Jan Vertonghen Belgian Footballer Born 1987 in Sint-Niklaas
Jan Vertonghen · association football player · Belgian
Biography
Born on 24 April 1987 in Sint-Niklaas, Jan Vertonghen is a Belgian footballer. Jan Vertonghen has lined up for Belgium men's national football team (2007–2024) and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2012–2020).
Career
The records list him as a centre-back. The first club on record is Belgium national under-16 association football team (2002). He has played for 8 teams on record, including Belgium men's national football team, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and AFC Ajax. 17 years at Belgium men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Belgium men's national football team (2007–2024), his team-mates on record include Axel Witsel, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. team-mates from the same years include Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela.
Recognition
He won the AFC Ajax–player of the year in 2012.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Belgium national under-16 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2006–2012 | AFC Ajax | Centre-back |
| 2006–2007 | RKC Waalwijk | Centre-back |
| 2007–2024 | Belgium men's national football team | Centre-back |
| 2007 | Belgium national under-21 football team | Centre-back |
| 2012–2020 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Centre-back |
| 2020–2022 | S.L. Benfica | Centre-back |
| 2022–2025 | R.S.C. Anderlecht | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AFC Ajax–player of the year | Won |
Jan Vertonghen on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 985K @jvertonghen
- Engagement rate
- 1.05% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 10,302
- Average comments
- 79 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Jan Vertonghen Photos
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Photo: Sidney.Cortez · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Sport Lisboa e Benfica · CC BY 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jan Vertonghen?
Jan Vertonghen is 39 years old, born on 24 April 1987 in Sint-Niklaas.
What is Jan Vertonghen known for?
Jan Vertonghen is a centre-back who has played for Belgium men's national football team and Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
How tall is Jan Vertonghen?
Jan Vertonghen is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Jan Vertonghen’s nationality?
Jan Vertonghen is Belgian, born in Sint-Niklaas.
Has Jan Vertonghen won any awards?
Yes. Jan Vertonghen won AFC Ajax–player of the year (2012).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q313170), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
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