Keep posted to my Facebook, Twitter & Instagram channels to ask yours soon.
Thibaut.
","2_column_layout":"It has always been my dream to play football at the highest level. But I couldn\u2019t have been standing where I am today without the support of my fans. So the least I can do is give you a glimpse of what life as a pro looks like.
Rostov, Russia, July 2nd, 2018. It\u2019s 2-2 in the 94th minute of the game when I grab the ball from the corner and toss it as quickly as possible to Kevin De Bruyne. It took 10 seconds from there to Nacer Chadli's goal. I've seen the replay a couple of times, but actually I don't need the images to relive the event. It was such an intense moment, so much was at stake. Months, years, weeks of hard work leading up to victory. Things could have been so much different if Nacer did not score, if Romelu didn\u2019t let the ball pass by, if Thomas didn't perform that spectacular run, if Kevin didn\u2019t give that pass, if I had waited 1 second longer, if... But we did make it work. That one goal did not only save our tournament, it made our team so much bigger. It set Belgium on fire.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2020-04-14T14:36:12+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":true},{"id":2,"url":"/amplifying-a-belgian-dj-academy","title":"Amplifying a Belgian DJ academy","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20200504.090723.5eafbf2b78b56.jpg","content":"Get in touch:
amplifyacademy.be
info@amplifyacademy.be
That one song can get you in the right, focused mindset before the match. As a music fan myself, I wanted to add something to the mix. That\u2019s why I choose to support Amplify Academy, where future DJ\u2019s and producers can kick start their career.
I truly believe in the power of music. There are a lot of talented kids who are ready to be discovered. Thanks to the Amplify Academy, they gain not only new skills but a professional mentor who believes in them. Just like KRC Genk saw something in the 16-year-old me.
The result is fresh music from young, local talent in Belgium. You can even discover some of their work in my matchday music playlist.
Enjoy.
Thibaut.
Thanks,
Thibaut
Find out more:
vzwkleineprins.be
info@vzwkleineprins.be
As a father of two, I realize how lucky I am having two fantastic, healthy children. Unfortunately, not every kid gets to grow up happy & healthy. Each year, there are hundreds of Belgian families where the life of a child gets threatened by some kind of dangerous disease.
A few years ago, I got in touch with a local organization in Belgium called Kleine Prins vzw. They support little princes, princesses and their families in their battle against a life-threatening disease. When Kleine Prins asked me to be their godfather, I didn\u2019t hesitate. Helping kids and their families who need it most is much more valuable than winning any match. It\u2019s a tough war that no child or family should have to fight alone.
Through this site, you and I can soon give those strong kids the support they deserve. That way we can battle life-threatening child diseases all together, finding a cure or easing the pain for the tough little battlers who are fighting every day to spend more time with the people they love.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2020-04-09T16:51:57+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":5,"url":"fulfilling-a-childhoods-real-estate-dream","title":"Fulfilling a childhoods\u2019 real estate dream","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20200504.171257.5eb030f9924cf.jpg","content":"Ever since I was Adriana\u2019s age, I dreamed of becoming a construction worker. What started with helping out my grandfather with his little building projects, ended up becoming a second dream I wanted to fulfill in life.
This real estate project, in particular, crossed our family\u2019s path in a moving way. Already 3 years ago, a family friend asked for our help. His brother Marc passed away and left behind his wife, his 3 daughters, and a real estate dream in M\u00e9ry (Esneux). For five years, Marc fought hard to bring his dream to life. Immediately after we heard the upsetting news, we felt like his hard work and effort shouldn\u2019t go to waste.
Not only because we\u2019re closely connected to this family, but even more so because of the profound meaning this place had to us too. My father Thierry grew up nearby, beside the same banks of the Ourthe river. It\u2019s a beautiful green spot that allows families to enjoy each others\u2019 company in an active environment, surrounded by nature.
As a family, we therefore chose to invest in Marcs\u2019 dream. I\u2019m already looking forward to the day we can build a small football field in the courtyard, where children can play and lasting friendships will grow. But this place will always be a reminder of the plans Marc wanted to fulfill for his family. That\u2019s why we named the buildings after his three daughters: Nathalie, Steffy, and Tamara. This is for you.
We hope that many nature-minded families will build their future at this meaningful place, and get a sense of belonging here.
Thibaut.
Genk, Belgium, May 17th, 2011. Ever since I started playing for Genk at the age of 7, I dreamt of winning the national title.
A few days after my 19th birthday, our young KRC Genk team got a first clear shot at becoming national champions for the third time in history.
It's 1-1 on the scoring board going into the final phase. That means it's do or die time for the team: in order to celebrate, we needed to score a draw or a win.
At that point, I\u2019m well aware that all pressure\u2019s on me. The nerves are running through my body, but I\u2019m more focused than ever to finish this one for the team.
Suddenly, a Standard player shows up on his own. It\u2019s me against him now. Fully concentrated, I push the forceful shot over the bar. With the corners coming up right after, I urge my teammates to pay close attention. With a mindful reflex, I whip up the ball two times just before the goal line.
The next thing I hear is a sound announcing the end of the match, thousands of screaming fans, and an excited team, realising the battle is over. In those magical seconds, you feel unbeatable. For the first time ever, I know what it means to become a national champion.
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8QlNXrXhRA","youtubevideo_id":"Q8QlNXrXhRA","created":"2020-04-29T14:55:38+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":true},{"id":9,"url":"/celebrating-my-500th-match","title":"Celebrating my 500th match","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20211122.151541.619ba60de3411.png","content":"Thibaut.
","2_column_layout":"Time flies. It has only been 11 years since I started my career as a professional goalkeeper. During those years, I got to play for the best clubs in the world, including the Red Devils and Real Madrid. Let\u2019s take a step back to look back on 500 matches.
