Jan Vertonghen
Born: April 24, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Hometown: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Nationality:
Belgian
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Position: Centre-back
Team: Anderlecht (no. 5)
![Jan Vertonghen Jan Vertonghen](https://b.smimg.net/df11/8150316.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2003-2006 | Ajax |
Senior | 2006-2012 | Ajax |
2012-2020 | Tottenham Hotspur | |
2020-2022 | Benfica | |
2022- | Anderlecht | |
International | 2007- | Belgium |
Sports Mole has 1,267 articles about Jan Vertonghen. Articles 1 to 40:
![Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco on November 19, 2023 Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco on November 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/23/47/domenico-tedesco.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Belgium vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between Belgium and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 17, 08:35
![Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku during Croatia game at World Cup on December 1, 2022. Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku during Croatia game at World Cup on December 1, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Belgium could line up against Slovakia
Sports Mole looks at how Belgium could line up in their opening Euro 2024 fixture with Slovakia.
Jun 15, 13:07
![Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco before the match on March 23, 2024 Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco before the match on March 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Belgium name their 25-man squad for Euro 2024, but what players have made the cut and who has missed out?
May 28, 10:45
![Royal Antwerp coach Mark van Bommel reacts on October 25, 2023 Royal Antwerp coach Mark van Bommel reacts on October 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Royal Antwerp vs. Anderlecht - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Belgian Pro League clash between Royal Antwerp and Anderlecht, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 24, 20:23
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal on March 31, 2024 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal on March 31, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
All-time Premier League combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
May 4, 12:13
![Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on April 23, 2019 Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on April 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 10 fastest goals in Premier League history - Long, Eriksen, Yorke
On the anniversary of Shane Long's record-breaking seven-second goal for Southampton, Sports Mole runs down the 10 quickest strikes in the history of the Premier League.
Apr 23, 09:23
![England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their second goal on March 26, 2024 England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their second goal on March 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jude Bellingham snatches draw for England against Belgium
Jude Bellingham's injury-time equaliser rescues a 2-2 draw for England against Belgium, who had led twice through Youri Tielemans's brace.
Mar 26, 21:40
![John O'Shea during his time with Birmingham City in November 2023. John O'Shea during his time with Birmingham City in November 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Caoimhin Kelleher, Sammie Szmodics start for Republic of Ireland against Belgium
John O'Shea names Caoimhin Kelleher and Sammie Szmodics in his first Republic of Ireland XI for the friendly against Belgium.
Mar 23, 15:55
![Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco reacts on October 13, 2023 Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco reacts on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Belgium vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Belgium and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 22:40
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after Yannick Carrasco scores their first goal on September 9, 2023 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after Yannick Carrasco scores their first goal on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Austria vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Austria and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 11, 17:50
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after Yannick Carrasco scores their first goal on September 9, 2023 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after Yannick Carrasco scores their first goal on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Belgium vs. Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Belgium and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 10, 09:59
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and teammates on June 17, 2023 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and teammates on June 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Azerbaijan vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Azerbaijan and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 7, 15:42
![Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer reacts on April 13, 2023 Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer reacts on April 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Anderlecht vs. Royal Antwerp - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Belgian Pro League clash between Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 18:42
![Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco reacts on March 24, 2023 Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco reacts on March 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Belgium vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Belgium and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 15, 08:42
![AZ Alkmaar's Jesper Karlsson celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 16, 2023 AZ Alkmaar's Jesper Karlsson celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Anderlecht - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between AZ Alkmaar and Anderlecht, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 18, 10:06
![Anderlecht's Bart Verbruggen and teammates celebrate winning the penalty shootout on February 23, 2023 Anderlecht's Bart Verbruggen and teammates celebrate winning the penalty shootout on February 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Anderlecht vs. AZ Alkmaar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Anderlecht and AZ Alkmaar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 11, 11:08
![Sweden's Viktor Claesson celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 24, 2022 Sweden's Viktor Claesson celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 24, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sweden vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Sweden and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 13:31
![Villarreal's Etienne Capoue celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on January 19, 2023 Villarreal's Etienne Capoue celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on January 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Anderlecht vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Anderlecht and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 09:13
![Belgium's Toby Alderweireld looks dejected after the match on November 27, 2022 Belgium's Toby Alderweireld looks dejected after the match on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Toby Alderweireld announces retirement from international football with Belgium
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid centre-back Toby Alderweireld is retiring from the Belgian national team after a 13-year international career.
Mar 6, 19:26
![Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022 Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Croatia vs. Belgium: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup meeting between Croatia and Belgium, Sports Mole looks at how both squads compare, including their most valuable and top-scoring players.
