Player Details

Name

Jan Vertonghen

Height

6' 2"

Weight

174 lbs

Date of Birth

4.24.1987 (37)

Birthplace

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Left/Centre

Footedness

Left
Latest News
Latest News
Latest Video
Latest Video
Career Summary

CURRENT CLUB: Tottenham Hotspur (England)

Jan Vertonghen is a versatile defender who can play as a left back or centerback. He likes to join his teams attacks from either of these positions and is one of the most technical defenders in the Premier League.

BELGIAN NATIONAL TEAM

Vertonghen has registered over 50 caps with the Red Devils since making his international debut in 2007. He appeared in all 10 of Belgium's qualifiers during this cycle of World Cup qualifying.

CLUB CAREER

Vertonghen spent five full seasons with Ajax after returning from loan in 2007-08. He collected two Eredivisie titles before moving on to Tottenham Hotspur. He was named to the PFA Team of the Year in 2012-13.