Courtois Joins Star-Studded Takeover of Rising French Club Le Mans
Thibaut Courtois, the towering goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Belgium, is stepping off the pitch and into the boardroom. The 33-year-old has become the latest high-profile figure to invest in French club Le Mans FC, joining an impressive roster that already includes tennis legend Novak Djokovic and former Formula One drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen.
Le Mans, currently competing in Ligue 2, has been drawing attention not just for its performances on the field, but for its celebrity-backed ownership. The club sits fifth in the league, just three points shy of the leaders and has already put together a remarkable 20-game unbeaten run this season. With Courtois now part of the project through his investment company NxtPlay, the team’s ambitions have never been clearer. The goal is simple: promotion to Ligue 1 and establishing Le Mans as a hub for talent and professional development.
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This move is part of a broader trend in modern football, where active players are investing in clubs while still competing at the highest level. Courtois is following in the footsteps of superstars like Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have all taken stakes in clubs around the world. Mbappé, for instance, owns a majority share in SM Caen, while Vinicius Junior is a majority stakeholder in FC Alverca in Portugal. Courtois’ investment now sets up a potential rivalry off the pitch, as both he and Mbappé could see their clubs climb the French football pyramid in parallel.
For Courtois, this is not just a financial decision. It represents a natural transition for a player who has reached the pinnacle of his career. It’s an opportunity to shape the future of a club with real potential, while also gaining experience in sports management and development. Le Mans plans to reopen its long-closed training center, strengthen its administrative and sporting staff and continue building a sustainable youth academy. The focus is on creating a club capable of competing at the top of French football while cultivating talent for years to come.
Le Mans’ ambition is clear: build a modern, resilient club with strong local roots, global visibility and a professional structure capable of long-term success. Courtois’ involvement adds credibility and experience, signaling that this is a serious project, not just a celebrity-backed experiment.
Stay with us for updates on how this unique ownership model unfolds and follow the rise of Le Mans FC as it looks to challenge the status quo in French football.
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