Thibaut Courtois Returns to Genk as Investor

Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has acquired a minority stake in KRC Genk, marking a return to his first professional club. The investment was made through NXTPLAY, a platform he co‑founded that focuses on sports, media and technology ventures.

Courtois aims to support youth development and strengthen Genk’s infrastructure projects. Club officials welcomed the partnership, citing its potential to boost competitive performance.

This move highlights the growing trend of players expanding their influence beyond the pitch.