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{{short description|Belgian footballer}}
{{short description|Belgian footballer (born 1995)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
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| image = Jason Denayer 2019.jpg
| image = Jason Denayer 2019.jpg
| caption = Denayer with [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in 2019
| caption = Denayer with [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in 2019
| fullname = Jason Grégory Marianne Denayer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bdfutbol.com/j/j25001.html |title=Denayer: Jason Grégory Marianne Denayer|publisher=BDFutbol |access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
| full_name = Jason Grégory Denayer<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=526&kisiID=1827963 |title=Jason Gregory Denayer |publisher=Turkish Football Federation |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|6|28|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=UEFA.com|title=Jason Denayer - Belgium - UEFA Nations League|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/teams/players/250064362--jason-denay/|access-date=2020-11-08|website=UEFA.com|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|6|28|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=UEFA.com|title=Jason Denayer – Belgium – UEFA Nations League|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/teams/players/250064362--jason-denay/|access-date=2020-11-08|website=UEFA.com|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Jette]], Belgium
| birth_place = [[Jette]], Belgium
| height = 1.78 m<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uaeproleague.ae/en/player/jason-gregory-denayer/adnoc-pro-league-2 |title=Jason Denayer |publisher=UAE Pro League |access-date=10 July 2023 }}</ref>
| height = 1.84 m
| currentclub = [[Shabab Al Ahli Club|Shabab Al Ahli]]
| currentclub = [[Al Fateh SC|Al Fateh]]
| clubnumber = 64
| clubnumber = 64
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre-back]], [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]]
| position = [[Centre-back]], [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]]
| youthyears1 = 2003–2006
| youthyears1 = 2003–2006
| youthclubs1 = FC Ganshoren
| youthclubs1 = FC Ganshoren
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| caps6 = 102
| caps6 = 102
| goals6 = 6
| goals6 = 6
| years7 = 2022
| years7 = 2022–2023
| clubs7 = [[Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy|Lyon II]]
| clubs7 = [[Shabab Al Ahli Club|Shabab Al Ahli]]
| caps7 = 1
| caps7 = 9
| goals7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2022–
| years8 = 2023–
| clubs8 = [[Shabab Al Ahli Club|Shabab Al Ahli]]
| clubs8 = [[Al Fateh SC|Al Fateh]]
| caps8 = 5
| caps8 = 21
| goals8 = 0
| goals8 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2013–2014
| nationalyears1 = 2013–2014
| nationalteam1 = [[Belgium national under-19 football team|Belgium U19]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Belgium national under-19 football team|Belgium U19]]
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| nationalcaps3 = 35
| nationalcaps3 = 35
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| pcupdate = 21 May 2022
| club-update = 27 May 2024
| ntupdate = 23:44, 29 March 2022 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 23:44, 29 March 2022 (UTC)
}}
}}
'''Jason Grégory Marianne Denayer''' (born 28 June 1995) is a Belgian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|centre-back]] for Emirati club [[Shabab Al Ahli Club|Shabab Al-Ahli]] and the [[Belgium national football team|Belgium national team]].
'''Jason Grégory Denayer''' (born 28 June 1995) is a Belgian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[centre-back]] for [[Saudi Pro League]] club [[Al Fateh SC|Al Fateh]] and the [[Belgium national football team|Belgium national team]].


He made his professional debut while on loan at Celtic, being named the [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year]] after helping them win the [[Scottish Premiership]] and [[Scottish League Cup]]. He then spent the following season on loan at [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]], helping them win the [[Turkish Cup]].
Denayer made his professional debut while on loan at Celtic, being named the [[PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year]] after helping them win the [[Scottish Premiership]] and [[Scottish League Cup]]. He then spent the following season on loan at [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]], helping them win the [[Turkish Cup]].


