Thomas Vermaelen
Full name: Thomas Vermaelen
Current team: Vissel Kobe
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Belgium
Date of birth: 14 November, 1985 (37 years)
Place of birth: Kapellen, Belgium
Weight: 176.4 lb
Height: 6 ft 0 in
Current team: Vissel Kobe
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Belgium
Date of birth: 14 November, 1985 (37 years)
Place of birth: Kapellen, Belgium
Weight: 176.4 lb
Height: 6 ft 0 in
Statistics
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | ||||||||||
| 2021 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 1989 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 1198 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 702 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Barcelona | La Liga | 587 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Barcelona | La Liga | 1018 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Roma | Serie A | 386 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Barcelona | La Liga | 506 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Barcelona | La Liga | 63 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Arsenal | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Arsenal | Premier League | 781 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2235 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2478 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Arsenal | Premier League | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2799 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008/09 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 2747 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007/08 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 20 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2006/07 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 23 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2005/06 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 24 | 3 |
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vissel Kobe | J. League Cup | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Vissel Kobe | J. League Cup | 360 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 404 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Roma | Coppa Italia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 398 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Arsenal | League Cup | 210 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 255 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Arsenal | League Cup | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Arsenal | League Cup | 94 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belgium | WC Qualification Europe | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Belgium | Friendly | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Belgium | UEFA Nations League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 439 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Belgium | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 284 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Belgium | UEFA Nations League | 73 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Belgium | WC Qualification Europe | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 132 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Belgium | Friendly | 88 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Belgium | Friendly | 314 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 360 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Belgium | Friendly | 247 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Belgium | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Belgium | WC Qualification Europe | 630 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Belgium | FIFA World Cup | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Belgium | Friendly | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Belgium | Friendly | 216 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 224 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Belgium | Friendly | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Belgium | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Belgium | WC Qualification Europe | 700 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Belgium | Friendly | 174 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Belgium | Friendly | 271 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Belgium | Kirin Cup | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Belgium U21 | Olympic Soccer - Men | 378 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | Belgium | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 675 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Belgium | Friendly | 136 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Belgium | Friendly | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Belgium | Friendly | 136 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland - Eredivisie | Winner | 1 | 2003/2004 |
| Holland - Eredivisie | 2nd Place | 3 | 2007/2008, 2006/2007, 2005/2006 |
| Spain - La Liga | Winner | 4 | 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016, 2014/2015 |
| Italy - Serie A | 2nd Place | 1 | 2016/2017 |
| England - FA Cup | Winner | 1 | 2013/2014 |
| Holland - KNVB Beker | Winner | 2 | 2006/2007, 2005/2006 |
| Spain - Copa del Rey | Winner | 3 | 2017/2018, 2015/2016, 2014/2015 |
| Spain - Copa del Rey | 2nd Place | 1 | 2018/2019 |
| Japan - J. League Cup | Winner | 1 | 2019 |
| England - League Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2010/2011 |
| Holland - Super Cup | Winner | 3 | 2007/2008, 2006/2007, 2005/2006 |
| Spain - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2018/2019 |
| Spain - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 2 | 2017/2018, 2015/2016 |
| Japan - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2020 |
| Spain - Supercopa de Catalunya | Winner | 1 | 2018 |
| Spain - Supercopa de Catalunya | 2nd Place | 1 | 2019 |
| World - Trofeo Joan Gamper | Winner | 2 | 2018, 2017 |
| World - Kirin Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2009 |
| Europe - UEFA Champions League | Winner | 1 | 2014/2015 |
| Europe - UEFA Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2015/2016 |
| World - FIFA Club World Cup | Winner | 1 | 2015 Japan |
| World - Emirates Cup | Winner | 2 | 2010, 2009 |
| World - Emirates Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2014 |
Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.07.19 | Barcelona | Vissel Kobe | Free |
| 01.07.17 | Roma | Barcelona | N/A |
| 08.08.16 | Barcelona | Roma | Loan |
| 09.08.14 | Arsenal | Barcelona | € 10M |
| 01.07.09 | Ajax | Arsenal | € 10M |
| 01.08.04 | Ajax | Waalwijk | Loan |
Sidelined
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 05.04.19 | 22.04.19 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 17.02.19 | 20.03.19 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 17.12.18 | 11.01.19 |
| Thigh Muscle Strain | 13.10.18 | 04.12.18 |
| Hamstring | 14.05.18 | 31.05.18 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 16.03.18 | 26.03.18 |
| Hamstring | 22.01.18 | 14.02.18 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 27.10.17 | 30.10.17 |
| Virus | 30.09.17 | 06.10.17 |
| Suspended | 27.06.16 | 02.07.16 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 14.04.16 | 10.05.16 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 13.09.15 | 19.10.15 |
| Hamstring | 10.08.14 | 26.04.15 |
| Hamstring | 23.06.14 | 03.07.14 |
| Knee Injury | 10.05.14 | 19.05.14 |
| Hamstring | 18.04.14 | 26.04.14 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 05.02.14 | 27.02.14 |
| Knee Injury | 05.01.14 | 26.01.14 |
| Illness | 27.12.13 | 31.12.13 |
| Back Injury | 08.07.13 | 11.09.13 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 31.01.13 | 15.02.13 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 24.01.13 | 29.01.13 |
| Illness | 19.09.12 | 28.09.12 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 01.01.12 | 19.01.12 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 26.10.11 | 28.10.11 |
| Achilles tendonitis | 25.08.11 | 24.10.11 |
| Back Injury | 08.08.11 | 12.08.11 |
| Achilles tendonitis | 10.09.10 | 05.05.11 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 15.04.10 | 15.05.10 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 28.01.10 | 30.01.10 |
| Hamstring | 01.08.09 | 12.08.09 |