Starting as a young goalkeeper at KRC Genk, I got to experience what it feels like to become National Champions. I learned how to stay calm under pressure and grew as a goalkeeper thanks to people who saw my talent and believed that I could achieve my greatest goals.
When Chelsea spotted my potential, things started to move in third gear. Through them, I got the chance to play for Atl\u00e9tico. There, I was given the number 13, which I\u2019m still wearing today. Winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, The UEFA Europa League and Supercup with our team was more than I could ever ask for. I learned to keep pushing: improving day by day, match by match.
I\u2019m grateful for the chances that both Chelsea and Atl\u00e9tico offered me, allowing me to improve my game. Moving to another country away from my family and friends was hard at first, but it\u2019s something I had to do to get to where I am today. With the FA Cup, the Football League, and two Premier Leagues won with Chelsea, we achieved great things together.
Today, I\u2019m proud to represent the Red Devils and Real Madrid. Even though the games were postponed, we\u2019re determined to finish the season strong and hopefully come out on top.
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7--aIdGrE0","youtubevideo_id":"_7--aIdGrE0","created":"2020-06-13T15:40:34+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-left","thumbnail_alignment_label":"left top","published":true},{"id":7,"url":"/hi-im-thibaut","title":"Hi, I'm Thibaut.","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20200429.171813.5ea99ab53521a.jpeg","content":"Let\u2019s keep the good thing going.
Thibaut.
","2_column_layout":"I\u2019ll show you around, tell you what I do, what I aspire to become, why I keep pushing. This is my way of saying thanks to my fans and to give something in return.
Because thanks to you, I get to do what I love most and play for the greatest team in the world.
But also because not everyone has the opportunities I\u2019ve had. Luckily there are people and organizations that care for those in need. Through this site, you and I can soon give them the support they deserve.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2020-04-29T17:18:15+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":true},{"id":8,"url":"/this-is-for-the-fans-interview","title":"This is for the fans - interview","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20200504.151640.5eb015b8e4399.jpg","content":"Nice to meet you,
Thibaut.
","2_column_layout":"Sometimes moving times like the worldwide crisis we\u2019re facing right now, force you to stand still for a minute.
Through this interview, I try to give you an honest insight on life from my personal perspective. I\u2019ll talk to you about football, family, more football, and fans: they\u2019re the true reason why I started this website in the first place. Thank you for helping me achieve my greatest goals. I hope the stories on this website will encourage you to push your own limits.
In the next 27 minutes, you\u2019ll get to know my biggest takeaway from this crisis, discover what I appreciate most about the Spanish culture, find out how I believe the football season could continue and even get to know what I might have become if I gave up my goalkeeping dream as an 11-year-old.
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeBDM9jrN30","youtubevideo_id":"zeBDM9jrN30","created":"2020-05-04T12:49:23+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":true},{"id":14,"url":"my-goodbye-to-2020","title":"My goodbye to 2020","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20210106.165441.5ff5dd41f4152.png","content":"2020 was an odd year for everyone. We\u2019ve experienced lockdowns, loneliness, even the loss of loved ones.
But we\u2019ve also made the most out of it: exercising more, learning new skills, and connecting with new people from all over the world.
Even though we\u2019ve spent our time apart, this year made us feel united. As a team. As a nation. As a world. Let\u2019s take on 2021, full force ahead.
Cheers to 2021,
Thibaut.
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCpbT0WPGXA","youtubevideo_id":"JCpbT0WPGXA","created":"2021-01-06T16:34:13+01:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":10,"url":"competing-without-our-fans-for-the-fans","title":"Competing without our fans, for the fans","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20200704.184338.5f00b1ba3a57f.jpeg","content":"I\u2019ll try to give you a sneak peek into what playing in front of an empty Alfredo Di St\u00e9fano Stadium feels like.
Although it may seem like competing in an empty stadium would feel more like a practice than a game, I can assure you that\u2019s not the case. I see the whole team giving it their best, really putting in a 100%. Everyone on our team knows what we\u2019re playing for, and that gives us the strength on the field.
What\u2019s quite special now is that we can just walk to the stadium after our team meeting. But as far as other preparations are concerned, everything has pretty much stayed the same: the atmosphere in the dressing room, the build-up, and of course the intensity of our warm-up sessions. Now more than ever our focus is really just on the game.
But it\u2019s still strange to play in a different home stadium, and without our fans there by our side. We understand that\u2019s just not possible right now, but we miss them. The fans help us overcome the difficult moments, they even propel us forward. But on the other hand, there aren\u2019t any fans for the opposing team for the away games either. When both teams are on their own on the field, it makes the game a different experience.
Even though you\u2019re at home instead of in the stands, we still feel your support. We hope to make you proud by seeing our hunger to win every game as we keep our eyes on the title.
Thibaut
I\u2019ll tell you how it felt to overcome the power house Brazil in a match that pushed us through to the World Cup semi-finals.
When you first start dreaming about being a professional goalie, you put a few items on your bucket list. Facing Brazil, without a doubt, was at the top. With the whole world watching, the pressure was on. You could sense it in the team, and feel it in the stands. Now is the time to deliver.
Brazil started off strong, living up to its reputation as one of the most dangerous teams in football history. They showed some swift attacks, even got close to the goal a few times. When I saw Silva with the ball, I realized we got very lucky it ricocheted off the bar, and not into the net. In that moment, we knew that we would need to step up our game if we wanted a spot in the semi-finals.
Then the game took a swing in our favor. In an unfortunate own goal by Fernandinho, our team took the lead in the first fifteen minutes. Still, there were 75 minutes left, and Brazil was determined to fight for the win. Some serious shots from Marcelo, Willian and Coutinho were thrown at our defense; but it was Kevin who scored the second goal for Belgium, with the help of Romelu.
