Despite his young age, Courtois is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world,[3][4][5][6] and he won the 2012–13 and 2013–14 Ricardo Zamora Trophies while on loan at Atlético Madrid.
Courtois made his senior international debut in 2011. He has earned over 30 caps and played for Belgium at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.