Thomas Vermaelen

Retired (2022)

•Player•

Belgium

Thomas Vermaelen

Retired (2022)

•Player•

Belgium

6.9

Season Score

Nov 14, 1985

183 cm

Height

Card stats based on

6.9

Season Score

Nov 14, 1985

183 cm

Height

Card stats based on

Season Performance 2022

All Competitions

Matches: 1
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Goal Contributions: 0
Mins/game: 46
Avg Rating: 6.82

rating

2.07+0.05(+0.7%)

Career statistics (392 matches)

Dec 8, 2016 — Nov 28, 2021

High

7.45

Low

6.23

Avg

2.07

G+A

Wins0

Draws0

Losses0

Season	Matches	Mins	G	A	G+A	G/M	Rating
2022	3	270	0	0	0	0.00	7.06
2021	25	2126	1	1	2	0.04	7.01
2020	34	2555	1	0	1	0.03	6.23
2019	24	1398	0	1	1	0.00	7.45
2018	28	2002	0	1	1	0.00	6.86
2017	12	579	0	0	0	0.00	-
2016	27	1563	1	0	1	0.04	-
14/15	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	-
2014	31	871	0	1	1	0.00	-
2013	42	2865	1	0	1	0.02	-
2012	46	3150	6	2	8	0.13	-
10/11	5	450	0	1	1	0.00	-
2010	54	4489	8	1	9	0.15	-
08/09	44	3871	6	0	6	0.14	-
07/08	10	855	0	0	0	0.00	-
06/07	2	125	0	0	0	0.00	-
05/06	4	316	0	0	0	0.00	-

17 seasons • 392 matches

Career

Club Career

MGAGxGMinRtg

Arsenal

2009/2010 - 2013/2014

2014/2015 - 2018/2019

51110.023,0567.13

Ajax

2003/2004 - 2008/2009

Total

3122280.0723,260

National Team

MGAGxGMinRtg

Belgium

2006 - 2022

78200.034,0016.46

Club Career

MGAMinG+A/90YCRCRtg

Vissel Kobe

2021

24112,0800.09107.01

Vissel Kobe

2020

22001,8300.0000-

Vissel Kobe

2019

12016300.1410-

FC Barcelona

18/19

12007680.00207.45

FC Barcelona

17/18

20011,5120.06406.94

Roma

16/17

10004890.0010-

FC Barcelona

15/16

18107760.1220-

FC Barcelona

14/15

10———00-

Arsenal

13/14

21018710.1030-

Arsenal

12/13

38102,8650.0350-

Arsenal

11/12

40623,1500.23100-

Arsenal

10/11

5014500.2000-

Arsenal

09/10

44813,7890.2141-

Ajax

08/09

40503,6000.1381-

Ajax

07/08

2001800.0000-

Ajax

06/07

100900.0000-

Ajax

05/06

20—1800.0010-

National Team

MGAMinG+A/90YCRCRtg

Belgium

2022

10046—006.82

Belgium

2021

10046—00-

Belgium

2020

12107250.12206.23

Belgium

2018

8004900.00106.77

Belgium

2017

200900.0000-

Belgium

2016

9007870.0020-

Belgium

2014

100———10-

Belgium

2013

40———00-

Belgium

2012

60———00-

Belgium

2010

10007000.0020-

Belgium

2009

4102710.3300-

Belgium

2008

8006750.0010-

Belgium

2007

10035—00-

Belgium

2006

2001360.0000-

League seasons, computed

Season	League	Apps	Min	Goals	Assists	G+A / 90	Rating
2008/2009	Eredivisie	31	2790	4	0	0.13	—
2009/2010	Premier League	33	2799	6	1	0.23	—
2010/2011	Premier League	5	450	0	1	0.2	—
2011/2012	Premier League	29	2520	6	1	0.25	—
2012/2013	Premier League	29	2235	0	0	0	—
2013/2014	Premier League	14	781	0	1	0.12	—
2015/2016	La Liga	10	506	1	0	0.18	—
2016/2017	Serie A	9	399	0	0	0	—
2017/2018	La Liga	14	1018	0	1	0.09	—
2018/2019	La Liga	9	587	0	0	0	—
2019	J1 League	8	252	0	1	0.36	—
2020	J1 League	14	1198	0	0	0	—
2021	J1 League	23	1990	1	1	0.09	7.01

Domestic league competitions only (SportMonks sub_type='domestic'); national-team, continental and cup competitions are excluded. Classification resolved by league id against the canonical leagues index. G+A/90 computed from minutes actually played.

