Belgian soccer goalkeeper who played for Chelsea FC and the Koninklijke Racing Club Genk. From 2011 until 2014, he was on loan to Atletico Madrid. In 2018, he joined Real Madrid. He also played on Belgium's national team.

Before Fame

He began his youth career as a left back for Bilzen V.V. After joining the youth division of K.R.C. Genk, he became a goalkeeper.

Trivia

He was named the most valuable player in the 2013 Copa del Rey Final.

Family Life

His sister Valerie Courtois is a professional volleyball player. He has a daughter named Adriana and a son named Nicolas with his former girlfriend Marta Dominguez. He began dating Mishel Gerzig in 2021. The couple announced their engagement in June 2022. They tied the knot a year later in June of 2023.

Associated With

He caused a minor scandal when he publicly flirted with the ex-girlfriend of teammate Kevin De Bruyne.