Name: Jason Denayer

Full name: Jason Vandelannoite Denayer

Date of birth: June 28, 1995

Place of birth: Jette, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Nationality: Belgian

Position: Centre-back (can also play as right-back)

Youth career:

• 2001–2002: Anderlecht
• 2002–2007: Denderleeuw
• 2007–2013: Anderlecht

Senior career (high-level summary):

• 2013–2018: Manchester City (contracted; made no competitive first-team league appearances for City)
• 2014: Celtic (loan)
• 2014–2015: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2015–2016: Sunderland (loan)
• 2016–2017: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2017–2018: Sunderland (loan) — brief/limited appearances
• 2018–2022: Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) — established himself as a first-team centre-back
• 2022–present: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) and subsequent moves (note: club history may have changed after 2024)

Notable achievements & attributes:

• Known for strong physical presence, aerial ability and well-timed tackles.
• Became a regular starter for Lyon, helping stabilize their defense and contribute with occasional goals from set-pieces.
• Has represented Belgium at senior international level, including appearing in major tournaments (UEFA Euro / FIFA World Cup squads).

International career:

• Belgium youth teams across various age levels; later graduated to the senior national team.
• Made his senior debut in 2014 and has been part of Belgium squads for competitive fixtures and tournaments.

Style of play: A modern centre-back: comfortable in one-on-one defending, competent with the ball at his feet for short build-up play, and effective in aerial duels. Versatile enough to cover full-back when required.

Notes: The above reflects Denayer’s career through his time at Olympique Lyonnais and subsequent moves up to mid-2024. For exact current club, recent statistics (appearances, goals), or transfer details beyond that, check the latest sources as transfers and squad situations may have changed.