Thibaut Courtois

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Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois (born 11 May 1992) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, he is known for his reflexes, acrobatic saves, and command of the penalty area. Courtois graduated through the youth system of Genk and, aged 18, was promoted to their first team. He won the Belgian Pro League in his debut season. He then joined Chelsea in 2011. After three years on loan at Atlético Madrid, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Europa League, Courtois returned to Chelsea in 2014 and won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and two League Cups. In 2018, he joined Real Madrid for a reported fee of €35 million and has won La Liga, Copa del Rey, the UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.