At the start of the 37-year-old Belgian, the football national team had 157 matches.
Belgium national team captain Jan Vertonghen announced the end of his career in the national team after participation in Euro 2024.
“On the training ground and on the field, showing us what it means to be a true “devil of hearts”. We follow you, Ian! "
. During these years, the team played a record number of matches in the history of the national team – 157. 10 goals scored and six assists per year.
At Euro 2024, Belgium reached the 1/8 finals and lost to France (0:1), and the only goal was scored by Vertonghen, who scored the ball in his own goal.
It is also possible that Vertonghen now has the status of a free agent after losing Anderlecht.