Safe as houses in goal and always wins league titles

BeSoccer 5 years ago 1.5k
Courtois wins titles wherever he plays. EFE

Thibaut Courtois, criticised at the beginning of his time at Real Madrid, has turned the situation around to become of Zinedine Zidane's most important players. He is one of the main reasons why Real Madrid won the league title. He has been key to winning league titles at all the other clubs he has been at.

Courtois will take home the Zamora Trophy which is given to the season's best goalkeeper in La Liga. He has of course been key to Real Madrid winning the league title this Thursday with one matchday left. 

In the 34 La Liga matches he has played so far this season, he has kept a clean sheet on 18 occasions with just 20 goals conceded. Brilliant numbers, especially considering Real Madrid's defensive record in previous years. 

Courtois' quality in net has been a huge help to the team. Not conceding means you are guaranteed at least a draw and as Real Madrid do not need much to score, they often win matches.

The Belgian keeper has won plenty of titles at clubs throughout his career, but he is very good in the domestic leagues. He has won the league title at all the clubs he has been at. 

He did so for the first time at Genk back in 2011 followed by Atletico Madrid in 2013-14. 

He then went to Chelsea for the 2014-15 season and in 2016-17 under Antonio Conte, Chelsea were champions. 

Three years later and after a return to Spain, the goalie has now won La Liga with Real Madrid after very good season in goal. 

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