He played several times for Belgium at [[Belgium national under-19 football team|Under-19]] and [[Belgium national under-21 football team|Under-21]] levels, before making his full [[Belgium national football team|senior]] 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 national football team|Wales]]. He also featured at [[UEFA Euro 2020]].
He played several times for Belgium at [[Belgium national under-19 football team|Under-19]] and [[Belgium national under-21 football team|Under-21]] levels, before making his full [[Belgium national football team|senior]] 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 national football team|Wales]]. He also featured at [[UEFA Euro 2020]] and in the [[2021 UEFA Nations League Finals]] where he took fourth place.<ref>https://www.uefa.com/uefananationsleague/match/2030760-- italy-vs-belgium/lineups/ {{Dead link|date=November 2024}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Denayer was born in [[Jette]], [[Brussels]], Belgium, to a Congolese mother and Belgian father.<ref>{{cite web |title=First team: Jason Denayer |url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/players/j/jason-denayer |website=ol.fr |access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref>
Denayer was born in [[Jette]], Brussels, Belgium, to a Congolese mother and Belgian father.<ref>{{cite web |title=First team: Jason Denayer |url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/players/j/jason-denayer |website=ol.fr |access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
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Denayer started playing football at age six, where he started out at FC Ganshoren and then [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]]. At the age of 13, he joined the [[JMG Academy]] in [[Lier, Belgium|Lier]]. It was there he was converted from playing as a striker to becoming a defender. Denayer credits his time at JMG for honing his football technique. Youths at the academy do not play normal competition football, instead taking part in small-sided games among each other, focusing on technique and education in a private school. They trained in bare feet to improve their touch; "It helps to develop your technical skills. Once you've reached a certain level, you're allowed to put on shoes. From then on the training is focused on technique and playing in small spaces" explained Denayer. He described the regime as "tough", adding "Your day started at 7&nbsp;am and ended at 10:30&nbsp;pm. In between you had 90 minutes – just before bedtime – to call your friends or family. It was playing football, studying, eat, sleep".<ref>{{cite news|last=Henderson|first=Mark|title=Jason Denayer hails the world-renowned Jean-Marc Guillou Academy|url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6524|access-date=7 July 2015|work=Celtic FC|date=30 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=I've Got Striker's Instinct – Celtic Defender Jason Denayer|url=http://www.insidefutbol.com/2014/09/19/ive-got-strikers-instinct-celtic-defender-jason-denayer/161794/|access-date=7 July 2015|work=Inside Futbol|date=19 September 2014}}</ref><ref name="manc">{{cite news|title=A la rencontre de Jason Denayer, défenseur belge de Manchester City|url=http://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/etranger/angleterre/detail_a-la-rencontre-de-jason-denayer-defenseur-central-belge-de-manchester-city?id=8107196|publisher=RTBF Sport|language=fr|date=7 October 2013|access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="bfoot">{{cite news|last=Terreur|first=Kristof|title=Jason Denayer: Belgium's barefoot warrior ready to be the new Kompany|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/08/jason-denayer-belgium-euro-2016-manchester-city|access-date=13 June 2016|work=The Guardian|date=8 June 2016}}</ref>
Denayer started playing football at age six, where he started out at FC Ganshoren and then [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]]. At the age of 13, he joined the [[JMG Academy]] in [[Lier, Belgium|Lier]]. It was there he was converted from playing as a striker to becoming a defender. Denayer credits his time at JMG for honing his football technique. Youths at the academy do not play normal competition football, instead taking part in small-sided games among each other, focusing on technique and education in a private school. They trained in bare feet to improve their touch; "It helps to develop your technical skills. Once you've reached a certain level, you're allowed to put on shoes. From then on the training is focused on technique and playing in small spaces" explained Denayer. He described the regime as "tough", adding "Your day started at 7&nbsp;am and ended at 10:30&nbsp;pm. In between you had 90 minutes – just before bedtime – to call your friends or family. It was playing football, studying, eat, sleep".<ref>{{cite news|last=Henderson|first=Mark|title=Jason Denayer hails the world-renowned Jean-Marc Guillou Academy|url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6524|access-date=7 July 2015|work=Celtic FC|date=30 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=I've Got Striker's Instinct – Celtic Defender Jason Denayer|url=http://www.insidefutbol.com/2014/09/19/ive-got-strikers-instinct-celtic-defender-jason-denayer/161794/|access-date=7 July 2015|work=Inside Futbol|date=19 September 2014}}</ref><ref name="manc">{{cite news|title=A la rencontre de Jason Denayer, défenseur belge de Manchester City|url=http://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/etranger/angleterre/detail_a-la-rencontre-de-jason-denayer-defenseur-central-belge-de-manchester-city?id=8107196|publisher=RTBF Sport|language=fr|date=7 October 2013|access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="bfoot">{{cite news|last=Terreur|first=Kristof|title=Jason Denayer: Belgium's barefoot warrior ready to be the new Kompany|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/08/jason-denayer-belgium-euro-2016-manchester-city|access-date=13 June 2016|work=The Guardian|date=8 June 2016}}</ref>


