Belgian who played for Benfica returns to the Luz | OneFootball

Jan Vertonghen, former Belgian central defender who played for Benfica between 2020 and 2022, has returned to Portugal and visited the Estádio da Luz once again. The player, who ended his professional career at the end of last season, shared images of his trip and stay in Lisbon on his social media.

The reason for his visit is not related to competitive football, but rather to education: Vertonghen – who praised the signing of Dodi Lukebakio – is one of the students of the 2025-2027 edition of UEFA’s Executive Master for International Players (MIP), a course taking place in several countries and currently being held in Portugal.

Among the students in the class are also well-known former football figures, such as Bruno Alves, Simon Kjær, Ivan Rakitic, former referee Cuneyt Çakir, and other names connected to the sport, in an initiative that combines career experience with academic training.

The published photos show various moments from his visit, including images at the Estádio da Luz, the stadium where he played for two seasons with Benfica. The posts sparked nostalgic reactions among fans.

Wearing the Benfica shirt in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons, Jan Vertonghen played 88 matches, in which he scored one goal and provided two assists. The former footballer won a National Championship with the Club of Light, under the guidance of German coach Roger Schmidt.

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