Thomas Vermaelen profile
Name
Thomas Vermaelen
Born
November 14, 1985
Kapellen, Belgium
Position
Defender
Squad Number
5
Previous Club(s)
AFC Ajax Amsterdam
RKC Waalwijk (Loan)
KFC Germinal Beerschot
Joined Arsenal
June 19, 2009
Thomas spent most of last season on the sidelines but, on the evidence on his first year in English football, he looks set for a long and prosperous Arsenal career.
The Belgian was a relative unknown when he arrived from Ajax in the summer of 2009 as a replacement for Kolo Toure but he is now one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Thomas' tackling ability and willingness to attack the ball make him a natural leader at the back and he is more than capable at the other end too, scoring eight goals in his debut campaign - including a couple of long-range specials against Wigan and Blackburn.
That said, Thomas has made it clear that he would swap his goals for more clean sheets - the true currency of a title-winning defender. Expect him to make up for lost time this season.
Thomas is a 'non-homegrown' player in Arsenal's official 2011/12 Premier League squad.
5. Thomas Vermaelen - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2009-2010 | 33 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 8 |
| 2010-2011 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011-2012 | 28+1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38+2 | 6 |
| Totals | 66+1 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88+2 | 14 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
5. Thomas Vermaelen - News
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Wed, May 23, 2012
Vermaelen - I enjoy the responsibility here -
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Vermaelen - We're ready to battle at Stoke -
Wed, Apr 25, 2012
Vermaelen - Song understanding is vital -
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Vermaelen - Koscielny has been amazing -
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Vermaelen - Diaby can be important for us -
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Wenger - Vermaelen has a real nose for goal -
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Vermaelen - Settled defence has been key -
Fri, Apr 20, 2012
Vermaelen - Replays won’t slow down game -
Mon, Apr 9, 2012
Vermaelen - Organisation the key to revival -
Mon, Apr 9, 2012
Vermaelen - Arteta has been so important