In 2013, [[Lierse S.K.|Lierse]], who are in partnership with the JMG Academy, attempted to sign Denayer. However, he rejected their offer and instead moved abroad to England to try and find a club. He had a trial at [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], but club and player failed to reach an agreement. He then went for a trial at [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref name="bfoot" />
In 2013, [[Lierse S.K. (1906)|Lierse]], who are in partnership with the JMG Academy, attempted to sign Denayer. However, he rejected their offer and instead moved abroad to England to try and find a club. He had a trial at [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], but club and player failed to reach an agreement. He then went for a trial at [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref name="bfoot" />


===Manchester City===
===Manchester City===
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====Loan to Celtic====
====Loan to Celtic====
On 12 August 2014, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] signed Denayer on a season-long loan from [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], making him one of [[Ronny Deila]]'s first major signings as Celtic manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28754894 |title=Jason Denayer: Celtic sign Manchester City defender on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 August 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref> Denayer revealed that [[Vincent Kompany]] and [[Patrick Vieira]] played a vital role for him in joining the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=I was sold on Celtic move by Vincent Kompany & Patrick Viera, says Jason Denayer|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sold-celtic-move-vincent-kompany-4042950|last=Parks|first=Gordon|date=13 August 2014|work=Daily Record |access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref>
On 12 August 2014, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] signed Denayer on a season-long loan from [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], making him one of [[Ronny Deila]]'s first major signings as Celtic manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28754894 |title=Jason Denayer: Celtic sign Manchester City defender on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 August 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref> Denayer revealed that [[Vincent Kompany]] and [[Patrick Vieira]] played a vital role for him in joining the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=I was sold on Celtic move by Vincent Kompany & Patrick Vieira, says Jason Denayer|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sold-celtic-move-vincent-kompany-4042950|last=Parks|first=Gordon|date=13 August 2014|work=Daily Record |access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref>


