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Toby Alderweireld
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20 / Belgium · 2009–2022

Toby Alderweireld

RB anchor
Caps · Belgium
127
Goals · Belgium
5
Life
1989
Clubs
AFC Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Royal Antwerp
#20
Editorial rank of 33 for Belgium
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A versatile and intelligent defender, Alderweireld was a cornerstone of Tottenham's defence and a vital part of Belgium's 'Golden Generation' at multiple major tournaments. Career record: 127 caps and 5 goals for Belgium; club career at AFC Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Royal Antwerp.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q128840
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Career record

2008–2013AFC Ajax
2013–2015Atlético Madrid
2014–2015Southampton
2015–2021Tottenham Hotspur
2021–2022Al-Duhail SC
2022–2025Royal Antwerp
Belgium127 caps, 5 goals

Sources

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One rank above: Raymond Braine at #19.

One rank below: Wilfried Van Moer at #21.

Belgium's editorial top five: Kevin De Bruyne · Thibaut Courtois · Eden Hazard · Paul Van Himst · Jean-Marie Pfaff.

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