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Questions about Thibaut Courtois

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When did Thibaut Courtois make his senior debut for Racing Genk?

Thibaut Courtois made his senior debut on the 17th of April 2009 at the Guldensporenstadion during a match against Gent. He was exactly sixteen years and three hundred forty-one days old when he stepped onto the pitch to become Belgium's youngest senior goalkeeper since Robert Hustin in 1905.

What major trophies has Thibaut Courtois won with Real Madrid?

Thibaut Courtois helped Real Madrid win multiple titles including the 2021, 22 and 2023, 24 UEFA Champions League. He also secured victories in domestic competitions such as the La Liga title where he kept seventeen clean sheets in a single season by July 2020.

How many times has Thibaut Courtois won the Zamora Trophy?

Thibaut Courtois has won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy three times throughout his career while playing for Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. He earned the award twice during his time in Spain and won it again after conceding just twenty goals in thirty-four matches during the 2018, 19 season.

When did Thibaut Courtois return from his ACL injury in 2023?

Thibaut Courtois returned to action on the 4th of May 2024 playing full-time in a three-zero home win against Cádiz following surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament diagnosed on the 10th of August 2023. He subsequently started in the Champions League final on the 1st of June producing decisive saves in a two-zero victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Why was Thibaut Courtois not selected for Euro 2024?

Thibaut Courtois was not selected for the Euro 2024 tournament due to an underlying conflict with manager Domenico Tedesco. He announced on the 22nd of August 2024 that he would not return to the national team for the time being before eventually returning under new manager Rudi Garcia.