He scored on his debut and was named [[man of the match]] in a 6–1 victory at home to [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the [[Scottish Premiership]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28716867 |title=Celtic 6–1 Dundee United |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 August 2014 |access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6463 |title=Six of the Best for Brilliant Bhoys |publisher=Celtic FC |date=16 August 2014 |access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref> Four days later, on 20 August 2014, Denayer made his Champions League debut, in a 1–1 draw against [[NK Maribor|Maribor]], where he was part of the starting line-up.<ref>{{cite news|title=Maribor 1–1 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28784367|work=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2014|access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref> His second goal came in a 2–1 win over [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on 13 September 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scottish Premiership: Celtic beat Aberdeen 2–1 at Parkhead|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/9468046/three-points-for-celtic-as-jason-denayer-and-kris-commons-score-in-celtics-2-1-win-over-aberdeen|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 September 2014|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> The defender scored again for Celtic on 18 October 2014, in a 5–0 win over [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ross County 0–5 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29580112|work=BBC Sport|date=18 October 2014|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> By the end of December, Denayer had made 17 appearances for Celtic<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baillie|first1=Michael|title=Celtic plan to extend Jason Denayer loan deal|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/548868/Celtic-plan-to-extend-Jason-Denayer-loan-deal|work=Express.co.uk|access-date=9 February 2015|date=26 December 2014}}</ref> and formed a solid partnership with [[Virgil van Dijk]] in central defence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jason Denayer hopes Virgil van Dijk will resist lure of big-bucks move until the end of the season|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/jason-denayer-hopes-virgil-van-dijk-will-resist-lure-of-big-bucks-move-194894n.116481643|work=Evening Times|access-date=9 February 2015|date=20 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="old">{{cite web|title=Jason Denayer hopes Old Firm form will not go unnoticed|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/jason-denayer-hopes-old-firm-form-will-not-go-unnoticed.117729943|work=HeraldScotland|access-date=1 March 2015|date=5 February 2015}}</ref> Denayer commented about playing alongside Van Dijk: "We play well together and he is a very good player", adding "I am also learning from him as 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."<ref name="old" />
He scored on his debut and was named [[man of the match]] in a 6–1 victory at home to [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]] in the [[Scottish Premiership]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28716867 |title=Celtic 6–1 Dundee United |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 August 2014 |access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/6463 |title=Six of the Best for Brilliant Bhoys |publisher=Celtic FC |date=16 August 2014 |access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref> Four days later, on 20 August 2014, Denayer made his Champions League debut, in a 1–1 draw against [[NK Maribor|Maribor]], where he was part of the starting line-up.<ref>{{cite news|title=Maribor 1–1 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28784367|work=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2014|access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref> His second goal came in a 2–1 win over [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] on 13 September 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scottish Premiership: Celtic beat Aberdeen 2–1 at Parkhead|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/9468046/three-points-for-celtic-as-jason-denayer-and-kris-commons-score-in-celtics-2-1-win-over-aberdeen|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 September 2014|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> The defender scored again for Celtic on 18 October 2014, in a 5–0 win over [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ross County 0–5 Celtic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29580112|work=BBC Sport|date=18 October 2014|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> By the end of December, Denayer had made 17 appearances for Celtic<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baillie|first1=Michael|title=Celtic plan to extend Jason Denayer loan deal|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/548868/Celtic-plan-to-extend-Jason-Denayer-loan-deal|work=Express.co.uk|access-date=9 February 2015|date=26 December 2014}}</ref> and formed a solid partnership with [[Virgil van Dijk]] in central defence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jason Denayer hopes Virgil van Dijk will resist lure of big-bucks move until the end of the season|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/celtic/jason-denayer-hopes-virgil-van-dijk-will-resist-lure-of-big-bucks-move-194894n.116481643|work=Evening Times|access-date=9 February 2015|date=20 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="old">{{cite web|title=Jason Denayer hopes Old Firm form will not go unnoticed|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/jason-denayer-hopes-old-firm-form-will-not-go-unnoticed.117729943|work=HeraldScotland|access-date=1 March 2015|date=5 February 2015}}</ref> Denayer commented about playing alongside Van Dijk: "We play well together and he is a very good player", adding "I am also learning from him as 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."<ref name="old" />
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====Loan to Sunderland====
====Loan to Sunderland====
On 31 August 2016, Denayer joined Premier League side [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] on a season-long loan deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2016/august/sunderland-sign-denayer|title=Sunderland sign Denayer|publisher=Sunderland AFC|date=31 August 2016|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref> However, Sunderland were poor and ended up being relegated. Denayer struggled to perform consistently and was often fielded in midfield instead of his natural position as a defender.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manchester City and entourage of Jason Denayer make decision on his future|url=http://www.mcfcwatch.com/2017/04/26/manchester-city-and-entourage-of-jason-denayer-make-decision-on-his-future/|access-date=23 May 2017|work=City Watch|date=26 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=David Moyes resigns: What went wrong for him at Sunderland?|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/10889147/david-moyes-resigns-what-went-wrong-for-him-at-sunderland|access-date=23 May 2017|work=Sky Sports|date=23 May 2017}}</ref> He was also hindered by a series of niggling injuries towards the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mennear|first1=Richard|title=End of season player ratings: Who shone and who flopped for Sunderland |url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/end-of-season-player-ratings-who-shone-and-who-flopped-for-sunderland-1-8570348|access-date=5 June 2017|work=The Shields Gazette|date=31 May 2017}}</ref>
On 31 August 2016, Denayer joined Premier League side [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] on a season-long loan deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2016/august/sunderland-sign-denayer|title=Sunderland sign Denayer|publisher=Sunderland AFC|date=31 August 2016|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref> However, Sunderland were poor and ended up being relegated. Denayer struggled to perform consistently and was often fielded in midfield instead of his natural position as a defender.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manchester City and entourage of Jason Denayer make decision on his future|url=http://www.mcfcwatch.com/2017/04/26/manchester-city-and-entourage-of-jason-denayer-make-decision-on-his-future/|access-date=23 May 2017|work=City Watch|date=26 April 2017|archive-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517011010/http://www.mcfcwatch.com/2017/04/26/manchester-city-and-entourage-of-jason-denayer-make-decision-on-his-future/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=David Moyes resigns: What went wrong for him at Sunderland?|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/10889147/david-moyes-resigns-what-went-wrong-for-him-at-sunderland|access-date=23 May 2017|work=Sky Sports|date=23 May 2017}}</ref> He was also hindered by a series of niggling injuries towards the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mennear|first1=Richard|title=End of season player ratings: Who shone and who flopped for Sunderland |url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/end-of-season-player-ratings-who-shone-and-who-flopped-for-sunderland-1-8570348|access-date=5 June 2017|work=The Shields Gazette|date=31 May 2017}}</ref>