Being two goals ahead of Brazil, we knew they\u2019d push back. Coutinho\u2019s shots were fast, dangerous and powerful. With his help, Augusto took his chance and made Brazil\u2019s first goal. They were back in the game, and we were very much aware that the game could go either way at that point.
We had to stand our ground with attacks from Marcelo, Augusto, Firmino, Coutinho, and Costa, one quickly following the other. People often ask me if I\u2019m most proud of my save against Neymar, but I don\u2019t believe it was the most difficult one of the match. I was already in the right position, could feel where the ball would land and could catch it while it was still up in the air. To me, Douglas Costa\u2019s shots were the trickiest ones. Twice he came in diagonally, forcing me to dive deep very quickly. His shots are much harder to stop because of their sheer force.
After Neymar\u2019s attempt to equalize the game in the last few minutes, the final whistle marked the end of a true battle. Even though we didn\u2019t take home the Cup, we made history bringing home Belgium the bronze.
Thibaut.
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This title belongs to the fans. This title belongs to you. Our reward is victory, our reward is pride. But most of all, our reward is proof that determination pays off. We won this together. So let\u2019s keep the good thing going.
Hala Madrid.
Thibaut
When Real Madrid asked me to play with Numero Uno, I truly felt honored. Wearing the number one is the ultimate reward to celebrate a tough, but successful past season. It motivates me even more to turn that number into greater results.
","story_type":"Football","thumbnail":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20200907.110948.5f55f8dc3294f.png","content_2":"","2_column_layout":"To most people, it might come as a surprise that for over 11 years, with more than 430 club matches and counting, I never played with number 1 on my back. Only in youth matches and of course with the Belgian Red Devils, but never at club level with KRC Genk, Real Madrid, Atl\u00e9tico or Chelsea. I can only look back to good memories with my previous number 13, but now that Real Madrid offered me the No.1 , I\u2019m excited to pursue new victories wearing this shirt.
Playing as number 1 also has an important symbolic value. Without a doubt, it\u2019s an iconic number for any goalkeeper to wear. Following the footsteps of true icons at Real Madrid like Iker Casillas, Ricardo Zamora, Bodo Illgner and Francisco Buyo, I\u2019m grateful to represent the best club in the world.
It\u2019s no secret that Iker Casillas is my biggest example amongst those legendary goalkeepers. Even though he decided to end his career on the field, he\u2019ll remain my all-time number one;
He wore #1 when Real Madrid won multiple Champions Leagues, when the team brought home another LaLiga title and even when he broke several records in football history.
Like Iker, I hope to experience great moments with this 1 on my back and make the whole Real Madrid family proud...
Thibaut
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nOsafU_3O4","youtubevideo_id":"2nOsafU_3O4","created":"2020-09-07T11:07:39+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":15,"url":"supporting-womens-football-with-dux-gaming","title":"Supporting women\u2019s football with DUX Gaming","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20210331.144733.60646f6588dc8.jpeg","content":"DUX Gaming, a Spanish esports team I\u2019m invested in, is shifting gears. In 2021, DUX Gaming will be working together with EDF Logro\u00f1o, a first division Women\u2019s club. In doing so, they become the first esports club in the world committed to professional women\u2019s football.
","story_type":"Projects","thumbnail":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20210331.144743.60646f6f8b605.jpeg","content_2":"","2_column_layout":"Leading esports team DUX Gaming intertwines esports with real sports. First, we invested in Inter de Madrid. The next logical step was to sign the Spanish women\u2019s club EDF Logro\u00f1o. As of S21/22, the club will compete as DUX Logro\u00f1o.
With this newly established partnership, we want to support and see women\u2019s football grow. It allows DUX Gaming to be a football club of the 21st century that proves football is for everyone.
Whether it\u2019s virtual or real, played by women or men. It\u2019s a sport that teaches us determination, hard work and perseverance, values I personally live by. I\u2019m confident this new move will help all kids consider football as a way to enjoy sports, no matter their heritage, gender or interests.
See you online,
Thibaut.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2021-03-31T14:49:57+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":16,"url":"a-word-with-season-2122","title":"A word with season 21/22","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20210813.163557.6116834deaee0.jpeg","content":"This will be my fourth season with the club of my dreams. Unfortunately, our preparations didn\u2019t include a big road tour this year. But our group has trained intensely and vigorously over the past three weeks. It is always exciting to work with a new trainer and to focus on different accents. Our group is experienced and picks up ideas very quickly. I can honestly say that the team is ready to kick off our first La Liga game against Deportivo Alav\u00e9s.
La Liga has become increasingly competitive over time. The teams are constantly strengthening their game, getting stronger every year. This makes every game a fun challenge. Big score differences between top clubs like we experienced in the past are becoming the exception. We\u2019re at the forefront of an exciting La Liga season. We will have to excel constantly, match after match.
As Real Madrid players, this is our duty. We are part of the most successful club in the world so we must aim for the top. Every competition and every match deserves our full attention. The cup, La Liga, the Champions League: we have to give it our all. For ourselves, for the club, but more importantly, for our fans. It is an honour to be able to compete for all those trophies with the fans watching. I can see our team is in good shape. I have every confidence in my teammates. Personally, I hope to maintain (and exceed) the level I reached last season.
Football is my passion; it\u2019s my life. And that includes the fans. Playing in packed stadiums again, sporting the colours of Real Madrid, in front of our fans: the thought alone makes me happy. Winning matches, helping the team, our club, all of these will drive us to set the bar higher this season. Watch us.
Thibaut.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2021-08-13T16:36:43+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":17,"url":"/contract-renewal-2026","title":"More time with the Real Madrid family","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20210816.133716.611a4dec69dc8.jpeg","content":"The atmosphere in the changing rooms. The sound of fans cheering from the stands. Three years later, I\u2019m happy to announce my contract extension with Real Madrid until 2026.
