belgian football player

Jason Grégory Marianne Denayer ( hold 28 June 1995 ) is a belgian professional football player who plays as a centre-back for french cabaret Lyon and the Belgium national team. He made his master debut while on loan at Celtic, being named the PFA Scotland Young Player of the class after helping them win the scots Premiership and Scottish League Cup. He then spent the following season on loanword at Galatasaray, helping them win the turkish Cup.

He played several times for Belgium at Under-19 and Under-21 levels, before making his full elder debut in March 2015. He was named in Belgium ‘s 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016 and made one appearance, playing in their quarter-final tie against Wales. He besides featured at UEFA Euro 2020 .

early life [edit ]

Denayer was born in Jette, Brussels, Belgium, to a congolese mother and belgian father. [ 3 ]

Club career [edit ]

early on career [edit ]

Denayer started playing football at age six, where he started out at FC Ganshoren and then Anderlecht. At the age of 13, he joined the JMG Academy in Lier. It was there he was converted from playing as a hitter to becoming a defender. Denayer credits his time at JMG for honing his football proficiency. Youths at the academy do not play normal competition football, rather taking part in small-sided games among each other, focusing on proficiency and education in a individual school. They trained in bare feet to improve their contact ; “ It helps to develop your technical skills. once you ‘ve reached a sealed charge, you ‘re allowed to put on shoes. From then on the train is focused on proficiency and play in small spaces ” explained Denayer. He described the regimen as “ bully ”, adding “ Your day started at 7 am and ended at 10:30 autopsy. In between you had 90 minutes – just before bedtime – to call your friends or kin. It was playing football, studying, eat, sleep ”. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] In 2013, Lierse, who are in partnership with the JMG Academy, attempted to sign Denayer. however, he rejected their crack and rather moved abroad to England to try and find a club. He had a trial at Liverpool, but golf club and musician failed to reach an agreement. He then went for a trial at Manchester City .

Manchester City [edit ]

In July 2013 Denayer joined the Manchester City academy. [ 6 ] In the summer transfer window, Denayer signed his first professional shrink at Manchester City after a successful test. [ 8 ] Denayer was ever present for the club ‘s campaign in the UEFA Youth League, where he made eight appearances, scoring once in a 6–0 gain over Bayern Munich. [ 9 ] Denayer besides played a huge character in domestic competitions where he helped the club ending fourth in the Professional U21 Development League, a well as reaching the final of the U21 Premier League Cup. [ 10 ] In pre-season during July 2014, Denayer was included in the first team and started in a 2–0 friendly loss away against Dundee. [ 11 ] On 10 July 2015, it was confirmed that he would be in the club ‘s squad for their pre-season tour in Australia. [ 12 ] Denayer signed a newly five-year cope on 13 July 2015. [ 13 ]

loan to Celtic [edit ]

On 12 August 2014, Celtic signed Denayer on a season-long loan from Manchester City. [ 14 ] Denayer revealed that Vincent Kompany and Patrick Vieira played a vital role for him in joining Celtic. [ 15 ] He was one of Ronny Deila ‘s first major signings as director of Celtic. He scored on his debut and was named world of the match in a 6–1 victory at home to Dundee United in the scots Premiership. [ 16 ] [ 17 ] Four days later, on 20 August 2014, Denayer made his Champions League debut, in a 1–1 draw against Maribor, where he was region of the starting line-up. [ 18 ] His second goal came in a 2–1 gain over Aberdeen on 13 September 2014. [ 19 ] The defender scored again for Celtic on 18 October 2014, in a 5–0 win over Ross County. [ 20 ] By the conclusion of December, Denayer had made 17 appearances for Celtic [ 21 ] and formed a solid partnership with Virgil van Dijk in central defense. [ 22 ] [ 23 ] Denayer commented about playing aboard Van Dijk : “ We play well together and he is a identical good actor ”, adding “ I am besides learning from him arsenic well. He has more experience than me and he knows what to say to me. I listen to him because I know he can help make me a better player. ” [ 23 ] merely months after arriving at Celtic, reports claimed that Celtic were keen to extend Denayer ‘s loanword go by another class. [ 24 ] however, Denayer immediately ruled out joining Celtic on a permanent basis, insisting that he hoped to earn a first team place at Manchester City in the dear future. [ 25 ] Manchester City kept an eye on Denayer ‘s progress at Celtic, with Development Side passenger car Patrick Vieira stating “ When I watch Jason playing for Celtic, or Marcos Lopes playing at Lille, it makes us in truth proud. The means they are performing lets [ sic ] me know we are doing things the right stuff [ sic ] ”, and adding “ The object is to provide players for the first team, but we know the opening is massive from under-21 to the first team – but this is one way we can get them there. ” [ 26 ] Denayer won his first major trophy on 15 March 2015 when he played in Celtic ‘s 2–0 win over Dundee United in the League Cup Final at Hampden Park. [ 27 ] He was described as being “ solid in the undertake ” and “ comfortable with the ball ”. [ 28 ] Denayer himself stated that “ It is the first cup concluding and first succeed of my career, so it was a very special day for me. ” [ 27 ] He besides praised Celtic coach Ronny Deila : “ He has been a very good coach for me ”, adding “ I think I have improved and got better at Celtic. He [ Deila ] has trusted me to play and I have learned so much from that. ” [ 27 ] On 2 May, Celtic were confirmed as Premiership champions when Dundee United defeated nearest competitors Aberdeen. [ 29 ] The future day, Denayer was voted the PFA Scotland Young Player of the year, with his teammate Stefan Johansen taking the overall trophy. After winning the loot, he said when asked if he would remain at celtic : “ I do n’t know. I need to wait until summer and see what is going to happen … When I came here I merely wanted to play some games and take some experience, but now I win trophies and personal trophies so it has gone better than I expected ”. [ 30 ]

loanword to Galatasaray [edit ]

