Who is Thibaut Courtois’ wife? Get to know his new bride, Mishel Gerzig

Who is Thibaut Courtois’ wife? Get to know his new bride, Mishel Gerzig

Ciku Njuguna
updated at February 10, 2024 at 6:04 AM
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Thibaut Courtois is a Belgian professional football player. Thibaut is a goalkeeper who plays for Real Madrid and the Belgian national football team. Who is Thibaut Courtois’ wife? Follow the story of Thibaut's whirlwind romance that began on Instagram in 2021.

On the left, Thibaut Courtois makes a save for Chelsea. On the right, his girlfriend-now-wife watches him in action during a Real Madrid training session.
Chelsea's former goalie, Courtois (l), in action before a 2017 PL match at Stamford Bridge. Mishel Gerzig (r) watches him during a Real Madrid training session. Photo by David Ramos/Marc Atkins.
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Does Courtois have a wife? The Belgian international got married in 2023 at the Château de la Croix des Gardes in France to a fast-rising fashion model. Dig into this story for details of the personal lives of the love birds, from Thibaut Courtois’ wife’s name to pregnancy news.

Thibaut Courtois’ wife’s profile summary

Full name

Mishel Gerzig Courtois

Date of birth

5 June 1997

Age

26 years old as of February 2024

Place of birth

Tel Aviv, Israel

Nationality

Israeli

Height

177.8 centimetres (5'10")

Weight

55 kilograms (121.2 lbs)

Parents

Michael and Irina Gerzig

Net worth

$1.5 million - $2 million

Social media pages

Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok

What is Thibaut Courtois’ wife's height?

According to her MGM Models profile, Mishel Gerzig’s height is 5'10" (177.8 centimetres). She weighs 121.2 lbs (55 kilograms).

How tall is the goalkeeper of Madrid? Her shot-stopper partner stands at six feet and seven inches (200 centimetres). He reportedly weighs 211.6 lbs (96 kilograms).

Personal information and professional achievements of Mishel Gerzig
Mishel Gerzig attends the UNOde50 Charity Auction celebration on February 23, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Beatriz Velasco.
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What is Thibaut Courtois’ wife's age?

Various sources suggest that she was born on June 5, 1997, making her 26 years old as of February 2024. Based on Mishel Gerzig’s age, her zodiac sign is Gemini. On the other hand, her husband was born on the 11th of May, 1992 and is 31 years old at the time of writing.

Thibaut Courtois’ wife's brief bio

Mishel was born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, to Michael and Irina Gerzig. Unconfirmed reports claim she is the youngest in a family of four with one sibling.

What is Thibaut Courtois’ wife's nationality?

Courtois' wife is a Jewish national. She was born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel.

She has also served in the Israel Defence Forces, where she was the commander of a search and rescue ship in the Navy. In an interview with YNet, she spoke of her service in the IDF, saying,

Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig pictured during the 2022 Ballon d'Or.
Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig attend the Ballon d'Or photocall at the Théâtre du Châtelet on October 17, 2022 in Paris, France. Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage.
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"I had a very meaningful IDF service. I was a commander of a search and rescue ship in the Navy. It was a very intense role, physically and mentally, with many responsibilities and commitments. It fulfilled me.”

Mishel Gerzig's nationality has become the subject of contention on social media. Critics of the couple's union cite the Israeli-Hamas conflict in Palestine. Others criticize the couple for ‘assimilating’ (marriage between an Israeli national and a non-Israeli).

Mishel Gerzig's family

Thibaut Courtois’ wife, Gerzig, became a football WAG in 2021 when she started dating the Real Madrid keeper. In June 2022, social media was awash with photos of the couple's engagement on a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Six months after their nuptials, the couple announced their first pregnancy through their Instagram accounts. The baby bump photos captioned ‘Our love is growing’ had received 534,225 likes at the time of writing.

Thibaut Courtois and his wife, Mishel Gerzig, pose for a photo with their children.
Thibaut Courtois poses with his wife and children during the FIFA Club World Cup final match between Real Madrid and Al Hilal on February 11, 2023, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo by James Williamson/AMA.
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Fashion model Mishel Gerzig has expressed her contentment as a stepmother to Courtois's children with Marta Dominguez. In an interview with Menta, she said,

"I entered a special relationship in which my partner has two kids (Adriana and Nicolas) from a previous relationship. They are very sweet, they have accepted me, and we are a family."

Thibaut is alleged to have fathered a child with his former neighbour, Elsa Izac, during his time playing for Chelsea. The child, Enzo, was born in September 2017 before Thibaut moved to Real Madrid.

