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Thibaut Courtois
/tee-BOH koor-TWAH/
Definition
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A Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the Belgium national team.
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Born on May 11, 1992, in Bree, Belgium, standing at 2.00 meters tall, known for his exceptional height, reflexes, and shot-stopping abilities.
Examples
Thibaut Courtois pulled off a save so miraculous that the striker retired on the spot.
With Thibaut Courtois guarding the net, penalty kicks feel like a bad joke waiting to flop.
Thibaut Courtois towers over the goal like a skyscraper, making headers look like ground balls.
Fans joke that Thibaut Courtois could moonlight as a lighthouse keeper with those reflexes.