Toby Alderweireld Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

Toby Albertine Maurits Alderweireld, known as Toby Alderweireld, is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a center-back or right-back for Qatari club Al-Duhail and the Belgium national team. Alderweireld began his professional career with Dutch club Ajax, where he won three consecutive Eredivisie titles. He moved to Atlético Madrid in 2013, where he won La Liga and reached the UEFA Champions League final in his first season.

He spent a year on loan at Southampton before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 and reaching the Champions League final once again in 2019. Alderweireld, who has been a full international since 2009, has won over 110 caps for Belgium. He has represented the nation at the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018, and UEFA European Championships in 2016 and 2020.

Toby Alderweireld Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Toby Albertine Maurits Alderweireld
Nick Name	Stevie Wonder
Age	34 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Birth Place	Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
Date of Birth	2 March 1989
Nationality	Belgian
Residence	Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
Home Town	Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Marina Buyle
Father’s Name	Vic Alderweireld
Brother(s)	• Steve Alderweireld • Sven Alderweireld
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Shani Van Mieghem
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Shani Van Mieghem
Marriage Date	19 June 2015
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- Ayla Alderweireld Sons- Jace Alderweireld
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Ajax’s youth academy
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	Stirr Associates
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2021: Al-Duhail SC • 2015: Tottenham Hotspur F.C. • 2014: Southampton F.C. • 2013: Atlentico de Madrid • 2008: AFC Ajax
Debut International	• 2009: Belgium national football team • 2006: Belgium national under-19 football team • 2005: Belgium national under-17 football team • 2004: Belgium national under-15 football team
Jersey Number	• 4 (Al-Duhail SC) • 2 (Belgium national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Al-Duhail SC • Belgium national football team
Coach/Mentor	Hernán Crespo
Position	Defender
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 187 cm in meters- 1.87 m in feet inches- 6’2”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 91 kg in pounds- 201 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Belgian
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Audi
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

Toby Alderweireld’s Biography tells you about his Childhood, Early Life, Parents, Family, Wife, Lifestyle, Net Worth, and Personal Life. In fact, football is a golden tree, a place where Toby, during his growing-up years, found shade. Few people are aware of Toby Alderweireld’s biography, which is quite interesting. Without further ado, let’s begin.

Tobias Albertine Maurits Alderweireld is his full name. In Wilrijk, Belgium, he was born on the 2nd of March 1989. Toby Alderweireld was born to Mr. and Mrs. Viv Alderweireld and grew up with his older brothers Steve and Sven.

During his childhood, Bailer had a steely determination to make his dreams come true, and his dreams of becoming a professional footballer were not idle fantasies. He spent a large chunk of his life away from his homeland, leaving his family for many years in order to pursue a career at the top level.

Alderweireld began his professional career at Dutch club Ajax, where he won honors including three consecutive Eredivisie titles. In 2013, he moved to Atletico Madrid, where he won La Liga and reached the UEFA Champions League final in his first season.

Toby was sent on loan to English Premier League side Southampton on 1 September 2014, with the option for Southampton to buy him at the end of the season. On 8 July 2015, Alderweireld joined Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract despite Southampton threatening legal action over the transfer. The rest, as they say, became history.

He met Shani, his childhood sweetheart, on the playground. Their relationship developed from best friends to true love. One of Toby’s earliest childhood memories is declaring his love for Shani and believing one day they would marry. A professional beautician, Shani Van Mieghem is a brunette. As a result, she worked for a TV show about make-up and cosmetics.

Shani is also from Belgium, just like Toby. As her boyfriend’s career led him to the Netherlands, then England, and eventually Spain, she followed him to those locations. The pretty lady married her football player in the summer of 2015: they had a civil ceremony at the Ekeren town hall, Belgium, followed by a church wedding at the Antwerp cathedral.

Like some footballer’s wives, Shani van Mieghem does not like to be in the spotlight. Her Facebook and Instagram profiles aren’t active and she doesn’t intend to have them. As far as we know, Shani has not done any interviews to promote her career and wag lifestyle, despite the fact that she is a beautician. However, Toby and she did something that caused outrage among football fans.

They once shared a bedroom photo on social media which caused some controversy. Toby has stopped using Facebook because of the photo that was removed. In addition to this, their happiness has reached an all-time low since they were threatened by a hacker who accessed their email accounts.