My family and friends recently asked me where I\u2019d like to play in the coming years. My answer remains the same today as it was when I was a little boy: Real Madrid. Adding two more years in the best shirt in the world makes that childhood dream even sweeter. I love being a part of Real Madrid. It\u2019s a blessing to extend my family at home with a whole new one on the field.
Prolonging my relationship with the Real Madrid family until 2026 is a true honour. Real Madrid is my home, and I\u2019m grateful to be so warmly welcomed here. To me, this extension is a reward for my efforts over the past year. It encourages me to work even harder and give my all to the best club in the world. Over the next five years, I will do my best together with our team to acquire new trophies for our Madridistas.
It\u2019s no secret that winning the Champions League with Real Madrid is at the top of my wish list. But here\u2019s a promise from me to you - I\u2019ll start every match like there\u2019s a trophy at stake. This club and its fans deserve that. Real Madrid already has a well-stocked trophy cabinet. Still, I would be very proud if I could look back and say that my teammates and I added a few more cups to the glorious history of this club. I\u2019m looking forward to a bright future with Real Madrid.
Hala Madrid!
Thibaut.
But first, let\u2019s take a look back at our UEFA 2020 campaign. Obviously, I\u2019m disappointed that we didn\u2019t get further than the quarter-finals at the European Championship in June. This team always aspires to reach the highest level. But at the top, sometimes it\u2019s the details that decide which team goes through and which doesn\u2019t. Unfortunately, we didn\u2019t. There\u2019s not a single person to blame. I can honestly say that the whole group gave everything and was very motivated. Now we must analyse our own performance as we did as a team.
I\u2019m looking forward to a tight schedule next week. It\u2019s safe to say we are up for a test. Playing three games in one week is a lot, but we\u2019re determined to make every match count. A few days after our international break, there\u2019s a LaLiga match against Celta de Vigo. Three days later, we will face Inter de Mil\u00e1n and kick off our Champions League campaign. In between, we have to travel, recuperate and prepare for the next match. With a full calendar ahead, I believe the decision-makers need to listen to the players. Pressure to perform is never a problem for me, but our bodies need the time to rest. Sometimes, that is not taken enough into consideration.
Hopefully, we will have the World Cup within reach next year after the three upcoming matches against Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Belarus. Our ultimate goal is to qualify as soon as possible. If we succeed, we can fully concentrate on the final round of the Nations League in October.
The World Cup in 2022 will be a puzzle too. It will be played in November and December, which is quite revolutionary. I\u2019m already curious as to what next season\u2019s calendar will look like. There will not be fewer matches, but I do see a positive side to it. With the tournament taking place quite early, most of the players will still be fresh. I dare to hope that this will be an advantage for Belgium. But let\u2019s take things one step at a time and focus on winning the next three matches in a row. For Belgium!
Thibaut.
The final score after our game against Celta Vigo was 5-2, but the most important number of the match was the 25,000 fans cheering us on.
Do not underestimate your presence: we want to hear you scream. We want to feel your eyes following our every footstep. We want you to be there right next to us for the full 90 minutes. To have your support through all the highs and lows means a lot to the team. That\u2019s when a stadium becomes a home.
We\u2019re glad we could do the Bernab\u00e9u the honour of bringing home its first win, with many more to come. I\u2019d like to dedicate this victory to our past president Lorenzo Sanz and all the former football players who lost their lives last year. We will try to make you proud. First, we face two away games. But in a few weeks, we\u2019ll welcome Mallorca into our midst.
Playing at home, they will have to challenge us on our pitch, in front of our fans. Last season, we experienced it does make a difference to play in a small stadium compared to the Bernab\u00e9u. Although the construction work will not be finished anytime soon, I can already see how impressive the final result will be. This is our house. Anyone who enters it will feel its presence.
Thibaut.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2021-09-13T14:44:36+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":true},{"id":20,"url":"a-historic-moment-for-dux-gaming","title":"A historic moment for DUX Gaming","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20210929.165330.61547dea4d069.jpg","content":"This Madrid-based sports organization competes in international esports tournaments and Spanish Football Leagues. And now, it will also launch an NBA 2K League expansion team based in Mexico. This will be the first NBA 2K League team in Latin America.
DUX Gaming became the first esports organization to buy a semi-professional football club. It purchased DUX Internacional de Madrid in 2020. Earlier this year, the esports club also bought DUX Logro\u00f1o, a Spanish women\u2019s football second division team. DUX Gaming will break international boundaries in 2022. They will launch an NBA 2K League team based in Mexico, marking the first NBA 2K League team in Latin America and the second outside the U.S. and Canada.
As from the next NBA 2K League season in the spring of 2022, DUX Gaming will have its first NBA 2K League expansion team in Latin America. This is what NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue had to say about this historic moment: \u201cDUX Gaming has a demonstrated track record of growing its fan base in new and creative ways. This makes it an ideal partner to help the NBA 2K League successfully expand to Latin America, where basketball and 2K are already incredibly popular. We\u2019re thrilled that DUX Gaming will represent Mexico in the NBA 2K League for years to come.\u201d
It\u2019s historic and an outstanding achievement for DUX to compete in the NBA 2K League, where they will represent the Spanish-speaking community. I am thrilled to know that I will see my team in one of my favourite competitions, writing esports history. Go, team DUX!
Thibaut
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2021-09-29T14:29:07+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":21,"url":"nations-league","title":"Nations League, here we come!","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20211006.132126.615d86b67c308.jpeg","content":"With a different League on the line in the middle of the season, I\u2019m sure it will be a completely different game than three years ago.
I will soon be heading to the semi-final round of the Nations League in Italy with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I\u2019m looking forward to playing with my fellow Devils and competing for this trophy. But on the other hand, it feels strange to possibly win a Cup with the national team right in the middle of the season. Usually, a final round follows after the season. But we have completed quite a few LaLiga matches in a short period, and the Champions League started not that long ago. Therefore, the focus is entirely different from starting a tournament after the season and in the summer.
