Jan Vertonghen praises AZ defender Wouter Goes, saying he thinks in the interest of the game, not social media comments
Former RSC Anderlecht and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen has praised AZ defender Wouter Goes, saying he thinks in the interest of the game, not social media comments. This comes from an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur.
Jan Vertonghen's opinions and career · 2026-09-19 22:06:56
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Vertonghen, who ended his impressive career in May 2025, has been impressed by Goes' playing style. The 22-year-old AZ defender has caught his eye, and Vertonghen appreciates his ability to focus on the game rather than social media comments. "I look at players like Wouter Goes of Club Brugge's Romeo Vermant, who think in the interest of the game and not what comes after in their comments on social media," Vertonghen said.
Vertonghen himself has never looked at what was being said about him online during his career. "I never looked, still don't really," he said. "I've seen players who took their phone out in the dressing room and checked Twitter to see what people were saying about them."
