Thibaut Courtois
Awards & Honours
31
Awards Won
4
Honours
10
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Thibaut Courtois's career is marked by a truly exceptional list of accolades, underscoring his position as one of football's most decorated goalkeepers. His remarkable seven Ricardo Zamora Trophies for the best goalkeeper in La Liga are a standout achievement, demonstrating unparalleled consistency in one of the world's top leagues. He also holds a Guinness World Record for the most saves in a UEFA Champions League final, making nine crucial stops in the 2022 showpiece event against Liverpool, a performance that is widely considered legendary. Beyond individual honors, his induction into Real Madrid's Wall of Fame in 2024 speaks volumes about his impact at a club synonymous with footballing greatness. He's not just a winner; he's a record-setter and a player whose individual brilliance has frequently been the difference-maker in major competitions, a quality deeply cherished by fans.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight of the Order of the Crown
Awarded for significant contributions to Belgian football.
Guinness World Record
Most saves in a UEFA Champions League final (9 saves in 2022 final).
Honorary Citizen of Bilzen
Recognized by his hometown after Belgium's 2018 World Cup bronze medal.
Real Madrid Wall of Fame
Inducted into the club's hall of fame for his outstanding contributions.
Rankings & Lists
FourFourTwo's Best Goalkeepers in the World
FourFourTwo's Best Goalkeepers in the World
IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper Rankings
ESPN FC 100
L'Équipe's Top Goalkeepers
FourFourTwo's Best Goalkeepers in the World
The Guardian's Top 100 Footballers
IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper Rankings
ESPN FC 100
L'Équipe's Top Goalkeepers
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
November 2022
The New Kings of Soccer
Rolling Stone (Spain)
June 2022
Courtois: The Wall of Madrid
Vanity Fair (Spain)
March 2023
The Last Line of Defense
GQ (Spain)
September 2020
The Gentleman of the Goal
Esquire (Spain)
January 2022
Courtois: The Perfect Keeper
Records & Feats
Most Saves in a UEFA Champions League Final
Made 9 saves in the 2022 final against Liverpool, a record for the competition.
Most Clean Sheets in a Single La Liga Season
Achieved 18 clean sheets during the 2019–20 season with Real Madrid.
Most Ricardo Zamora Trophies
Won the award for La Liga's best goalkeeper seven times, showing exceptional consistency.