Thibaut Courtois, one of the world’s top goalkeepers, has faced numerous challenges throughout his career, but none as daunting as his recent injuries.
The 6’7” Real Madrid shot stopper had to endure a difficult period last season after suffering two sever knee injuries— a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a torn meniscus.
His journey back to full fitness has been captured in a new four episode documentary series titled ‘Courtois: La vuelta del número 1’, and ‘Courtois, the return of the number 1’ for the English speakers. The documentary is now out on Amazon Prime.
The series offers an intimate look into Courtois’ recovery, highlighting the mental toughness and patience required to come back from such setbacks.
Featuring exclusive interviews with his friends, family, and teammates, the show sheds light on how Courtois battled through physical pain and mental strain to return to the pitch.
His comeback culminated in his participation in Real Madrid’s La Liga triumph and their record 15th Champions League victory in 2023.
The launch of this highly anticipated was a grand affair, held at the VIP box of the Santiago Bernabéu, with Courtois’ Real Madrid teammates in attendance, as well as club representatives like Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid’s Director of Institutional Relations.
Naturally, an event of this scale became not just a celebration of the goalkeeper’s resilience but also an impromptu fashion show as players made bold and varied style statements.
Often, events like these showcase a diverse array of fashion choices, and Real Madrid players did not disappoint. Outfits ranged from a Met Gala worthy look to a leisurely stroll in the park with your dog type outfit.
The uncoordinated mix of formal and laid-back styles had fans joking that it must have been the result of a chaotic group chat with no clear dress code.
Jude Bellingham stole the show with his drip. The ever so stylish midfielder definitely looked the best dressed in his sharp white suit. The ensemble featured a knit white shirt underneath, and the suit was elevated by intricate details like a round gold emblem on the right side of the jacket and what appeared to be a chain on the left.
The Englishman’s elegant look can definitely be branded as most dapper of the night.
On the opposite end of this spectrum was Spaniard Lucas Vazquez. He kept things simple and casual as if he were about to take his dog on a walk, sporting a white sweatshirt paired with brown pants. While his outfit was far more casual than Bellingham’s, it blended style and comfort effortlessly.
New star signing Kylian Mbappe brought a splash of colour through his outfit. He styled a black overshirt, keeping it open and wearing a white t-shirt underneath and blue jeans, completing the look with a bright and colourful pair of Nike dunks that caught the eye.
Black seemed to be the colour of the evening, with Modric, Brahim Diaz and Fede Valverde all going for the always good looking black suit white t shirt combination.
Brazilian winger Rodrygo went on a different path with his outfit with, sporting multiple chains on his neck and a black shirt paired with shining black pants giving off major “club night” vibes.
Meanwhile, Mendy went for a sleek black zipper jacket and matching shoes, making him look both sharp and understated.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, however, broke the monochrome trend, opting for a golf-course-ready outfit in blue and white. The French midfielder showed up in a striped blue and white polo shirt paired with white jeans, exuding a casual yet preppy look that set him apart from his teammates.
The man of the hour, Thibaut Courtois, kept things formal, arriving in a crisp blue suit over a white T-shirt. His understated elegance was fitting for the star of the show.
While the event was centered around Courtois’ inspiring documentary, it also became a viral moment thanks to the variety of fashion statements on display. Fans online, playfully mocked the uncoordinated outfit choices, even though everyone at the event was well dressed.