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Jan Vertonghen Retires From International Football
Belgian Legend Ends International Career
Jan Vertonghen, Belgium's most capped international footballer, has retired from international football. He made the announcement after Belgium's exit from the European Championship.
Vertonghen has played 157 times for Belgium and is a legendary figure in the country's football history. He was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the quarter-finals of the 2020 European Championship.
A Storied Career
Vertonghen began his career at Ajax Amsterdam, where he won four Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup. He then moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, where he spent eight seasons and won the League Cup in 2019.
In 2020, Vertonghen joined Benfica, where he won the Primeira Liga in 2021. He returned to Belgium in 2022 to play for Anderlecht.
Vertonghen is a versatile defender who can play at center-back or left-back. He is known for his strength, aerial ability, and passing range.
A National Icon
Vertonghen is a national icon in Belgium. He is the most capped player in the country's history and has been named to the UEFA Team of the Year twice.
Vertonghen's retirement from international football is a sad day for Belgian fans. However, he leaves behind a legacy that will inspire future generations of footballers.
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