That being said, we are going to do everything we can to qualify for the finals. Then, we\u2019ll focus on winning! We want to be the ones waving the Cup in the air. It will not be easy for Belgium with competitors like France, Spain, and Italy. All four are extremely strong and capable of winning the final round. Without real group preparations like we would typically have, details will play an important role in the upcoming games. Which players are available? What shape will they be in when joining their national team? How will they digest that many matches in such a short period? Only time and hard work will tell who will come out on top.
Of course, I have not forgotten the defeat we suffered against France in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. We were so close. It's true that we were disappointed and frustrated at the time, but I have no hard feelings about it. I really don't. That was almost 3.5 years ago. Even though both are semi-finals, you can\u2019t compare a World Cup final to the final round of the Nations League. If we win this League, we won\u2019t be able to celebrate en masse on the Grand Place in Brussels as we did in 2018. On the contrary, the day after the tournament, we have to report back to our respective clubs. Any possible celebration will be on the field and in the locker room. But to be completely honest, I don\u2019t think about that. Beating World Champion France is the first task to focus on. Come on, Red Devils!
Thibaut
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2021-10-06T13:23:49+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":22,"url":"giveaway-win-my-el-clasico-shirt-closed","title":"Giveaway: win my El Cl\u00e1sico shirt! (Closed)","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20211020.120400.616fe990e904b.png","content":"I woke up with 8 million followers on Instagram last weekend. Over the years, they have watched me become the person I am today. With this giveaway, I want to thank you for being part of the story I get to share with all 8 million of you.
As an ordinary guy from Bilzen living an extraordinary adventure, it means a lot that you\u2019re watching my journey. Through all the highs and the lows, I try to keep things real with you. That or nothing at all. By staying true to who I am, I hope to inspire you to achieve your ambitious goals.
To thank you for following along, I will give away my El Cl\u00e1sico shirt. I will wear it when facing Barcelona, and autograph it for the winner. I\u2019m sure it will give you the strength to never give up and believe in your own capabilities.
To participate, visit this link and fill in the form by the beginning of the El Cl\u00e1sico match on 24/10, 16:15 CET. The winner will be announced on 25/10 through my Instagram. Good luck!
Thibaut
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d78nRp-j6VQ","youtubevideo_id":"d78nRp-j6VQ","created":"2021-10-20T11:05:22+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":23,"url":"/el-clasico","title":"El Cl\u00e1sico, an iconic LaLiga match","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20211022.145211.6172b3fb396c2.jpg","content":"This Sunday is circled on my calendar. Being one of the most followed matches in the world, I\u2019ll explain why the El Cl\u00e1sico is extremely important to the team, our fans and me personally.
It\u2019s exciting when two of the biggest clubs in Spain meet. Whether it\u2019s El Derbi or El Cl\u00e1sico: both are classics you really want to win. For me, El Cl\u00e1sico also goes back to my childhood. As a little boy, I always looked forward to watching the match live on television. The fact that I am now part of this iconic match completes the circle.
Nevertheless, our preparations remain the same as usual. In the end, three points are still at stake. Details might be more important, but you have to be focused on every single match at Real Madrid. I know the players in my locker room are professional enough to prepare for this match like any other. It\u2019s the fans that truly make an El Cl\u00e1sico different.
El Cl\u00e1sico is not only a match between teams; it\u2019s a prestigious match between fans. We\u2019ve won the last three Cl\u00e1sicos in LaLiga, which certainly gives us confidence. But you start from scratch at each El Cl\u00e1sico. You have to be present from the first second. The fact that the first El Cl\u00e1sico of the season is an away game does not pose a greater challenge. Winning an El Cl\u00e1sico away or at home can give a boost for the rest of our LaLiga season. Seeing the joy on our fans\u2019 faces gives every Real Madrid player a great feeling. We love knowing that we\u2019ve made you proud.
Thibaut
Thank you for reading,
Thibaut
What does it mean to be the best keeper? Is it to win the most trophies or claim the most clean sheets across a season? I\u2019d rather win 1-4 like yesterday than draw with 0-0. To me, football is always an 11-player game. That\u2019s why individual trophies are not that important to me. That being said, not all individual trophies are the same. You can\u2019t really compare a World Cup Golden Glove to The Best FIFA Goalkeeper. The latter is more about popularity, whereas the Golden Glove is judged by a panel of experts: people who value position play, your ability to counter high balls, etc. Although Belgium came in third in 2018, my name was added to the list of iconic goalkeepers like Neuer, Casillas or Buffon. To show your skills at that level and prove that you belong there is a big deal to me.
The best part about playing as a team is to see our efforts pay off. Winning a trophy or the title is our common goal. For an entire season, we really have to work together to win as often as possible. That\u2019s why every trophy has its own sentimental value. Winning the title with Real Madrid, the title with KRC Genk, The Europa League with Atl\u00e9tico Madrid or two Premier Leagues with Chelsea FC are all equally important to me. But winning trophies or titles isn\u2019t all there is to a career. Your last month of playing is what people will remember, so you have to perform well in every match.
Of course, there\u2019s one more trophy I\u2019d like to add to my trophy case. Winning the upcoming Champions League with Real Madrid is at the top of my list. Last time, nobody thought we would make it to the semi-finals, but we made it through anyway. With that many experienced and motivated players, we\u2019re determined to get as far as possible. Our team\u2019s ready for it!
Thibaut
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2021-11-22T12:04:32+01:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":26,"url":"/madrid-my-home","title":"Madrid, my home","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20211210.184739.61b392bb8f727.jpeg","content":"After moving to Madrid to play for Atl\u00e9tico, I felt quite homesick. Nobody spoke English, so I had to learn Spanish. My fellow teammates helped me a lot. They made me feel at home and took me with them on every occasion, even though I couldn\u2019t say a word. By listening to a language, you start to understand it. Within six weeks, I gave my first press conference in Spanish. Now, I speak more Spanish than Dutch.
