India, July 2 -- Thibaut Courtois has one of the biggest jobs in football as Belgium's goalkeeper, but away from the pitch, he shares his life with wife Mishel Gerzig. The Real Madrid star and the Israeli model first connected in 2021, got engaged a year later, married in 2023 and welcomed their daughter Ellie in 2024. As Courtois plays at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gerzig continues to be one of his strongest supporters.

Mishel Gerzig was born in Israel on June 5, 1997. She is Jewish and has often spoken about how she and Courtois embrace each other's backgrounds and traditions.

In an interview with La'Isha, cited by Ynet News, Gerzig said the couple plans to celebrate both Jewish and Christian holidays with their family. She also reveale...