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Toby Alderweireld career and mental health reflections

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Former ~~professional~~ Belgian international footballer Toby Alderweireld has shared details regarding the mental and physical toll of his professional career. He described experiencing extreme stress and fatigue ~~during his time at~~ while playing for Royal Antwerp FC, including a ~~2022~~ specific incident in 2022 where he feared he was having a heart attack due to intense pressure. Alderweireld also highlighted the ~~difficulty~~ difficulties of balancing professional football with family life, noting that frequent travel and international duties made maintaining connections with his children mentally overwhelming. To manage his well-being, he sought help from a sports psychologist and retired from international football in 2023. Following the end of his active playing career in the summer of 2025, Alderweireld has transitioned into new roles. He currently works as a football analyst and is undergoing a structured internship at Royal Antwerp FC, working across various departments to prepare for future responsibilities within the club.

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