I\u2019m grateful I was able to sign with Real Madrid and watch my children grow up. There were times when I lived in London by myself and didn\u2019t have that opportunity. Every time I had a day off, I\u2019d travel to see them, even for just a few hours. Now, I am at their side during all the important moments in their lives.
After six years, Madrid is my home. The people, their hospitality, the food, the weather, the country: they all convinced me that Madrid is where I want to spend my life after my career.
See you soon,
Thibaut
Ledsreact is a Belgian scaleup company. Their products bring athletes to the top of their game and enable coaches to drive players\u2019 performance. How? Their devices use LEDs to improve the reaction speed, cognitive skills and fitness of players. They can be placed on every American football field, tennis court, basketball court or football pitch to improve the team\u2019s performance or for individual training sessions. The Ledsreact Pro can track both linear and multi-directional movements, so speed and agility tests become more than just a simple speed test. In addition to live results on the phone app, a web platform offers trainers further insights into the recorded data. This enables them to keep track of their players\u2019 performance.
As a keeper, I am not physically active all the time. An equally demanding part of my job is mental: I have to follow the players, estimate their moves, and choose my position accordingly. Ledsreact stimulates athletes to respond to visual cues and train their responsiveness and decision-making skills. Sometimes those mental skills are given too little attention, but they\u2019re critical to becoming a better athlete overall.
As of 2022, this Belgian-based training device will be used at the Nike Sports Performance Facility HQ in Portland. There, international athletes can train with the Ledsreact Pro and it will be used during the development of new shoes, for instance. Next to Nike and me, teams such as MLS Philadelphia Union, American football team Miami Dolphins and Ice hockey club Seattle Kraken will use this technology to benefit their workouts.
I believe that Ledsreact can become an important player in the international market. As a sportsman, I can attest to their value and appreciate their drive. That\u2019s why I decided to invest in this promising sports tech company. Our connection recently expanded beyond the scope of business. A few months ago, my sister Val\u00e9rie started working there to complete their all-athletes team. I wish her all the best and am confident that she will help grow the business.
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrIPK8kZYXw","youtubevideo_id":"YrIPK8kZYXw","created":"2021-12-20T18:13:53+01:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":28,"url":"/Thibaut-talks","title":"My new podcast","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20220207.143711.6201208789b51.jpg","content":"http://www.thibautcourtois.com/for-the-fans
","2_column_layout":"In Thibaut Talks, I\u2019ll discuss things that happened during the past month, but I will also include you, the fans, in my conversations. This way I can give you a peek into my day to day, my life at Real Madrid and at home!
This month I talk about what an elite athlete typically does in his spare time, which Real Madrid member jokes around the most or what the reigning topic of conversation in the locker room is.
You can listen or watch on different platforms, let me know what you think in the reactions!
The podcast is available to listen to in Spanish on: IVoox, Spotify, Apple podcasts.
You can also watch the videocast on YouTube, just make sure to turn on the subtitles to get the English translation.
Enjoy!
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA6-vnFzax0","youtubevideo_id":"jA6-vnFzax0","created":"2022-02-07T14:31:12+01:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-left","thumbnail_alignment_label":"left top","published":true},{"id":29,"url":"/thibaut-talks-2-about-how-it-feels-to-stop-a-penalty","title":"Thibaut Talks #2 about how it feels to stop a penalty","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20220315.172255.6230bd5f475d7.png","content":"http://www.thibautcourtois.com/for-the-fans
","2_column_layout":"Of course, my biggest love is football - don't you dare call it soccer ;) - but I enjoy watching other sports and following what happens to my friends there. American football, Formula 1, winter sports ... My interest is wide!
Some fans wanted to know how it feels to be up against a penalty, and even more how it feels after stopping one! You can listen to my answer in my podcast from minute 18.
Obviously, there's more going on in this year's season, outside of the Champion's League I look forward to the remainder of the La Liga season. You can bet we know what we have to do!
To listen to the podcast (in Spanish), you can go to the following platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iVoox.
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m92siolEWc","youtubevideo_id":"2m92siolEWc","created":"2022-03-15T17:16:49+01:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":30,"url":"/business-behind-the-scenes","title":"Business behind the scenes","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20220404.151718.624aefde90541.jpg","content":"I\u2019m hopeful for the future, and I look forward to future business opportunities. If you\u2019re a brand or business that wants to work with me, be sure to get in touch.
<Discover all my projects through this link>","2_column_layout":"I\u2019m always on the lookout for new projects I can relate to and see a future in. When I invest, I prefer to work with people I can trust, who believe in their business and treat clients like family. Moreover, I think it\u2019s essential to invest in projects that share the same values that I live by.
All of my investments are closely related to my personal interests: gaming, music, sports, and real estate. Next to a Belgian charity Kleine prins vzw, I currently invest in DUX Gaming, Artist Amplifier, Ledsreact, Spanish real estate and a Belgian real estate project Vivre sur l\u2019Ourthe.All of them are promising projects I believe in, and it\u2019s nice to see them grow. DUX Gaming, for example, recently launched an NBA 2K League expansion team based in Mexico. Artist Amplifier has, among other things, a DJ Academy that focuses on children, develops their musical talents, and promotes local talent. Vivre sur l\u2019Ourthe is a real estate project that\u2019s close to my father\u2019s heart. I would like to follow a business course at Madrid University in a few years to advance my business skills.
Thibaut
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2022-04-04T15:11:44+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":31,"url":"/thibaut-talks-3-about-difficulties-and-success","title":"Thibaut Talks #3 about difficulties and success","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20220404.165311.624b06570e419.png","content":"You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iVoox. I hope you like it!
The adrenaline of playing games on the highest stage is incomparable! I can see how difficult it must be to call quits on your career or even decide when you're ready for that.
