Steven Defour discusses childhood poverty and new television role

Former Belgian footballer Steven Defour has opened up about growing up in poverty and the financial struggles his family faced. In an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws, Defour revealed that debt collectors frequently visited his home during his youth. He noted that the financial hardship was evident when comparing his worn clothing to that of his classmates.

Defour shared that as a professional footballer, he made the decision to fully repay his father's debts.

In addition to these personal reflections, Defour is expanding his career beyond football analysis. He has joined the cast of the television program ‘Over De Oceaan’ on Play, a show where well-known Flemish personalities embark on an ocean voyage. Defour described the experience as the “journey of a lifetime.”