Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen has confirmed he’ll retire from skilled soccer on the finish of the 2024-25 season.
Vertonghen, who now performs for Anderlecht in his residence nation, has been restricted to only 5 appearances throughout all competitions after Achilles and ankle issues.
The 37-year-old retired from worldwide soccer final July, ending his profession with Belgium because the Purple Devils’ all-time look maker with 157 caps for his nation.
Vertonghen began his profession with Eredivisie aspect Ajax earlier than finishing a transfer to Spurs in 2012, and would spend eight years in north London.
The defender made 315 appearances for the membership in all competitions, scoring 14 instances and twice being named within the PFA Premier League Workforce of the 12 months.
He was additionally a key determine in Mauricio Pochettino’s staff that reached the Champions League closing in 2019, a recreation they misplaced 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid.
A exceptional profession is coming to an finish.
Thanks for the recollections, @JanVertonghen pic.twitter.com/uRaMeetutq
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 25, 2025
Following his spell with Spurs, Vertonghen joined Benfica on a three-year deal earlier than signing on a free switch with Anderlecht in 2022 after his earlier contract was terminated.
Vertonghen cited an incapability to correctly put together for video games as key to his choice, and can hold up his boots after Anderlecht’s closing league recreation of the season towards Genk.
“I’ve seen that it’s changing into an increasing number of troublesome to organize myself bodily for coaching classes and matches and to indicate myself because the participant I wish to be,” he mentioned.
“Not solely in the direction of the followers and my fellow gamers, but additionally in the direction of myself. That’s the reason I might be stopping after this season.”
