Profile Football Stars | Jan Vertonghen | Following the departure of Luis Suárez for Liverpool in January 2011, Vertonghen was appointed vice-captain of Ajax under Maarten Stekelenburg; Following Stekelenburg's transfer to U.S. Rome, Vertonghen was made captain. January Vertonghen is a Belgian footballer plays as a defender who and occasionally as a defensive midfielder for Dutch Eredivisie club AFC Ajax and the Belgian national team.
After spending time at VK Tielrode and Germinal Beerschot, Vertonghen moved to the Netherlands and signed a contract with the youth academy of Eredivisie side Ajax. He began as a midfielder but now he mostly plays at center back for Ajax. During his time in the reserves, he Became known for an incident in the 2006 KNVB Cup game against Cambuur Leeuwarden, his first ever home game at the Amsterdam ArenA, where he "scored" a bizarre goal to put Ajax 3-0 up.
On 23 August 2006, Vertonghen made his first team debut in the Champions League third qualifying round against Copenhagen. The 2008-09 season was a breakthrough season for the young defender. After Heitinga left for Atlético Madrid, Vertonghen Became Vermaelen's first choice partner in central defense. He started in 23 of the 26 games he played and scored 4 goals. Although sustaining an injury from training during the week, he played in the 24 January match against FC Groningen, billed as a "must-win" match by coach Marco van Basten, and was unfortunate enough to be sent off for two yellow cards as Ajax lost 1-0.
After the winter break, Ajax went on a 9-game unbeaten streak in the league with playing a key role Vertonghen. Vertonghen Stated on Numerous Occasions late in 2010-11 That he is considering leaving Ajax at the end of the season. Mancini was reportedly scouting Vertonghen to Strengthen his side for Their upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifying for the 2011-12 campaign. Vertonghen made his international debut at the U-21 level in 2006 and played in the 2007 UEFA U21 Championships.
Personal information
Full name in January Vertonghen
Date of birth 24 April 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1/2 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Ajax
Number 4
Youth career
1997 2000 VK Tielrode
2000 2003 Germinal Beerschot
2003 2006 Ajax
Senior career
YearsTeam
Ajax 2006 139 (18)
2006 2007 Waalwijk (loan) 12 (3)
National team
2006 2009 Belgium U-21 23 (0)
2007 Belgium 36 (2)
Honours
Club
Eredivisie (1): 2010-11
KNVB Cup (1): 2009-10
Individual
AFC Ajax Talent of the Year (1): 2007/08
After spending time at VK Tielrode and Germinal Beerschot, Vertonghen moved to the Netherlands and signed a contract with the youth academy of Eredivisie side Ajax. He began as a midfielder but now he mostly plays at center back for Ajax. During his time in the reserves, he Became known for an incident in the 2006 KNVB Cup game against Cambuur Leeuwarden, his first ever home game at the Amsterdam ArenA, where he "scored" a bizarre goal to put Ajax 3-0 up.
On 23 August 2006, Vertonghen made his first team debut in the Champions League third qualifying round against Copenhagen. The 2008-09 season was a breakthrough season for the young defender. After Heitinga left for Atlético Madrid, Vertonghen Became Vermaelen's first choice partner in central defense. He started in 23 of the 26 games he played and scored 4 goals. Although sustaining an injury from training during the week, he played in the 24 January match against FC Groningen, billed as a "must-win" match by coach Marco van Basten, and was unfortunate enough to be sent off for two yellow cards as Ajax lost 1-0.
After the winter break, Ajax went on a 9-game unbeaten streak in the league with playing a key role Vertonghen. Vertonghen Stated on Numerous Occasions late in 2010-11 That he is considering leaving Ajax at the end of the season. Mancini was reportedly scouting Vertonghen to Strengthen his side for Their upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifying for the 2011-12 campaign. Vertonghen made his international debut at the U-21 level in 2006 and played in the 2007 UEFA U21 Championships.
Personal information
Full name in January Vertonghen
Date of birth 24 April 1987 (age 24)
Place of birth Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1/2 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Ajax
Number 4
Youth career
1997 2000 VK Tielrode
2000 2003 Germinal Beerschot
2003 2006 Ajax
Senior career
YearsTeam
Ajax 2006 139 (18)
2006 2007 Waalwijk (loan) 12 (3)
National team
2006 2009 Belgium U-21 23 (0)
2007 Belgium 36 (2)
Honours
Club
Eredivisie (1): 2010-11
KNVB Cup (1): 2009-10
Individual
AFC Ajax Talent of the Year (1): 2007/08
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