Of course, the career of a pro athlete also has its fair share of ups and downs. I applaud the current evolution where we see the human behind the athlete, it's not because we're famous that we're made of stone. We gotta put the mental work in.
I also admire the fans that stick with their team when the results aren't as hoped, we absolutely feel that support. And when we experience something as the PSG win in the Bernab\u00e9u together... WOW!
Outside of football, we discuss F1 and try to look forward to the next NBA season.
As always, I answer questions from you, the fans. Like for example: \"How tall were you when you were 13 years old?\" and \"Which career would you have had, if you wouldn't be a professional goal keeper?\".
Be sure to send yours in through this link!
You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iVoox. I hope you like it!
","2_column_layout":"This is without a doubt the most exciting time of the year and I'll share my view on the final development of La Liga and the Champions League.
Of course, Benzema and Modric are often named key players (and I'll talk about how they achieve that status) but we mustn't forget the power of a team!
April was also a fun month for Belgians, as that's the month a lot of classic cyclism competitions are organized. I'm no other and have enjoyed watching them.
And lastly, maybe I answered your question! Want to know the answer to \"Have you ever scored a goal\" and \"Who would win a game of arm wrestling in your team\"? Listen until the end!
Do you want to ask me a question? Be sure to send it in through this link!
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgzvYKK6yoI","youtubevideo_id":"xgzvYKK6yoI","created":"2022-04-24T18:33:24+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"center-left","thumbnail_alignment_label":"left center","published":true},{"id":33,"url":"/thibaut-talks-5-about-birthdays-trophies","title":"Thibaut Talks #5 about birthdays & trophies","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20220622.152244.62b317a4bac3f.jpeg","content":"You can also listen to the podcast (ENG) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iVoox. I hope you like it!
","2_column_layout":"I think it's a public secret by now that the Champions League is the last club team trophy I'm still missing in my trophy case. This can be the cherry on top of this season's cake! Don't worry, I don't get nervous easily.
This month of May, I have already had the honor of celebrating two big milestones: winning La Liga and my 30th birthday! It can be fun to have your birthday in this trophy month, but it also means having your party during the day to be in bed on time to stay fit.
I'm also answering some fan questions again. If you asked me \"if I would shoot a penalty in the final?\", then you can find out the answer now!
Do you also have a question for me? Be sure to send it in through this link!
","youtubevideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3K2G7DHkek","youtubevideo_id":"J3K2G7DHkek","created":"2022-06-14T18:36:19+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-left","thumbnail_alignment_label":"left top","published":true},{"id":34,"url":"/back-to-practice","title":"Back to practice and hungry for more","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20220711.162252.62cc323ccfcfe.JPG","content":"Playing with the kids, catching up with the family, having fun with friends\u2026 it was satisfying because during the season you are always so focused that life always revolves around the next match. Now, I had the time to really relax and clear my head. Getting engaged to my girlfriend Mishel is definitely one of the highlights. I have no problem sharing that with the fans, Mishel is a part of my life as a footballer and family man.
Sometimes, I still don't fully realize what I and my teammates have accomplished in the past season. Fortunately, the fans are there to remind me. During the holidays, they congratulated me for the titles we won. Winning La Liga is quite a feat in itself but the congratulations for the Champions League exceeded everything. You are so focused on your own game that you sometimes forget the impact of the win on the fans. I felt a huge gratitude, even from opponents, for the performance in the final against Liverpool. That helps it sink in and definitely puts a smile on my face.
Did you spend the whole holiday just lying by the pool, people ask me? I\u2019ll confess, the first three weeks I indeed turned off the football button and let my body recover from the grueling season. But then I picked up the thread again. To get rid of that lingering pubalgia, I trained with a personal coach during my leave. First fitness, then field training. Now, I got rid of the injury and my body feels ready to start preseason.
Because yes, I am looking forward to a new season. To always bring out the best in yourself and the team, that\u2019s what Real Madrid does with you. I am proud that I am now part of that illustrious European history. Winning the Champions League with the biggest club in the world, it\u2019s now on my honor roll. In this case, dreams can come true.
But the hunger is far from satisfied. First the preparation in Madrid, then on tour in the United States with friendly games against Barcelona and Juventus, among others, and then building up to the match for the European Super Cup against Frankfurt, it's all coming up soon. And with the World Cup in Qatar, the season will be more intense than ever.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2022-07-11T16:22:57+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":35,"url":"/reaching-the-milestone-of-100-caps","title":"Reaching the milestone of 100 caps","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20221129.111703.6385dc1f9bc9b.png","content":"That first international match will of course always stay in your memory. That first time being told you are starting a match for your country, that first time putting on the number 1 shirt, that first time singing along to the Brabanconne with the cameras focused on you. It all seems like the most normal thing in the world now, but I was only 19 and the youngest goalkeeper ever with the Red Devils. That first cap, a friendly match at the Stade de France against France, ended 0-0, a first-time clean sheet as well.
The most interesting match in the early days was against the Netherlands in 2012. With a couple of good interventions, I was able to help the team to a 4-2 victory. When we came into the locker room after the match, we all realized that it could be the start of something very beautiful. Winning against the Netherlands gave enormous satisfaction for a boy from Bilzen who lives near the Dutch border.
The hunger to compete with the big football countries was an incentive to make it to the 2014 World Cup. The celebration after winning in Croatia when we were allowed to book the tickets to Brazil still makes me smile.
Step by step we climbed to number one in the FIFA rankings. Of course, I am very happy that I was able to contribute to this. The highlight of these 100 international matches is definitely the World Cup in Russia. The match against Brazil (2-1 win) will remain in my memory forever, earning me the prize of best goalkeeper of the World Cup.
