Thibaut Courtois is retained at Real Madrid until June 2027. The 34-year-old goalkeeper earns £290,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Thibaut Courtois
Current Club: Real Madrid
🌍 Belgian
💰 Weekly Wage: £290,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Thibaut Courtois earns 546.0% above the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois is a professional football goalkeeper. He plays for the Belgium national team and Real Madrid in La Liga.
Courtois displayed his exceptional goalkeeping skills from an early age. His parents, Thierry and Gitte Courtois supported him throughout his journey, and he has two siblings, a younger sister Valérie (a professional Volleyball Player), and a younger brother, Gaëtan.
He began his professional career at Genk, a Belgian football club, where he made his senior debut in April 2009 at the age of 16 and immediately established himself as one of Europe’s most promising young goalkeepers.
Chelsea was impressed by his efforts, and he joined the London-based team in 2011.
Courtois returned to Chelsea as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper after three seasons on loan at Atlético Madrid, where he won multiple individual honors and helped the club win the Liga title in 2013-14. During his time at Chelsea, he won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Courtois joined Real Madrid, one of the world’s largest and most successful football clubs, in 2018.
He immediately became the club’s first-choice goalkeeper and has earned numerous individual trophies and honors, including being named the best goalkeeper in the UEFA Champions League for the 2021-22 season.
Throughout his career, Thibaut Courtois has made an impressive number of saves. He is considered one of the world’s best goalkeepers for his acrobatic saves and mastery of the penalty area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Thibaut Courtois's contract expire?
Thibaut Courtois's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Thibaut Courtois earn per week?
Thibaut Courtois earns approximately £290,000 per week.
Who does Thibaut Courtois play for?
Thibaut Courtois currently plays for Real Madrid.
What position does Thibaut Courtois play?
Thibaut Courtois plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Thibaut Courtois?
Thibaut Courtois is 34 years old.
What is Thibaut Courtois's annual salary?
Annualised, Thibaut Courtois's basic salary is approximately £15,080,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £290,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Thibaut Courtois sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Thibaut Courtois can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Thibaut Courtois's contract?
Thibaut Courtois has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Thibaut Courtois's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Thibaut Courtois earns roughly 6.46x the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Thibaut Courtois is paid 6.46x the position average.
When was Thibaut Courtois born?
Thibaut Courtois was born on May 11, 1992, making the player 34 years old as of today.