When you think of Thibaut Courtois, you usually think of "The Wall"—the man whose giant frame and cat-like reflexes denied Liverpool in a final and has frustrated the world’s best strikers for a decade.
But in the 2025/26 Champions League season, Courtois has added a new dimension to his game. He isn't just stopping goals; he’s creating them. By registering his second assist of the campaign, Courtois has become just the second goalkeeper in UCL history to assist 2+ goals in a single season, joining José Francisco Molina (2003/04).
From Shot-Stopper to Playmaker
For over 20 years, Molina’s record stood alone—a relic of a different era of football. In a modern game obsessed with "sweeper-keepers" and short build-up play, Courtois has proven that the most effective weapon can still be a direct, 70-yard laser.
Whether it's finding Fede Valverde in stride or launching a counter-attack for Vinícius Júnior, Courtois’ distribution has become a primary tactical weapon for Carlo Ancelotti.