Meanwhile, we are three World Cups and two European Championships further and I have seen all corners of Europe and even the world with the national team. Not only has it been a real adventure in terms of football, the encounter with other cultures has also shaped me as a human being. Very soon I will play my 100th international game and try to keep a clean sheet for the 50th time. 1 out of 2 at this level is a number I am quite proud of.
However, I could not have achieved all these experiences and successes without the unconditional love and commitment of my family, the cooperation with all the other Red Devils and staff and the never-ending support of the fans. Without all these people, I could never have completed this course.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2022-11-29T11:09:06+01:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":36,"url":"/grateful-to-win-all-the-cups-with-my-dream-club","title":"Grateful to win all the cups with my dream club","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20230507.173300.6457c4acefd68.jpeg","content":"And dear fans: Believe me, I am not done with this club yet. The hunger for another trophy is not yet satisfied. On to number 20!!! Hala Madrid!
","2_column_layout":"Fortunately, that ambition can now be ticked off too after the win against Osasuna.
Sevilla was really a beautiful setting for this final: one match, 90 minutes, supreme atmosphere, the stadium nicely divided in red and white. How good it felt to see that white sea of supporters and sense the support on the field. Thanks to you, difficult moments in a match become easier to bear and every player goes to the limit until the final whistle. After all, you don't win a final alone, you do it as a team together with the fans.
With all my clubs Genk, Atletico, Chelsea and Real I had already won the championship. And with those previous clubs also the national cup. Well, that gap has now been filled. It feels very special to see this Copa on my list of honors and I am so grateful that I have now won all the cups with my dream club.
Did you even know that Real Madrid has won every possible trophy (that means 6 of them) in the last 475 days?! This never happened before, what an achievement! I am grateful to be part of the group who made history for the most successful club in the world.
For me personally, the tally rises to 19 cups or championships. Unbelievable. What a ride! We have to play so many games in a season that sometimes I forget to enjoy a prize but this cup I will surely cherish.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2023-05-07T16:48:31+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"top-center","thumbnail_alignment_label":"center top","published":true},{"id":37,"url":"regarding-the-red-devils","title":"Regarding the Red Devils","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20230619.212944.6490aca802463.JPG","content":"Regarding the messages of today.
","story_type":"Football","thumbnail":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20230619.213031.6490acd7544a3.jpg","content_2":"","2_column_layout":"This afternoon I was surprised to hear the coach's press conference in which he gave a partial and subjective account of a private conversation we had after the match against Austria.
I want to make it clear that it is not the first time or the last time that I talk to a coach about issues related to a locker room, but it is the first time that someone decides to tell it publicly. I am deeply disappointed with this, but I want to make it clear that the coach's assessments do not fit with reality.
In that conversation I asked him, not for direct benefit, to explain and make decisions to avoid situations that in the past have harmed us while always looking for the general benefit. To be or not to be the national team captain is neither a whim nor a random decision, it should be his decision and that is what I tried to convey to him. Unfortunately I did not achieve my purpose.
I insist that in no case have I demanded anything and that I have spoken to my teammate Romelu Lukaku to clarify any circumstances related to this situation. At the same time I want to make it clear that I did not have any discussion on any similar subject with any teammate, as has been claimed.
Furthermore, yesterday afternoon I underwent a check-up for a problem in my right knee. The medical team of my Club and the national team were in contact and reviewed all the corresponding material to make the decision to leave the training camp.
","youtubevideo":"","youtubevideo_id":"","created":"2023-06-19T21:30:46+02:00","thumbnail_alignment_value":"","thumbnail_alignment_label":"","published":false},{"id":38,"url":"/starting-a-new-venture-with-tc-esports-112024","title":"Starting a new venture with TC Esports (11/2024)","photo":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20241124.205415.6743846796ed3.png","content":"Starting a new venture with TC Esports
","story_type":"My views","thumbnail":"https://www.thibautcourtois.com/uploads/original/stories/20241124.205402.6743845ae8c4f.jpeg","content_2":"","2_column_layout":"I've always been passionate about sim racing and esports, so I'm thrilled to share some exciting news: I\u2019ve launched my very own esports team\u2014TC Esports! This is a project close to my heart, combining years of gaming experience with my love for motorsports. It feels amazing to take this next step after introducing TC Racing earlier this year, a team that\u2019s now competing in the F4 Spanish Championship competing in the F4 Spainish championship
Over the past few years, I\u2019ve had the privilege of diving deeper into the world of virtual motorsport. One of the highlights was participating in the F1 Virtual Series during the pandemic. Racing alongside F1 drivers like George Russell, Alex Albon, and Charles Leclerc, as well as other special guests, was an unforgettable experience. That really sparked my enthusiasm for sim racing and gave me the idea of creating something more permanent in this space.
Overtaking Alex Albon in F1 Virtual
For TC Esports, I\u2019m teaming up with Javier Guerra, who brings fantastic experience from his time leading Williams F1 into the esports world with Williams Esports back in 2018. Together, we\u2019re building a team that\u2019s focused on sim racing but also aims to open doors for others in motorsport, just as TC Racing does.
I\u2019m also excited to announce that TC Racing will be competing in the Racing Prodigy championship, which features five races on iconic tracks across the U.S., including Homestead-Miami and Sebring. The grid is made up of 24 drivers who\u2019ve proven themselves through time trials, physical tests, and an intense draft process. It\u2019s an exciting format, and I can't wait to see how our team performs. TC Racing Prodigy team announcement post.
I have two simulators at home that I use whenever football allows me the time. Competing in sim racing events has only deepened my love for this side of motorsports. That\u2019s why starting TC Esports feels like the natural next step. I believe sim racing has the potential to create opportunities for talented drivers to break into the real racing world, and I want to help make that happen.
We\u2019ll be revealing more about the drivers and competitions soon, so stay tuned. For now, I\u2019m just very excited to see where this journey takes us\u2014both in esports and motorsport!
Thibaut
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