Imke Courtois facts for kids
Courtois at Tienen
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Leuven, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2008 | KFC Rapide Wezemaal | ||
| 2008–2010 | DVC Eva's Tienen | ||
| 2010–2017 | Standard Liège | ||
| International career | |||
| 2003 | Belgium U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | Belgium U19 | 23 | (1) |
| 2003–2017 | Belgium | 21 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Imke Courtois, born on March 14, 1988, is a former Belgian football player. She played as a defender during her career. After she stopped playing, she became a sports analyst. She also proudly represented the Belgian national team.
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Imke Courtois's Football Journey
Starting Her Professional Career
Imke Courtois began her professional football journey in 2003. She started playing for a team called KFC Rapide Wezemaal. She stayed with this club for five years, gaining valuable experience.
Moving to New Teams
In 2008, Imke left Wezemaal to join DVC Eva's Tienen. She played there for two years. Then, in 2010, she moved to Standard Liège. She played for Standard Liège until 2017, which was the end of her playing career.
Imke Courtois in Media
Becoming a Sports Analyst
After her football career, Imke Courtois became a well-known sports analyst. She works for Sporza, where she shares her expert opinions on football matches. This allows her to stay connected to the sport she loves.
Appearing on TV and in Movies
Imke Courtois has also appeared in other media. In 2008, she was part of the movie Loft. She played the role of Sharon's friend in the film. That same year, she also appeared on the TV show Topmodel. She finished in 9th place out of 12 contestants on the show.
Personal Life Facts
Family Connections
Many people wonder if Imke Courtois is related to the famous goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. However, they are not related to each other. They just happen to share the same last name.
Imke Courtois's Achievements
Imke Courtois had a very successful career as a football player. She won many titles and awards with her teams.
- She won the Belgian Champion title 8 times.
- She won the Belgian Women's Cup 3 times.
- Her teams won the BeNe Super Cup 2 times.
- She also won the Belgian Super Cup 2 times.
- She was part of the team that won the Women's BeNe League 1 time.
- She achieved the "Double" (winning the league and a cup in the same season) 1 time.
External Links
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