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My Take
I have always rated defenders who make hard work look unglamorous, and Vertonghen is a model of that craft. At 189 cm he was a commanding centre-back who could shift to left-back without complaint, the kind of versatility coaches quietly treasure. Rising through Ajax to captain the club, then anchoring Tottenham's backline for years, he was a pillar of Belgium's golden generation. In an era obsessed with attacking flair, I respect a player whose value showed up in goals prevented rather than scored. His consistency and intelligence made him the sort of teammate every great side needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jan Vertonghen
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤン・フェルトンゲン
- Reading
- やん・ふぇるとんげん
- Born
- April 24, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2012 AFC Ajax–player of the year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jan Vertonghen born?
Born April 24, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Jan Vertonghen from?
Jan Vertonghen is from Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium.
What does Jan Vertonghen do?
Jan Vertonghen works as association football player.
How tall is Jan Vertonghen?
Jan Vertonghen is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.