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Jan Bert Lieve Vertonghen (born 24 April 1987) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Pro League club Anderlecht. Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back.
Jul 5, 2024 · Legendary former defender Jan Vertonghen has announced his retirement from international football. Belgium's record appearance maker, Jan has called time on his international career after earning 157 caps for his country since his debut back in June, 2007.
Jul 27, 2020 · Vertonghen, 33, made 315 appearances for Tottenham, but leaves after seeing his playing time limited under new manager Jose Mourinho this season. The Belgian, who departs as a free agent,...
- As Jan Vertonghen Leaves Tottenham as A Player, We Remember
- Spurs Super Jan
- Other Memorable Jan Moments
- Joy, Tears, Spurs
Jan Vertonghen was a terrific ambassador for Tottenhamboth on and off the field. On the field, Vertonghen was one of the best of his generation as a left-sided defender. Whether at his preferred center-half or as a left-sided full-back Jan Vertonghen gave his all and brought more to the position and most footballers could dream. Off the field, Vert...
The legend of Super Jan started early in his Tottenham career, as he scored five goals across two competitions during that first 2012-13 season. However, it was the 75th-minute winner against Swansea where the Super Jan celebration was born. While Jan never again reached the same scoring heights as he did in that first season, in truth Vertonghen w...
Live Feed MLS Multiplex Another moment I’ll always remember from Jan’s time with Spurs was September 24, 2013, when Jan was chasing an Aston Villa striker and started to slip. As Vertonghen went down he reached out and grabbed the player’s shorts and essentially pants the attacker. The shot went wide, Jonathan Moss called a goal kick and there was ...
Most of all I will remember Jan Vertonghen as a player committed to Tottenham Hotspur. There was the elation of Amsterdam and the victory of Ajax. There was the anguish and disappointment of losing the Champions League Finale in Madrid to Liverpool. There was topping Arsenal several years in a row in the standings. Vertonghen was never on a team th...
- Aaron Coe
Jul 5, 2024 · Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen has announced his retirement from international football following Belgium’s exit from Euro 2024.
Aug 14, 2020 · Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has signed a three-year deal with Benfica. Vertonghen, 33, left Spurs as a free agent at the end of the season after eight years with the Premier League...
Jul 27, 2020 · Jan Vertonghen has confirmed his exit from Tottenham Hotspur after eight years at the club. The defender joined Spurs from Ajax in 2012 and went on to make 232 appearances, and his contract...