The couple sought the help of a cybersecurity professional with an ethical hacking background as a result. Today, Toby and Shani are completely happy. Their favorite pastime is swimming with dolphins, aside from riding horses. In Ekeren, Antwerp, Alderweireld married Shani Van Mieghem on 19 June 2015. Their first child, Ayla, was born in September 2018. Their second child, Jace, was born in February 2020.

Toby comes from a strong Catholic family and a middle-class background. Antwerp, located 28 miles from Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is where his mother and father live. Toby remains steadfast in his commitment to keeping his family, especially his mum, hidden from the prying eyes of the media.

Online family tree models do not include his mum, which leads many to wonder if she is separated from his dad or if she is completely unknown. The twins of Toby’s oldest brother are godparents. Sadly, he was not there when they were born or on their birthdays.

Alderweireld’s brother, Sven, works for the Belgian police. Toby Alderweireld’s representatives and Tottenham’s management have been locked in negotiations since early 2018 for reasons he felt must be addressed.

Toby demanded a huge salary increase. In early 2018, he earned about €60,000 a week but demanded a significant rise in his salary to €140,000 insisting that his wages must be closer to the highest-paid defender in the Premier League, Virgil van Dijk.

Toby Alderweireld Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

In July 2021, the center back signed a contract with Al-Duhail SC for a salary of 4.6 Million Euros (4 Million Pounds) per year. Based on our calculations, this means he earns €12,568 (£11,036) per day and €524 (£460) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	25 Million Euro (21.9 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	23 Million Euro (21 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	4.6 Million Euro (4 Million Pound)
Per Month Salary	€383,333 (£333,333)
Per Week Salary	€88,462 (£76,923)
Per Day Salary	€12,603 (£10,959)
Per Hour Salary	€525 (£456)
Per Minute Salary	€9 (£8)
Market Value	$8.80 Million
Highest Market Value	$44.00 Million (Mar 23, 2018)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	Audi

Wow, this boy has a lot to show for him. He has played for Tottenham for quite a while now, and he has been one of the highest-paid players there for quite a while as well. Currently, he is worth roughly 25 million euros (21.9 million pounds). Due to his age, his market value has dropped considerably.

Because he is no longer the fastest, he left the biggest league in the world. Despite this, he is still a reliable defender, having proven himself at the highest level time and time again. At the moment, his market value is estimated at 10 million euros (8.5 million pounds).

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Club Career

Ajax

• Alderweireld was born in Antwerp and moved to Ajax’s youth academy in August 2004 from Germinal Beerschot.
• After signing his first professional contract with the club on 22 February 2007, he remained with them until 30 June 2010. Despite being promoted to the first team for the 2008–09 season, he made his first-team debut only on 18 January, in the 4–2 win over NEC.
• During the UEFA Cup, he made his European debut during a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on 26 February. The club awarded him a long-term contract extension until 2014, despite him only making a few appearances for the remainder of the season.
• During the early stages of the 2009–10 season, Alderweireld established himself in the first team. After Thomas Vermaelen left for Arsenal, he and fellow Belgian Jan Vertonghen became the first-choice center-backs.
• Ajax coach Martin Jol praised the two defenders and kept the faith after a string of good performances.
• In the 3–0 win against Heracles on 4 September, he scored his first league goal for the club with a header from Luis Suárez’s corner-kick.
• He scored an equalizer in extra time in the KNVB Cup quarter-final against NEC on 27 January; Siem de Jong scored five minutes before the final whistle to steal a 3–2 win for Ajax.
• Alderweireld was named Ajax Talent at the end of the 2009–10 season. On 3 November 2011, he ensured his place in the Eredivisie giants’ history books when he headed in Ajax’s 100th UEFA Champions League goal during a 2–1 Group G defeat by Auxerre.
• He scored a spectacular 25-yard strike against Champions League group rivals Milan at the San Siro in a 2–0 away win in 2010–11. After this spectacular strike, he scored an even more impressive 32-yard strike against Feyenoord in a 2–0 win at home.
• In the 2011–12 season, Alderweireld made significant strides in his ability as a footballer, forming a formidable defensive partnership with fellow Belgian Jan Vertonghen. Alderweireld also showed some impressive offensive prowess by scoring a remarkable goal against Heerenveen.
• Ajax’s Alderweireld scored in the 44th minute of the Johan Cruyff Shield match against PSV on 5 August 2012, bringing his team within two goals of PSV at halftime.
• Ajax lost the match 4–2, making it the third time Alderweireld had participated in the Johan Cruyff Shield and finished second.
• The following season, however, would be a successful one for Alderweireld, particularly since he won his third consecutive Eredivisie title for Ajax, and 32nd overall, having played as a starter for Ajax in all three championship quests.
• That season, Alderweireld scored three more goals for Ajax, including two against PEC Zwolle and Twente, and another against Steaua București at the Amsterdam Arena, in the first leg of the Round of 32 in the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League.
• Ajax was drawn in the same Champions League group as Manchester City, Real Madrid, and eventual Champions League runners-up Borussia Dortmund. Ajax advanced to the Europa League knockout phase after finishing third in their group and lost the second leg match in Romania 4–2 on penalties after extra time.
• Alderweireld, who still had one year on his contract with Ajax, opted not to extend his contract, which led to plenty of interest during the off-season, with Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool, Napoli, and Norwich City all keen to sign the young defender.