How did Courtois meet Mishel Gerzig?

The couple's first encounter was on Instagram after Thibaut commented on a photo of Gerzig's dog, Milo. In April of the same year, the couple met for the first time.

When did Mishel Gerzig and Courtois get married?

In June 2023, the couple married in a luxurious ceremony at Château de la Croix des Gardes in France. According to People, hundreds of guests attended the ceremony.

Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig pictured at the 2023 F1 Grand Prix of Monaco.
Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig attend the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage.
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Career

The wife of the Real Madrid goalkeeper began her modelling career at 13. At the time of writing, she represents ITM Models and NEXT Models Miami.

Just as Thibaut Courtois’ wife frequently supports her husband on the sidelines, the Belgian shot-stopper has been spotted in fashion shows. A year after publicly announcing their relationship, the 2021/2022 Yashin Trofeo, Goalkeeper of the season, was spotted in the front seats watching Gerzig model for Hunkemoller's lingerie collection.

Thibaut Courtois' career

Courtois began at a local Belgian team, Bilzen V.V., where he played as a left-back. The shot-stopper hails from an athletic family, with his parents, Gitte Lambrechts and Thierry Courtois, and sister Valérie playing for Belgium's national volleyball teams at different periods.

His role as a goalkeeper became more apparent while playing for Racing Genk. Since then, the 2018 Golden Glove winner has played for KRC Genk’s senior team, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea FC, and Real Madrid. Here are details of Thibaut Courtois' stats as of February 2024, according to Transfermarkt.

Thibaut Courtois saves a shot during a UEFA match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Real Madrid's keeper Thibaut Courtois saves a shot from Erling Haaland during a UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City FC at Etihad Stadium on May 17, 2023. Photo by Clive Brunskill.
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Team

Appearances

Goals conceded

Clean sheets

Real Madrid

230

219

91

Chelsea FC

154

152

58

KRC Genk

45

49

14

Atlético de Madrid

154

125

76

Belgium's national football team (senior)

102

79

51

Belgium's national football team (Under-18)

4

4

1

Frequently asked questions

What are some fun facts about Thibaut Courtois? The Belgian international is one of his nation's most beloved sports personalities, having received about 110 caps throughout his career. Here are some of the most interesting facts about him.

Thibaut Courtois saves a shot during a UEFA Euro 2016 match between Belgium and Iceland.
Belgium's keeper, Thibaut Courtois, saves a goal attempt during an international friendly before the UEFA Euro 2016 against Iceland in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by William Van Hecke/Corbis.
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1. What is Thibaut Courtois' nickname?

The former Chelsea goalkeeper is recognised for his talent guarding the net. Over the years, he has become known as the Octopus or the Giraffe.

2. What is Thibaut Courtois' wife's Instagram handle?

Mishel Gerzg's fame as a football WAG is quickly rising. The model who has been accused of marrying for fame has 778,000 followers on Instagram and 607 followers on X(Twitter). Her TikTok account has received over 1.3 million likes and 129,000 followers. In an interview with YNet, she defended herself, saying,

"I cannot say that I did not want to be famous. The more famous you are in the modelling business, the more work you get."

She added,

"I refused to play the game. I said that if it holds little value that I came from the periphery, that I served in the army, and that I represent Israel, then so be it. I am going to stay true to myself. I know the truth, and Thibaut knows the truth. That is all that matters.

3. How much is Mishel Gerzig's net worth?

The 26-year-old fashion model's net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million. Other publications suggest that her wealth portfolio could be higher, quoting $2 million.

4. What happened between De Bruyne’s wife and Thibaut Courtois?

Marta Dominguez and Mishel Gerzig have no romantic connection with Kevin de Bruyne. However, Courtois and Caroline Lijnen, De Bruyne's ex-girlfriend, were involved in a romantic fling in Madrid during his time playing for Athletico Madrid.

In 2013, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne became embroiled in a feud over a love triangle with Caroline Lijnen. While the players are said to have patched things up, the incident brought a season of turmoil in the Belgian national football team, where both players served.

Thibaut Courtois saves a shot during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Croatia and Belgium.
Belgian goalie Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the FIFA World Cup match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 01, 2022, in Doha, Qatar. Photo by Francois Nel.
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Final Word

By marriage, Thibaut Courtois’ wife, Mishel Gerzig, has joined the exclusive group of women who receive global recognition for being football WAGS. Her union with the Belgian international also seems to break stereotypes surrounding racialised ethnicities.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.