Sportsman of the year: 2014
- Premier League Golden Glove: 2016/17
- FIFA World Cup Golden Glove: 2018
- The Best FIFA Goalkeeper: 2018
- IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper: 2018
- IFFHS Men’s World Team: 2018
Interesting Facts
- Courtois joined Racing Genk in 1999 and was converted to a goalkeeper there.
- At the age of 16, he made his first team debut for Genk against Gent on April 17, 2009.
- Courtois helped Genk win the Belgian Pro League by keeping 14 clean sheets and conceding just 32 goals while also winning Goalkeeper of the Year and Genk Player of the Year.
Courtois was promptly loaned out to Spanish club Atletico Madrid, where he helped them win the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Cup, and Copa Del Ray. - The kid received the LFP Best Goalkeeper Award in 2012-2013 for his performance with Atletico.
- On November 26, 2011, the shot-stopper received the first red card of his career for a foul on Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema.
- After being seen pulling off a fantastic save earlier this year, he inspired a camera stance known as Thibauting. The term is on the list of the finest sports words in Belgium for the year.