Atlético Madrid

• Alderweireld joined Atlético Madrid on a four-year contract for an estimated transfer fee of €7 million (£6.16 million).
• On 11 May, he scored his only goal of the season, an equalizer in a 1-1 home draw with Málaga in the penultimate round of fixtures, ensuring that Atlético remained in the title race.
• Thierry Alderweireld played in the final seven minutes and extra time of the 2014 Champions League final for Atlético Madrid in place of Filipe Lu*s. Atlético was leading city rival Real Madrid 1–0 when he entered the field of play, but Atlético eventually lost 1–4.

Southampton (loan)

• On 1 September 2014, Alderweireld was loaned to English Premier League club Southampton, with the option for Southampton to buy him at the end of the season.
• Southampton’s debut came on 13 September, when he helped keep a clean sheet in a 4–0 win over Newcastle United.
• By heading James Ward-Prowse’s corner kick on 26 December, he scored his first goal for Southampton, Southampton’s third away win at Crystal Palace.
• In July 2015, Southampton had an option to buy Alderweireld for £6.8 million, but Atlético canceled the clause for £1.5 million in order to sell to the highest bidder. A subsequent report claimed that Atlético had not exercised their buy-out in time.

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Tottenham Hotspur

• Tottenham Hotspur signed Alderweireld on a five-year deal on 8 July 2015, which runs until the summer of 2020, despite Southampton threatening legal action.
• Spurs reunited him with former Ajax teammates Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen, who had previously joined the north London side from Ajax.
• Alderweireld made his MLS debut on 30 July at the 2015 All-Star Game in Denver, Colorado. Alderweireld started the game and was replaced by Federico Fazio after 62 minutes in a 2–1 defeat.
• In a 4–1 win over Manchester City at White Hart Lane, Alderweireld scored his first goal for Tottenham. On 22 November, he scored his second goal for the club in a 4–1 win over London rivals West Ham United.
• Alderweireld scored for Tottenham in a 2–2 draw against Arsenal in the 183rd North London Derby on 5 March 2016. He scored Spurs’ second goal in a 3–0 win over Manchester United a month later.
• In his first season at Tottenham, Alderweireld was considered one of the best defenders in the Premier League, forming impressive central defensive partnerships with Dutch colleague Jan Vertonghen and Austrian Kevin Wimmer.
• Tottenham achieved the best defensive record in the Premier League with only 25 goals conceded from 34 matches due to this form. The club conceded the joint-fewest number of goals (35) in the Premier League during the season. He was named to the PFA Team of the Year as a center-back.
• Prior to suffering an injury at West Bromwich Albion on 15 October, he had been a regular in the Spurs starting line-up.
• After several weeks on the sidelines due to this injury, he returned to action as a substitute against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on 7 December.
• Alderweireld scored Tottenham’s final goal of the season in the 7–1 win over relegated Hull City on 21 May 2017.
• Spurs’ defense this season had the best defensive record in the club’s history, with just 26 goals conceded in the Premier League (only 9 conceded at home). This is 6 fewer than the previous record of 32 conceded in the Second Division during the 1908–09 season.
• Despite playing every Premier League and Champions League match from the beginning of the 2017–18 season, Alderweireld suffered a hamstring injury in the 3–1 win against Real Madrid on 1 November 2017.
• He would be out of the team for a few months because of the injury. In Tottenham’s 2–0 FA Cup win against Newport County in the replay of the fourth round, he returned to the starting lineup.
• Two weeks later, he was again sidelined by an injury to his hamstring, which was sustained while training. His return to the squad came toward the end of the season.
• After being sidelined by injuries and out of favor in the 2017-18 season, Alderweireld became a regular for Tottenham in the 2018-19 season.
• Tottenham extended his contract until 2020 in January 2019. During a tight game against Liverpool, he scored his own goal in the last minute, losing by two goals to one.
• 20 December 2019 marked Alderweireld’s contract extension until 2023. On 16 February 2020, Alderweireld scored his first goal for Tottenham since May 2017, making amends for an earlier own goal, and helped Tottenham defeat Aston Villa 3–2.
• He scored the winning goal in the 81st minute against Arsenal in a North London derby to help his team win 2–1.
• Alderweireld scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in a 3–0 home win against Leeds United on 2 January 2021.

