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Toby Alderweireld is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for the Belgium national team and Royal Antwerp. He developed through the youth academy at Ajax, where he won multiple Eredivisie titles. Later, he became a key defensive player for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, helping the club reach the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. He is recognized for his defensive attributes, including strong tackling, aerial ability, and precise passing.
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Which clubs has Toby Alderweireld played for in his career?
Toby Alderweireld came through the Ajax youth academy and won three consecutive Eredivisie titles before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2013. He later joined Southampton on loan, transferred to Tottenham Hotspur where he spent six seasons, and subsequently moved to Al-Duhail in Qatar before returning to Belgium with Royal Antwerp.
Did Toby Alderweireld play in a Champions League final with Tottenham?
Yes, Alderweireld started in defense for Tottenham Hotspur in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid, which Spurs lost 2-0. That campaign, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, marked Tottenham's first-ever appearance in a Champions League final.
How many caps does Toby Alderweireld have for Belgium?
Toby Alderweireld earned over 120 caps for the Belgian national team during a senior international career spanning more than a decade. He was a key figure in Belgium's golden generation, helping the team reach the semifinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
What is Toby Alderweireld's partnership with Jan Vertonghen?
Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen formed a central defensive partnership at both Ajax and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as for the Belgian national team. Their understanding, built over years of playing together, was widely regarded as one of the most reliable center-back pairings in European football during their peak years.
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