Sebastián Coates

• Full name: Sebastián Coates Nion
• Date of birth: October 7, 1990
• Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay
• Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
• Position: Centre-back (can also play as right-back)

Club career (highlights)

• Montevideo Wanderers — Began his professional career with Wanderers in Uruguay (debut 2008).
• Liverpool — Joined Liverpool in 2011; had limited appearances and spent time on loan.
• Fiorentina (loan) — Loan spell in Italy during 2014.
• Sporting CP (Sporting Lisbon) — Initially joined on loan in 2015 and then signed permanently. Became a defensive mainstay, serving as club captain and winning domestic trophies including the Primeira Liga title (2020–21) and Taça de Portugal. Known for strong aerial ability, physical presence, and leadership.
• Return to Uruguay (loan) — Brief loan to Nacional in 2023 (if applicable depending on date).

International career

• Regular Uruguay international since youth levels. Represented Uruguay at the U20 World Cup (2011) and made senior debut in 2011.
• Part of Uruguay squads at major tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• Known for scoring occasionally from set pieces due to his height and heading ability.

Playing style and attributes

• Powerful, tall centre-back with excellent aerial dominance.
• Good positional sense and tackling; contributes offensively on set pieces.
• Leadership qualities — has captained Sporting CP and been a senior figure for club and country.

Notable honours (selected)

• Primeira Liga: 2020–21 (Sporting CP)
• Taça de Portugal: 2014–15, 2018–19 (Sporting CP)
• Taça da Liga / League Cup: multiple editions with Sporting CP

Current status

Sebastián Coates has been a key player for Sporting CP for several seasons and a regular Uruguay international. For the latest club status, appearances and statistics, consult up-to-date sources as transfers and loans may have occurred since this summary.