Courtois Celebrates 31st Birthday with Instagram Banter

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois celebrated his 31st birthday on Thursday and received numerous wishes from friends, family, and fans. However, one particular birthday message from teammate Lucas Vazquez caught the Belgian goalkeeper’s attention.

Vazquez, who plays as a right-sided defender and midfielder for Real Madrid, posted a photo on his Instagram story of him and his son standing in front of a giraffe. He tagged Courtois in the photo, which prompted a humorous response from the goalkeeper on his own Instagram story.

According to Diario AS, Courtois’ nickname is ‘Giraffe,’ which was given to him by his former Atletico Madrid teammate, Sergio Reguilon. The nickname is likely due to Courtois’ height, as he stands at a towering 6’6″.

Despite nursing some injury issues earlier in the season, Courtois has been in top form in recent matches, helping Real Madrid in their pursuit of the La Liga title. His performances have been almost impregnable, as he has maintained his position as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

In conclusion, Courtois’ birthday was made more special with the humorous banter between him and Vazquez. It shows the strong bond between teammates and the importance of having a positive team spirit.