Courtois names Mbappe prankster, Huijsen sleeper, claims he's Real Madrid's oldest and favorite
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois revealed in an interview with the club's official website that Kylian Mbappe is the team's biggest prankster, Dean Huijsen the biggest sleeper, and Courtois himself admits to being the player who arrives late to training. The Belgian shot-stopper also said he treats teammates the most, takes losses hardest, and is both the team's favorite and DJ, while naming Vinicius as the teammate who treats others most, Aurelien Tchouameni as the most romantic, and Mbappe as the one who celebrates wins the most.
Courtois, who has featured in all five matches across competitions under José Mourinho’s guidance this season, made these comments after Madrid's 2-1 Champions League opener win over Inter Milan and a 4-1 LaLiga victory over Rayo Vallecano where Mbappe scored twice. The remarks offer fans insight into team chemistry and the goalkeeper's self-perceived role as the squad's oldest member and leader.
While such locker room banter is light-hearted, it reflects the camaraderie within the Madrid dressing room as they pursue multiple trophies. What does this reveal about team dynamics that might contribute to their on-field success?