In August 2015, Galatasaray signed Denayer on a season-long lend from Manchester City. [ 31 ] [ 32 ] Denayer played his first plot for Galatasaray on 15 September 2015, in a UEFA Champions League necktie against Atlético Madrid. [ 33 ] Despite a 2–0 kill, the Belgium defender turned in an impressive performance. He then made his league debut on 19 September in match away against Trabzonspor, playing on the right side of defense, helping his new side keep a uninfected sail in a 1–0 victory. [ 34 ] Denayer continued to display his natural attributes of pace and power, whilst besides improving his read of the game. Two assists for goals against Eskişehirspor and Gaziantepspor besides highlighted his ability to contribute to the attacking side of the game. [ 35 ] [ 36 ] [ 37 ] His final match for Galatasaray was in the turkish Cup Final against Fenerbahçe on 26 May 2016. Denayer provided the assist for the entirely finish of the game on 30 minutes ; a flick on from Emre Colak ‘s corner on to Lukas Podolski who headed in from close up range. [ 38 ]

loan to Sunderland [edit ]

On 31 August 2016, Denayer joined Premier League side Sunderland on a season-long lend distribute. [ 39 ] however, Sunderland were poor and ended up being relegated. Denayer struggled to perform systematically and was much fielded in midfield rather of his natural position as a defender. [ 40 ] [ 41 ] He was besides hindered by a serial of niggling injuries towards the end of the season. [ 42 ]

second gear loanword to Galatasaray [edit ]

On 31 August 2017, Denayer re-signed for Galatasaray on a season-long lend share. [ 43 ] In a 2–0 win over Osmanlıspor on 28 January 2018, Denayer completed 60 successful passes, overtaking the previous crack completion record in Süper Lig set by Atiba Hutchinson of Beşiktaş in season 2014–15. [ 44 ] [ 45 ] He played 22 games during his second spell at the golf club to help Galatasaray win the 2017–18 Süper Lig. [ 46 ]

Olympique Lyonnais [edit ]

On 21 August 2018, Denayer joined french team Olympique Lyonnais for €6.5m, signing a four-year contract. [ 47 ] [ 48 ] Denayer was a regular for the team, having 31 starts in the 2018–19 season and scoring two goals. He faced his former employers, Manchester City, in the Champions League quarter-finals on 15 August 2020, as Lyon won 3–1 .

International career [edit ]

Denayer playing for Belgium in 2015 From 2013 on, Denayer represented Belgium at different levels, such as Belgium U19 and Belgium U21. [ 49 ] On 2 October 2014, national team coach Marc Wilmots called him for the first time to the belgian national team for their euro 2016 reservation equal against Andorra. [ 50 ] Denayer was included in farther international squads for Euro modifier matches against Bosnia and Wales and for a friendly against Iceland. [ 51 ] however, he was an idle utility in each of these four games. [ 51 ] Denayer made his senior international debut for Belgium on 31 March 2015 in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier away to Israel at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. He replaced Aston Villa hitter Christian Benteke in the 67th minute of a 1–0 acquire which put Belgium at the circus tent of the group. [ 52 ] Denayer made his first startle for the senior english on 7 June 2015, in a friendly pit against France in Paris which Belgium won 4–3. [ 53 ] [ 54 ] Manager Marc Wilmots substituted Denayer former on in the equal for a minor pink sustained, and pointed out that it was after this that France scored twice to pull the game back to 4–3. [ 55 ] He was named in Belgium ‘s 23-man team for the 2016 european Championships. [ 56 ] Denayer only played once, coming in to an wound depleted belgian defense for their quarter-final tie against Wales. Belgium, and Denayer in particular, were run ragged by Wales and lost 3–1. [ 57 ] [ 58 ] [ 59 ] On 17 May 2021, Denayer was included in the final 26-man team for the re-arranged UEFA Euro 2020. [ 60 ]

career statistics [edit ]

baseball club [edit ]

As of 3 October 2021.[51]

International [edit ]

As of 7 October 2021.[62]
Belgium
Year Apps Goals
2015 4 0
2016 4 0
2017 0 0
2018 2 0
2019 3 0
2020 7 1
2021 11 0
Total 31 1

International goals [edit ]

As of match played 7 October 2021. Belgium score listed first, score column indicates score after each Denayer goal.

International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 5 September 2020 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark 15  Denmark 1–0 2–0 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A

Honours [edit ]

golf club [edit ]

Celtic
Galatasaray

individual [edit ]

References [edit ]