====Second loan to Galatasaray====
====Second loan to Galatasaray====
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=== Shabab Al Ahli ===
=== Shabab Al Ahli ===
After his contract with Lyon expired on July 1, Denayer was a free agent. He was signed by Emirati club [[Shabab Al Ahli Club|Shabab Al Ahli]] in late September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-29 |title=Jason Denayer signs for Shabab Al Ahli |url=https://technosports.co.in/2022/09/29/jason-denayer-signs-for-shabab-al-ahli/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=technosports.co.in |language=en-US}}</ref>
After his contract with Lyon expired on July 1, Denayer was a free agent. He was signed by Emirati club [[Shabab Al Ahli Club|Shabab Al Ahli]] in late September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-29 |title=Jason Denayer signs for Shabab Al Ahli |url=https://technosports.co.in/2022/09/29/jason-denayer-signs-for-shabab-al-ahli/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=technosports.co.in |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Al Fateh===
On 23 July 2023, Denayer joined [[Saudi Professional League]] club [[Al Fateh SC|Al Fateh]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fatehclub.com/blog/lkhbr-5/lbljyky-jyswn-dynyr-fthwyan-54#blog_content|title=البلجيكي "جايسون ديناير" فتحاويًا
|website=Al Fateh|language=ar|date=23 July 2023|access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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Denayer made his senior international debut for [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] on 31 March 2015 in a [[UEFA Euro 2016]] qualifier away to [[Israel national football team|Israel]] at the [[Teddy Stadium]] in [[Jerusalem]]. He replaced [[Aston Villa]] striker [[Christian Benteke]] in the 67th minute of a 1–0 win which put Belgium at the top of the group.<ref>{{cite web|title=Israel 0–1 Belgium|url=http://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32140200/|work=BBC Sport|access-date=31 March 2015 |date=31 March 2015}}</ref> Denayer made his first start for the senior side on 7 June 2015, in a friendly match against [[France national football team|France]] in [[Paris]] which Belgium won 4–3.<ref name="rbjd">{{cite web|title=Jason Denayer|url=http://static.belgianfootball.be/project/publiek/jrinterfr/speler_PH_6411.htm#itop|publisher=Royal Belgian Football Association|access-date=9 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=France 3–4 Belgium, 7 June 2015|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/06/07/world/friendlies/france/belgium/1987008/|publisher=Perform Group|work=Soccerway|access-date=9 June 2015}}</ref> Manager Marc Wilmots substituted Denayer late on in the match for a minor knock sustained, and pointed out that it was after this that France scored twice to pull the game back to 4–3.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jason Denayer: Team mates told me to play the Celtic way as I prepared for first Belgium start|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jason-denayer-team-mates-told-5849512|access-date=9 June 2015|work=Daily Record|date=9 June 2015}}</ref>
Denayer made his senior international debut for [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] on 31 March 2015 in a [[UEFA Euro 2016]] qualifier away to [[Israel national football team|Israel]] at the [[Teddy Stadium]] in [[Jerusalem]]. He replaced [[Aston Villa]] striker [[Christian Benteke]] in the 67th minute of a 1–0 win which put Belgium at the top of the group.<ref>{{cite web|title=Israel 0–1 Belgium|url=http://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32140200/|work=BBC Sport|access-date=31 March 2015 |date=31 March 2015}}</ref> Denayer made his first start for the senior side on 7 June 2015, in a friendly match against [[France national football team|France]] in [[Paris]] which Belgium won 4–3.<ref name="rbjd">{{cite web|title=Jason Denayer|url=http://static.belgianfootball.be/project/publiek/jrinterfr/speler_PH_6411.htm#itop|publisher=Royal Belgian Football Association|access-date=9 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=France 3–4 Belgium, 7 June 2015|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/06/07/world/friendlies/france/belgium/1987008/|publisher=Perform Group|work=Soccerway|access-date=9 June 2015}}</ref> Manager Marc Wilmots substituted Denayer late on in the match for a minor knock sustained, and pointed out that it was after this that France scored twice to pull the game back to 4–3.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jason Denayer: Team mates told me to play the Celtic way as I prepared for first Belgium start|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jason-denayer-team-mates-told-5849512|access-date=9 June 2015|work=Daily Record|date=9 June 2015}}</ref>