Nov 30, 22:37
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku pictured before the match on November 27, 2022 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku pictured before the match on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Belgium could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Thursday's 2022 World Cup Group F clash with Croatia.
Nov 29, 14:15
![Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere look dejected after Morocco's second goal on November 27, 2022 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere look dejected after Morocco's second goal on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Croatia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 13:53
![Morocco celebrate scoring against Belgium at the World Cup on November 27, 2022. Morocco celebrate scoring against Belgium at the World Cup on November 27, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Morocco stun Belgium with deserved win at World Cup
Morocco record a 2-0 win over Belgium in Sunday's World Cup fixture at the Al Thumama Stadium to move to the top of Group F.
Nov 27, 14:55
![Belgium players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 22, 2022 Belgium players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium vs. Morocco: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup meeting between Belgium and Morocco, Sports Mole looks at how both squads compare, including their most valuable and top-scoring players.
Nov 26, 23:12
![Michy Batshuayi cdelebrates scoring for Fenerbahce on October 13, 2022 Michy Batshuayi cdelebrates scoring for Fenerbahce on October 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Dendoncker, Batshuayi start for Belgium versus Canada
Leander Dendoncker is handed a surprise start for Belgium against Canada in Wednesday's Group F fixture at the World Cup.
Nov 23, 17:55
![Belgium players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 22, 2022 Belgium players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium vs. Canada: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Sports Mole looks at how the squads of Belgium and Canada compare ahead of Wednesday's World Cup clash between the two sides.
Nov 22, 20:48
![Belgium's Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2022 Belgium's Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Belgium could line up against Canada
Sports Mole looks at how Belgium could line up for Wednesday's World Cup fixture against Canada in Al Rayyan.
Nov 21, 23:23
![Belgium players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 22, 2022 Belgium players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of a Belgium side who are bidding to win the tournament for the very first time.
Nov 15, 18:00
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal with Dries Mertens on June 6, 2021 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal with Dries Mertens on June 6, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Romelu Lukaku in Belgium World Cup squad, Divock Origi left out
Injury-hit Romelu Lukaku is named in Belgium's World Cup squad, but fellow forward Divock Origi misses out on a place in the 26-player group.
Nov 10, 12:13
![Wout Faes in action for Leicester City on October 8, 2022 Wout Faes in action for Leicester City on October 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City defender Wout Faes hopeful of Belgium World Cup chance
Leicester City defender Wout Faes feels that he has 'done everything possible' to earn a call-up to the Belgium World Cup squad.
Nov 7, 15:33
![Fabio Silva in action for Anderlecht on September 15, 2022 Fabio Silva in action for Anderlecht on September 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Silkeborg vs. Anderlecht - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Silkeborg and Anderlecht, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 1, 19:55
![Alexandre Lacazette celebrates Arsenal's crucial third goal with his teammates in the 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on December 2, 2018 Alexandre Lacazette celebrates Arsenal's crucial third goal with his teammates in the 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on December 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five of the Premier League's greatest North London derbies
Ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur's showdown at the Emirates, Sports Mole picks out five of the Premier League's greatest North London derbies.
Oct 1, 07:58
![Benfica's Rafa Silva celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 20, 2022 Benfica's Rafa Silva celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 20, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Boavista vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Boavista and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 25, 23:44
![PSV Eindhoven coach Roger Schmidt in the Europa League on February 18, 2021 PSV Eindhoven coach Roger Schmidt in the Europa League on February 18, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Benfica vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Benfica and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 31, 10:07
![Newcastle United players celebrate after beating Arsenal on May 18, 2022 Newcastle United players celebrate after beating Arsenal on May 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Benfica vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season friendly between Benfica and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 18:08
![Reading interim manager Paul Ince on March 15, 2022 Reading interim manager Paul Ince on March 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Reading vs. Benfica - prediction, team news
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club Friendlies 1 clash between Reading and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 21:10
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Five ideal backup strikers to Harry Kane for Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole picks out five ideal strikers who could act as Harry Kane's backup at Tottenham Hotspur next season.
Jun 25, 15:47
![Belgium coach Roberto Martinez reacts on March 26, 2022 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez reacts on March 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Poland vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Poland and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 12, 11:37
![Wales caretaker manager Robert Page pictured on March 27, 2021 Wales caretaker manager Robert Page pictured on March 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wales vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Wales and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 13:00
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on April 19, 2022 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on April 19, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Liverpool vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 10:52