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

Full match

Substituted off

From Bench

Thomas Vermaelen — computed career insights

Career figures, computed

Career involvement (league): 0.13 G+A per 9018 goals + 7 assists across 13 league seasons (per-90 from 17525 minutes on record)
League seasons on record: 13 (2008–2021)
Clubs with recorded appearances: 5

Among position peers, computed

Rating percentile: 52ndrating 7.01 vs 96 rated peers
Goals rank: #20 of 961 goal
G+A per 90 percentile: 59th0.09 per 90

Cohort: 96 J1 League defenders, 2021, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-16

Rival Clubs(49)

Player stats against each opponent club

Team	MP	W	D	L	G	A			Last
Liverpool	9	5	2	2	0	0	1	0	May 2019
Chelsea	9	2	3	4	0	0	1	0	Mar 2018
Aston Villa	8	4	2	2	1	0	1	0	Feb 2013
Everton	7	4	3	0	2	0	0	0	Mar 2014
Wigan Athletic	6	5	0	1	4	1	0	0	Apr 2014
Stoke City	6	2	2	2	1	0	0	0	Mar 2014
West Ham United	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	Dec 2013
Sunderland	5	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	Sep 2013
Manchester City	5	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	Dec 2013
West Bromwich Albion	5	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	May 2014
Fulham	5	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	Apr 2013
Manchester United	5	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	Apr 2013
Norwich City	5	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	Oct 2013
Celta de Vigo	5	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	—
Valencia	5	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	—
Olympiacos F.C.	5	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	Oct 2017
Blackburn Rovers	4	3	0	1	1	0	1	0	Feb 2013
Newcastle United	4	3	1	0	1	0	1	0	May 2013
Wolverhampton Wanderers	4	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	Apr 2012
Swansea City	4	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	Mar 2014

1–20 of 49

Rival National Teams(1)

Player stats against each opponent national team

Team	MP	W	D	L	G	A			Last
Russia	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	Jun 2021

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Vissel Kobe

—

Jan 21, 2022Transfer

FC Barcelona

Vissel Kobe

Jul 27, 2019Free Transfer

Roma

FC Barcelona

Jun 30, 2017End of loan

Aug 8, 2016Loan

Aug 9, 2014Transfer€19M

Ajax

Arsenal

Jul 1, 2009Transfer€12M

RKC Waalwijk

Ajax

Jun 30, 2005End of loan

Jul 1, 2004Loan

Jul 1, 2003Transfer

Trophies & Awards

11 titles won

Championships

La Liga

4x Winner

Copa Del Rey

2x Winner(2017/2018, 2015/2016)

FIFA Intercontinental Cup

1x Winner(2015)

Player Information

Date of Birth

Nov 14, 1985

Place of Birth

Kapellen, Belgium

Nationality

Belgium

Height

183 cm

Weight

80 kg

Age

40 years

Position

Player

Performance Overview

Season Rating

6.82

Highest: 6.8 | Lowest: 6.8

Goals/Game

0.00

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

98%

Matches

Total played1

Started (Lineups)1

From Bench0

Total Minutes46

Minutes per game46

Attacking

Goals0

Penalties scored0

Scoring frequency-

Goals per game0.00

Shots total0

Shots on target0

Shots off target-

Shots per game0.0

Shots on target/game0.0

Hit Woodwork0

Big Chances Missed-

Passes

Assists0

Key passes0

Pass accuracy98%

Total passes82

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses0

Accurate Crosses0

Big Chances Created-

Defense

Tackles0

Interceptions1

Clearances-

Blocks0

Clean Sheets0

Goals Conceded-

Duels

Total Duels0

Duels Won0

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles0

Cards

Yellow0

Yellow Red0

Red0

Career Statistics

career goals

career assists

312

total appearances

About Thomas Vermaelen

Across 23 J1 League appearances in 2021, Thomas Vermaelen contributed 1 goal plus 1 assist (1,990 minutes) — 0.09 goal involvements per 90. Per-match rating over that season: 7.01. Measured against 96 J1 League defenders (2021, at least 450 minutes), he ranked in the 52nd percentile by match rating — above the cohort median, and 20th of 96 for goals scored.

13 league seasons (2008–2021) across 5 clubs made up his recorded career.

Those league minutes are spread over 5 domestic leagues: Premier League (110 appearances, 12 goals), J1 League (45 appearances, 1 goal) and La Liga (33 appearances, 1 goal) — the three with most games. In 4 of the 13 campaigns on record he played at least 25 league games. His busiest three-season stretch was 2011/2012–2013/2014: 72 league appearances, 24 a season.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Thomas Vermaelen?

Thomas Vermaelen is 40 years old, born on November 14, 1985. He is from Belgium. At 40, he has already won 11 trophies in his professional career.

How tall is Thomas Vermaelen?

Thomas Vermaelen is 183 cm tall. He weighs 80 kg.

How many trophies has Thomas Vermaelen won?

Thomas Vermaelen has won 11 trophies throughout his career, a record built at the highest competitive level.

Where is Thomas Vermaelen from?

Thomas Vermaelen is from Belgium.