He was named in Belgium's 23-man squad for the [[UEFA Euro 2016|2016 European Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Marc Wilmots unveils Belgium squad for Euro 2016|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/29908/10300579/marc-wilmots-unveils-belgium-squad-for-euro-2016|access-date=1 September 2016|work=Sky Sports|date=31 May 2016}}</ref> Denayer only played once, coming in to an injury depleted Belgian defence for their quarter-final tie against [[Wales national football team|Wales]]. Belgium, and Denayer in particular, were run ragged by Wales and lost 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Belgium coach Marc Wilmots admits lapses by young makeshift defence costed match with Wales|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/the-euros/belgium-coach-marc-wilmots-admits-lapses-by-young-makeshift-defence-costed-match-with-wales/news-story/819ff4fbf68cbbbf6bf57e680cc02595|access-date=1 September 2016|work=Fox Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Phillips|first=Mitch|title=Analysis – Belgium floored by Denayer's defensive disaster|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-euro-wal-bel-analysis-idUKKCN0ZH631|access-date=1 September 2016|work=Reuters|date=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Who starred and who flopped as Wales stunned Belgium to reach Euro 2016 semi-finals?|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/07/01/wales-vs-belgium-euro-2016-quarter-final-player-ratings/jason-denayer/|access-date=1 September 2016|work=The Telegraph|date=1 July 2016}}</ref>
He was named in Belgium's 23-man squad for the [[UEFA Euro 2016|2016 European Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Marc Wilmots unveils Belgium squad for Euro 2016|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/29908/10300579/marc-wilmots-unveils-belgium-squad-for-euro-2016|access-date=1 September 2016|work=Sky Sports|date=31 May 2016}}</ref> Denayer only played once, coming in to an injury depleted Belgian defence for their quarter-final tie against [[Wales national football team|Wales]]. Belgium, and Denayer in particular, were run ragged by Wales and lost 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Belgium coach Marc Wilmots admits lapses by young makeshift defence costed match with Wales|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/the-euros/belgium-coach-marc-wilmots-admits-lapses-by-young-makeshift-defence-costed-match-with-wales/news-story/819ff4fbf68cbbbf6bf57e680cc02595|access-date=1 September 2016|work=Fox Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Phillips|first=Mitch|title=Analysis – Belgium floored by Denayer's defensive disaster|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-euro-wal-bel-analysis-idUKKCN0ZH631|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914221543/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-euro-wal-bel-analysis-idUKKCN0ZH631|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 September 2016|access-date=1 September 2016|work=Reuters|date=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Who starred and who flopped as Wales stunned Belgium to reach Euro 2016 semi-finals?|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/07/01/wales-vs-belgium-euro-2016-quarter-final-player-ratings/jason-denayer/|access-date=1 September 2016|work=The Telegraph|date=1 July 2016}}</ref>