Al-Duhail

Tottenham Hotspur announced on 27 July 2021 that Alderweireld had signed for Qatari club Al-Duhail.

International Career

• Alderweireld represented Belgium at the under-17 level for the first time in October 2005 and participated in the 2006 UEFA U17 Championship.
• After the 2008–09 season ended, he made his Belgium debut in a friendly tournament, the Kirin Cup, against Chile on 29 May 2009.
• His full senior debut came three months later in a match against the Czech Republic. He was a member of several 2010 World Cup qualifying squads but was mostly used as a substitute.
• During the 2–0 defeat to Estonia in October 2009, he came on as a second-half substitute for Daniel Van Buyten.
• During the 2011 UEFA U21 Championship qualifier against Ukraine on 13 November 2009, Alderweireld was called up to the Belgian U21 squad. The match ended 2–0 for Ukraine.
• In the 2012 UEFA Euro qualification match against Turkey on 7 September 2010, he played right back.
• Alderweireld was named to the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 13 May 2014. During Belgium’s run through the tournament, he started all five games, including the 1–0 loss to Argentina in the quarterfinals.
• He won a bronze medal with Belgium in the 2018 FIFA World Cup after defeating England 2–0. Alderweireld played his 100th match for Belgium in a 5–1 win over Iceland on 8 September 2020.

Facts About Toby Alderweireld 

• Alderweireld, who currently plays as a central defender, can play as a right-back with ease. The 29-year-old has been a full international since 2009 and has also represented his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
• Football days began early for the young prodigy when he joined Antwerp’s local club Germinal Beerschot at the age of 10. Alderweireld then moved to Ajax’s youth academy, where he flourished as a defender.
• Alderweireld joined the club in 2004 but had to wait four years before being promoted to the senior team.
• In 2004, he also represented Belgium in the Under-15 tournament. Alderweireld continued on to represent his country in every age group, including at the 2006 UEFA Under-17 Championship.
• Alderweireld Alderweireld made his professional debut for Ajax in 2009 against NEC, when he was 20 years old. He made his European debut against Fiorentina in the UEFA Cup a month later. Alderweireld appeared in five league appearances and three in Europe in his first season.
• Alderweireld made his international debut in 2009 against the Czech Republic. As a result, he was named in the 2010 World Cup Qualifying squad but didn’t play.
• In the second season, after spending most of his first season on the bench, he was established in the first team and starting XI. In the 2009-2010 season, Alderweireld played in over 31 league matches and was named Ajax talent of the year.
• Alderweireld and his club enjoyed golden years following that. With three consecutive Eredivisie titles, Alderweireld gained significant strides as a footballer, honing his skills as a center-back.
• In 2013, Atletico Madrid signed the Belgian for a sum of 7 million Euros for a four-year deal. In the 1-1 home draw against Malaga, Alderweireld scored a goal with his head. He has appeared in 12 League matches. In the end, Atletico Madrid won the League trophy and finished runner-up in the Champions League.
• In 2014, Alderweireld spent a season-long loan with EPL club Southampton, where he played 25 times.
• Alderweireld moved again in 2015 and joined Tottenham for 11.5 million pounds and had a glorious first season. Aside from playing 38 times, Alderweireld also displayed excellent offensive abilities as he netted four goals.
• Tottenham’s most impressive defensive record this season was only 25 goals conceded in 34 games, placing him one of the season’s best defenders. As well as being named to the PFA Team of the Year, Alderweireld was also named to the UEFA Europa League squad.
• Alderweireld helped Tottenham achieve the season’s most impressive defensive record in the 2016-17 edition as well, conceding just 26 goals during that season. As a result of a hamstring injury, Alderweireld missed many games during the 2017-2018 season, and he has only played in 10 matches.
• No less prolific has been Alderweireld’s international presence. Having represented Belgium in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, Alderweireld led his team to the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, where they lost to Argentina.

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