Transfer to Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois joins Chelsea from Genk. The young Belgian goalkeeper was signed from Genk before embarking on a long loan spell at Atletico Madrid.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Thibaut Courtois Biography and Timeline
Follow Thibaut Courtois through 8 dated historical records for Belgium.
Thibaut Courtois, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2011–2022Years on this page
2011
2012
Eurpopa League Winner
Kept Athletic Bilbao scoreless as Atletico claimed the European title.
2017
Premier League Championship
Thibaut Courtois wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins the Golden Glove after recording 16 league clean sheets.
2018
FA Cup Winner
Thibaut Courtois kept Manchester United from scoring as Chelsea won the final by one goal as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
World Cup Quarter-Final Saves
Makes crucial saves as Belgium defeat Brazil 2-1 and reach the World Cup semi-finals.
2022
Spanish Super Cup Final Penalty Save
Saves a late penalty as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club to win the Spanish Super Cup.
Champions League Final Player of the Match
Makes a series of decisive saves and is named player of the match as Real Madrid beat Liverpool.
Courtois Champions League Final Player of the Match
Makes a series of saves against Liverpool and is named player of the match.
Records, sources and methodology
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