Jan Vertonghen: Difference between revisions

 

===Breakthrough under De Boer===

During the [[2011–12 Eredivisie]] season, Vertonghen emerged as one of Ajax's best players, demonstrating his versatility to cover multiple positions after Ajax had let several regular players out on long-term loans. After an impressive season, including a performance for which he was singled out for praise against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in the [[UEFA Europa League]] Round of 16, he was named the 2011–12 [[Dutch Footballer of the Year|Eredivisie Player of the Year]]. Named team captain by [[Frank de Boer]], he lead his Ajax to their second title in a row, scoring eight goals in 31 league games, highlighting his attacking strengths. Also, for the second time, he dropped the Championship plate. "Now it falls on my toe&nbsp;– this plate just does not like me," Vertonghen said.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season review: Netherlands|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=ned/news/newsid=1800379.html#season+review+netherlands|publisher=by Berend Scholten on UEFA.com|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref>