Toby Alderweireld

Quick Facts

Full Name Toby Albertine Maurits Alderweireld
Nickname Stevie Wonder
Occupation Professional Footballer
Playing Position Centre Back
Jersey Number 2 (Belgium) and 4 (Al-Duhail)
Date of Birth 2nd March, 1989
Birthplace Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
Age 33 (as in 2022)
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Father’s Name Vic Alderweireld
Mother’s Name Marina Buyle
Siblings 2 Brothers: Steve Alderweireld and Sven Alderweireld
Marital Status Married
Wife Shani Van Mieghem (2015 – Present)
Children Daughter: Ayla AlderweireldSon: Jace Alderweireld
Nationality Belgian
Religion Catholic
Education Ajax Youth Academy
College/University Not Available
Height 6 feet 2 inches or 1.87 m
Weight 91 kg or 201 lbs.
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity Belgian
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Body Measurement
  • Chest – 40 Inches
  • Waist – 32 Inches
  • Biceps – 13 Inches
Shoe Size US 11
Body Type Athletic
Net Worth (approx.) $10 million

Belgian professional football player Toby Alderweireld is a central defender for the Royal Antwerp and the Belgium national team at the moment. The 33-year-old professional has prior experience playing for teams like Southampton, Atletico Madrid, and Ajax. He received a $4 million yearly salary from his club in 2019, which increased his net worth.

How much is the Net worth of Toby Alderweireld?

When all of Toby Alderweireld ‘s assets and income are taken into account, his estimated net worth is $10 million. The player’s salary in 2022 is £12, 896,000 annually, or $248,000 per week. He was paid a salary from his previous club of £80,000 per week, or £4,160,000 annually. His estimated market value at the moment is €40 million.

His Audi car SOURCE: WTFoot

He has lists of the top luxury vehicles in the world, some of which include the Audi S5, Range Rover, and Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG W166. Additionally, he has endorsement agreements with other businesses. Toby Alderweirld is a married man; he is wed to Shani Van Mieghem, his longtime and devoted girlfriend. Shani, the wife of Alderweirld, is a licensed beautician who has worked on a television program about cosmetics. The couple has been together since they were teenagers.

What is the Professional Career of Toby Alderweireld?

Club Career

Ajax

After being promoted from Ajax’s youth academy, Toby Alderweirld started playing professionally in 2008. On January 18, 2008, he played his first match for a professional team against NEC. He made a name for himself in the first squad and started the 2009–10 campaign.

Toby Alderweireld leaves Tottenham for Qatari giants Al Duhail
Toby Alderweireld leaves Tottenham for Qatari giants Al Duhail. Via ESPN

After the transfer of previous captain Thomas Vermaelen to Arsenal, he and fellow Belgian Jan Vertonghen took over as the team’s starting center-back. He scored his team’s first goal on September 4, 2010. 128 appearances and 7 goals were the culmination of his five seasons with the team.

Atletico Madrid

On September 2, 2013, Toby Alderweird signed a four-year contract with Spanish club Atletico Madrid. He participated in 12 games for the sport and was a member of the La Liga champions. On May 11, 2013, he scored the sole goal of the campaign against Malaga.

Southampton

On September 1, 2014, Southampton of the Premier League received a season-long loan of Alderweirld. On September 13, 2014, he played his first game for a professional team against Newcastle United, and on December 26, he scored his first goal against Crystal Palace. He made a total of 26 games and scored a goal in his lone season with the team.

Football news - Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld in talks over £13m  transfer to Al-Duhail - reports - Eurosport
Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld in talks over £13m transfer to Al-Duhail. Via Eurosport

Tottenham Hotspur Alderweireld joined the team on July 8, 2015 and signed a five-year deal. While at the club, he ran across Christian Eriksen, a former teammate. On July 30, 2015, he took the field for the Spurs against Colorado. On September 26, 2016, he scored his first goal for the team against Manchester City. He still represents the team.

International Career

Alderweirld has competed for Belgium at both the youth and senior levels in a number of competitions. On July 21, 2009, he played in his first senior international match against the Czech Republic. On November 19, 2013, he scored his first goal for his country against Japan in a friendly match. He has 68 caps for his country and has scored 3 goals throughout that time.

Major Achievements

Ajax

  • Eredivisie (2010/11), (2011/12), (2012/13)
  • KNVB Cup (2009/10)
  • Johan Cruyff Shield (2013)

Atletico Madrid

  • La Liga (2013/14)
  • UEFA Champions League runner-up (2013/14)

Tottenham Hotspur 

  • UEFA Champions League runner-up (2018/19)
  • EFL Cup runner-up (2020/21)

Al-Duhail

  • Emir of Qatar Cup (2022)

Belgium 

  • FIFA World Cup third-place (2018)

Individual

  • Ajax Talent of the Year (2010)
  • UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season (2015/16)
  • Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year (2015/16)

Who is the Wife of Toby Alderweireld?

On June 19, 2015, the couple exchanged vows in front of their friends and family in a civil ceremony in the town hall of Ekeren. This was followed by a church wedding at the cathedral of Antwerp.

Toby Alderweireld with his spouse and baby SOURCE: Instagram

Four years after being married, the devoted pair brought their first child, a daughter called Ayla, into the world in September 2018. Tobias Albertine Maurits Alderweirld was given the name Toby on March 2, 1989. Along with his two brothers, Sven Alderweirled and Steve Alderweirled, he was born in Antwerp, Belgium, to Viv Alderweireld.

Body Measurement: Height and Weight

Nevertheless, this Belgian defensive player has a fantastic physique. In terms of height, he stands at 6 feet 2 inches or 1.86 meters tall and weighs approximately 91 kg or 201 lbs. Similarly, with a body measurement of 40-32-13 inches, Alderweireld possesses an athletic physical existence.

Social Media Presence

Instagram477k followers

Facebook1.6m followers

Twitter722k followers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What is the age of Toby Alderweireld?

Currently, Toby is 33 years old (as of 2022)

  • What is the playing position of Toby?

Toby plays as a center-back or defender.

  • Is Toby Alderweireld Married?

Currently, he is married, and he does have one daughter and a son.

  • What is the name of the current club for which Alderweireld plays?

Alderweireld currently plays for Qatari club Al-Duhail.

  • What is the nationality of Toby?

He is Belgian.

  • What is the nickname of Toby Alderweireld?

Toby’s nickname is Stevie Wonder

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