​Since joining Spurs from Atletico Madrid in 2015, Toby Alderweireld has formed a rock solid centre back partnership with his fellow Belgian international Jan Vertonghen, which has seen Spurs compete for the title two years in a row, in addition to being recognised among the best defenders in the Premier League.





However, the great form and success for Spurs recently hasn't been achievable for Alderweireld without having to making some big sacrifices, as while speaking to Humo (​via 101greatgoals) the Belgian revealed he suffers from homesickness and misses his family.

@SpursOfficial Biggest regret for Ledley is not having a CB partner alongside him like an Alderweireld or Vertonghen which he so deserved. — Ricky Sacks (@RickSpur) February 7, 2017

" Since I was 15, I’ve not had a single Christmas or New Year celebration with my family. My family, I see rarely or never see them.





" My oldest brother has twins – I’m their Godfather. I was not there on the day of their birth, for any birthday. I miss every special moment. After twelve years that begins to weigh down."

Despite living a privileged lifestyle and being extremely well paid as a footballer, Alderweireld admitted that money can't buy happiness and doesn't fix everything.





" Money is not everything. I can not put 5,000 euros on the table and say, ‘I want a night with my friends in the pub!"





Recently Alderweireld ​revealed that he felt paralysed after suffering a knee injury in Tottenham's 1-1 draw against West Brom back in October, but will be hoping to stay fit and help Tottenham finish above Arsenal but more importantly win their first ever Premier league title.

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