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Thibaut Courtois discusses plans to invest in sports teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Thibaut Courtois discusses plans to invest in sports teams

Summary

Thibaut Courtois, goalkeeper for Real Madrid, explores his ambitions in sports investment through NXTPLAY, a platform he co-founded. Speaking at the World Football Summit in Madrid, he mentioned NXTPLAY's current stakes in three soccer clubs and aims to attract more elite athletes to the initiative. Courtois described how leadership skills from his playing days will aid him in business, and he expressed pride in investing in KRC Genk, the club where he began his career. He envisions NXTPLAY helping clubs grow and improve their competitiveness against rivals like Club Brugge.

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By the Numbers

•Courtois co-founded NXTPLAY, an investment platform.
•NXTPLAY holds stakes in three soccer clubs.
•He presented the initiative at the World Football Summit.
•Courtois aims to attract elite athletes to NXTPLAY.
•He is particularly proud of investing in KRC Genk.

Latest Updates

10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Wants To Own Sports Teams, Not Just Play For Them

What they're saying

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke to Forbes contributor Sam Leveridge about NXTPLAY, an investment platform, co-founded with Gonzalo Vila.
— Yahoo Sports

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