Toby Alderweireld

Professional footballer and defender

Toby Alderweireld - Professional footballer and defender
Born

March 2nd, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

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Played as a center-back in professional football. Began career at Ajax, progressing through the youth ranks. Transferred to the Premier League, playing for Southampton before joining Tottenham Hotspur. Contributed to Tottenham's UEFA Champions League runner-up finish in 2019. Also represented the Belgian national team in multiple international tournaments.

Played for Ajax in Eredivisie

Helped Tottenham reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2019

Competed for Belgium in UEFA Euro 2016 and FIFA World Cup 2018

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