Thomas Meunier

• Full name: Thomas Meunier
• Date of birth: September 12, 1991
• Place of birth: Sainte-Ode, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Position: Right-back / Right wing-back (can also play further forward on the right)
• Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Early career: Came through the youth systems of RUS Saint-Ode, Standard Liège and Club Brugge youth setup; made his senior breakthrough at Virton and then URS Centre before moving to Belgium's top tier.
• Club Brugge (2011–2016): Established himself as a first-team regular, became noted for his attacking runs from right-back and set-piece ability. Won Belgian Pro League titles and domestic cups with Club Brugge during his time there.
• Paris Saint-Germain (2016–2020): Transferred to PSG where he won multiple Ligue 1 titles, Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue trophies. Served as a rotational/right-back option in a squad with high competition for places.
• Borussia Dortmund (2020–2023): Signed for BVB and provided experience, stamina and offensive support from the right flank. Contributed with assists and occasional goals in Bundesliga and European competition appearances for Dortmund.
• Later moves: After Dortmund his career included brief spells elsewhere; his contract situations and club status evolved after 2023.

International career

• Belgium national team regular from mid-2010s, part of Belgium's "golden generation."
• Represented Belgium at UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Belgium finished third in 2018).
• Known for his attacking contributions from right-back, crossing ability and set-piece delivery for the national side.

Playing style

• Physically strong and tall for a full-back, giving an aerial advantage on both ends.
• Good stamina and speed for overlapping runs; combines defensive duties with frequent forward thrusts and accurate crossing.
• Comfortable shooting from distance and taking set pieces when called upon.

Notable facts

• Became well-known internationally during his PSG years and as part of Belgium's successful national team campaigns.
• Wears the traditional right-back number but has also featured as a right wing-back in formations that use three central defenders.