Zeno Debast, a Belgian national who celebrated his 21st birthday on the 24th of October 2023, excels in a defensive role, typically as a central defender. Currently, Debast graces the pitch wearing the number 6 jersey for Sporting CP, a prominent team in Portugal's football landscape. With a commanding physique of 6 ft 3 in (1.91m) and a weight of 13 st (83kg), Debast is a substantial presence on the field. Beyond his club commitments, Debast has also showcased his talents representing his home nation, Belgium.
As of this writing, Debast's market value hovers around the handsome sum of £25.5m, as stated by Transfermarkt. He remains a vital asset for Sporting CP for a significant period, with his existing contract due to wind up only by the end of June 2029, providing the Lisbon-based club the certainty of his services for the next four years and a month.
The fledgling stages of Debast's professional career kicked off at the Belgian club, Anderlecht. His debut season (2021-2022) featured him in five first team games, however, it was the subsequent seasons that saw Debast establish himself as a dependable force. The defender made 34 appearances in the 2022-2023 season, followed by 28 appearances in the 2023-2024 season.
Moving southwards to Portugal's Sporting CP in the 2024-2025 season, Debast asserted his place in the first team, featuring in 31 games. His championing spirit was undoubtedly in vivid display when he shouldered the responsibility of a starting position in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in the same season. Not to mention his contribution to the team's journey in the Champions League 2024-2025, where he not only made seven starts but also took to the field as a substitute once, scoring a goal in the process.
