Jan Vertonghen Will be honored by the Belgian Football Union on June 9 at the King Baudouin stadium on the occasion of the qualification match for the World Cup between Belgium and Wales. Record holder of selections with the Red Devils of the High of his 157 Caps, the defender now 38 years old decided to end his career after this season.
Pursued by injuries throughout the season, the Anderlecht player played his first minutes in the playoffs (15 minutes) against Antwerp this Thursday.
“A legend such that Jan Vertonghen deserves legendary farewells. He has offered us a multitude of unforgettable moments, and it is now time to give him the same. With the support of supporters! We therefore hope that they will come in many to the stadium and that Brussels will vibrate”, said Vincent mannart Sports director of the Belgian Union in a press release.
“Wearing the jersey of the Red Devils has always been an honor that I have never considered acquired. The fact that I could live these farewells in the stadium where I have so often played for my country, surrounded by my family, my friends and supporters, represents a lot for me”, For his part reacted Jan Vertonghen.
After 18 years of loyal national team services, ‘Sterke Jan’ is preparing to turn a page on Belgian football. Already present in the 2008 Olympics, Vertonghen notably participated in four European championships and three World Cups. Among its 10 goals in the national team, there is no doubt that everyone will remember Son Goal against Japan at the 2018 World Cup which initiates the “reassembled “ Red Devils and which will ultimately allow Belgium to reach third place in the competition.