On 17 May 2021, Denayer was included in the final 26-man squad for the re-arranged [[UEFA Euro 2020]].<ref name="Red Devils Squad">{{cite news |url=https://www.rbfa.be/en/news/selection-red-devils-euro-2020-has-been-announced |title=Selection of the Red Devils for EURO 2020 has been announced |work=[[Royal Belgian Football Association]] |date=17 May 2021 |access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref>
On 17 May 2021, Denayer was included in the final 26-man squad for the re-arranged [[UEFA Euro 2020]].<ref name="Red Devils Squad">{{cite news |url=https://www.rbfa.be/en/news/selection-red-devils-euro-2020-has-been-announced |title=Selection of the Red Devils for EURO 2020 has been announced |work=[[Royal Belgian Football Association]] |date=17 May 2021 |access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref>
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===Club===
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{{updated|match played 14 April 2022}}<ref name="sw"/>
{{updated|match played 27 May 2024}}<ref name="sw"/>


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|[[2015–16 Galatasaray S.K. season|2015–16]]
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|[[Süper Lig]]
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|[[2022–23 UAE Pro League|2022–23]]
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{{updated|match played 29 March 2022}}
{{updated|match played 29 March 2022}}
''Belgium score listed first, score column indicates score after each Denayer goal''
''Belgium score listed first, score column indicates score after each Denayer goal.''


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*[[List of Scottish Professional Football League monthly award winners|Scottish Professional Football League Young Player of the Month]]: [[2014–15 Scottish Professional Football League|March 2015]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Celtic: Jason Denayer wins SPFL young player award|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32313102|work=BBC Sport|access-date=19 April 2015}}</ref>
*[[List of Scottish Professional Football League monthly award winners|Scottish Professional Football League Young Player of the Month]]: [[2014–15 Scottish Professional Football League|March 2015]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Celtic: Jason Denayer wins SPFL young player award|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32313102|work=BBC Sport|access-date=19 April 2015}}</ref>
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*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year]]: [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Celtic: PFA Scotland Announce Teams of the Year|url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-announce-teams-of-the-year|date=1 May 2015 |access-date=29 January 2018 |publisher=[[PFA Scotland]]}}</ref>
*[[PFA Scotland Team of the Year]]: [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Celtic: PFA Scotland Announce Teams of the Year|url=http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-announce-teams-of-the-year|date=1 May 2015|access-date=29 January 2018|publisher=[[PFA Scotland]]|archive-date=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130091204/http://pfascotland.co.uk/items/PFA-News/pfa-scotland-announce-teams-of-the-year|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Celtic Young Player of the Year: [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Stefan Johansen is Celtic's Player of the Year|url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8137|publisher=Celtic FC|access-date=2 June 2015|date=26 April 2015}}</ref>
*Celtic Young Player of the Year: [[2014–15 in Scottish football|2014–15]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Stefan Johansen is Celtic's Player of the Year|url=http://www.celticfc.net/news/8137|publisher=Celtic FC|access-date=2 June 2015|date=26 April 2015}}</ref>


