Who is Senne Lammens? Belgium goalkeeper who replaced Thibaut Courtois in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final
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Senne Lammens made his first appearance in the tournament in tonight’s match.
Belgium took on Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10. La Roja took the lead through Fabian Ruiz, but Charles De Ketelaere equalised before half-time.
The Red Devils successfully held off the Spanish forwards, neutralising the threat of Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal. However, they suffered a big setback in the second half when Thibaut Courtois was forced off with an injury, with backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens taking his place.
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Senne Lammens Profile
- Age: 24
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Club: Manchester United (England)
Born in Zottegem, he started his youth career with the academies of KRC Bambrugge, Dender, and Club Brugge. After impressing with the Club Brugge under-19 side, he made his senior debut with the club in 2021, replacing the injured Simon Mignolet.
After making two appearances, he moved to Royal Antwerp on a free transfer. He made 53 appearances for the new side, winning multiple Player of the Month awards for the club. His good performances attracted the attention of Manchester United, who signed him for 21 million euros in 2025.
He became United’s first-choice goalkeeper, making 37 appearances for them across all competitions, including 32 in the English Premier League.
He made his international debut in 2025 in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Liechtenstein. Since then, he has made three appearances for his nation, keeping one clean sheet as well.
Who is Senne Lammens?
He is a 24‑year‑old Belgian goalkeeper who replaced Thibaut Courtois in the quarter‑final vs Spain. He plays for Manchester United in the English Premier League.
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