148
Caps
10
Goals
5
Assists
6.2
Rating
22
Sentiment
3
Squad #
Fitness Status
Injury Risk
Retired from international football
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 39, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskhigh
Jan Vertonghen carries elevated lineup risk because fitness availability is currently compromised; age/workload management is part of the decision.
Sentimentnegative
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