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Jan Vertonghen

🇧🇪 BELDefenderAge 38#5RSC AnderlechtRSC Anderlecht

Jan Vertonghen plays as a Defender from BEL and has turned out for 4 clubs across 4 leagues. In PlayFutbol, Jan is a familiar trivia answer (★★☆☆☆), eligible in 10/12 games.

Grid Solver

Which grid cells does Jan solve?

In PlayFutbol's database, Jan is a valid answer for 4 club × BEL cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.

Rarest cell: SL Benfica × BEL — solved by no one else in our database.

Rarest club pairings

Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.

  • AFC Ajax×RSC AnderlechtAFC Ajax × RSC Anderlecht
    Only Jan
  • Tottenham Hotspur×SL BenficaTottenham Hotspur × SL Benfica
    Only Jan
  • Tottenham Hotspur×RSC AnderlechtTottenham Hotspur × RSC Anderlecht
    Only Jan
  • SL Benfica×RSC AnderlechtSL Benfica × RSC Anderlecht
    Only Jan
  • AFC Ajax×SL BenficaAFC Ajax × SL Benfica
    1 other
  • AFC Ajax×Tottenham HotspurAFC Ajax × Tottenham Hotspur
    3 others
Career puzzle

Jan's career, one clue at a time

Tap a club to reveal it from the clue trail — the same way Career Path plays.

3 clubs still hidden — can you name Jan's path?

Rarity verdict
2/5

How rare an answer is Jan?

On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, Jan scores 2/5 — Familiar. Jan is a familiar top-tier name most regular fans will spot quickly.

Career by the numbers

Senior career totals

788
Appearances
38
Goals
52
Assists

Jan Vertonghen in PlayFutbol Games

Jan is eligible as an answer in 10 of our 12 games. Here's the full breakdown:

GameStatusWhyPlay
Futbol GridEligibleEligible in Premier League, Eredivisie gridsPlay →
Futbol 11EligibleFills a Defender slot when their nationality is drawnPlay →
Futbol WordleEligibleAll six attributes available (nationality, league, position, age, jersey #, club)Play →
Futbol ConnectionsEligiblePooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groupsPlay →
Futbol Tic-Tac-ToeEligibleValid pick for cells in PL / EDPlay →
Futbol Top FiveEligibleCandidate across our 47 ranking categoriesPlay →
Football TimelineEligiblePart of the 365-career chronological poolPlay →
Who Am I?Eligible4 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depthPlay →
Guess the BadgeN/ABadge game is club-based, not player-based
Career PathEligibleChain length 4 meets the 4-club minimumPlay →
Futbol BingoEligibleMatches several of the 100 bingo tasksPlay →
Missing XIN/ANot currently in our 15 curated classic match lineups

Players Like Jan Vertonghen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clubs has Jan Vertonghen played for?

Jan Vertonghen has plays for 4 clubs across 4 leagues: AFC Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, SL Benfica, RSC Anderlecht.

Is Jan Vertonghen in Futbol Wordle?

Yes — Jan is in the Futbol Wordle eligible pool, with all six attributes available.

What is Jan's PlayFutbol rarity score?

2/5 — Familiar. Jan is a familiar top-tier name most regular fans will spot quickly.

Which teammates of Jan are also in our database?

Notable teammates include Toby Alderweireld (shared club: AFC Ajax); Claudio Caniggia (shared club: SL Benfica); Edgar Davids (shared club: AFC Ajax).

Has Jan Vertonghen ever appeared in Who Am I?

Yes — Jan is in the Who Am I? eligible pool. 4 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth.

Does Jan qualify for Career Path?

Yes — Jan's chain of 4 clubs meets the 4-club minimum. Play Career Path →

Where can I play a game featuring Jan right now?

Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Wordle — each rotates eligible players like Jan into the daily pool.

What position does Jan Vertonghen play?

Jan Vertonghen plays as a Defender for RSC Anderlecht.

About this profile

Career data (clubs, appearances, goals) sourced from Transfermarkt and club official pages; cross-checked against Wikipedia. Trivia eligibility and rarity scores are computed directly from PlayFutbol's own puzzle generators.

Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app