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Jason Denayer
Denayer with Belgium in 2019
Personal information
Full name Jason Grégory Denayer[1]
Date of birth (1995-06-28) 28 June 1995 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Jette, Belgium
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Position(s) Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Al Fateh
Number 64
Youth career
2003–2006 FC Ganshoren
2006–2008 Anderlecht
2008–2013 JMG Academy
2013–2014 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2018 Manchester City 0 (0)
2014–2015 → Celtic (loan) 29 (5)
2015–2016 → Galatasaray (loan) 17 (0)
2016–2017 → Sunderland (loan) 24 (0)
2017–2018 → Galatasaray (loan) 22 (0)
2018–2022 Lyon 102 (6)
2022–2023 Shabab Al Ahli 9 (0)
2023– Al Fateh 21 (1)
International career‡
2013–2014 Belgium U19 9 (0)
2014–2016 Belgium U21 3 (1)
2015– Belgium 35 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:44, 29 March 2022 (UTC)

Jason Grégory Denayer (born 28 June 1995) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al Fateh and the Belgium national team.

Denayer made his professional debut while on loan at Celtic, being named the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year after helping them win the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup. He then spent the following season on loan 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 senior 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 also featured at UEFA Euro 2020 and in the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals where he took fourth place.[4]

Early life

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Denayer was born in Jette, Brussels, Belgium, to a Congolese mother and Belgian father.[5]

Club career

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Early career

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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 striker to becoming a defender. Denayer credits his time at JMG for honing his football technique. Youths at the academy do not play normal competition football, instead taking part in small-sided games among each other, focusing on technique and education in a private school. They trained in bare feet to improve their touch; "It helps to develop your technical skills. Once you've reached a certain level, you're allowed to put on shoes. From then on the training is focused on technique and playing in small spaces" explained Denayer. He described the regime as "tough", adding "Your day started at 7 am and ended at 10:30 pm. In between you had 90 minutes – just before bedtime – to call your friends or family. It was playing football, studying, eat, sleep".[6][7][8][9]

In 2013, Lierse, who are in partnership with the JMG Academy, attempted to sign Denayer. However, he rejected their offer and instead moved abroad to England to try and find a club. He had a trial at Liverpool, but club and player failed to reach an agreement. He then went for a trial at Manchester City.[9]

Manchester City

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In July 2013 Denayer joined the Manchester City academy.[8] In the summer transfer window, Denayer signed his first professional contract at Manchester City after a successful trial.[10] 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 win over Bayern Munich.[11] Denayer also played a huge role in domestic competitions where he helped the club finish fourth in the Professional U21 Development League, as well as reaching the final of the U21 Premier League Cup.[12]

In pre-season during July 2014, Denayer was included in the first team and started in a 2–0 friendly loss away against Dundee.[13]

On 10 July 2015, it was confirmed that he would be in the club's squad for their pre-season tour in Australia.[14] Denayer signed a new five-year deal on 13 July 2015.[15]

Loan to Celtic

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On 12 August 2014, Celtic signed Denayer on a season-long loan from Manchester City, making him one of Ronny Deila's first major signings as Celtic manager.[16] Denayer revealed that Vincent Kompany and Patrick Vieira played a vital role for him in joining the club.[17]

He scored on his debut and was named man of the match in a 6–1 victory at home to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership.[18][19] Four days later, on 20 August 2014, Denayer made his Champions League debut, in a 1–1 draw against Maribor, where he was part of the starting line-up.[20] His second goal came in a 2–1 win over Aberdeen on 13 September 2014.[21] The defender scored again for Celtic on 18 October 2014, in a 5–0 win over Ross County.[22] By the end of December, Denayer had made 17 appearances for Celtic[23] and formed a solid partnership with Virgil van Dijk in central defence.[24][25] Denayer commented about playing alongside Van Dijk: "We play well together and he is a very good player", adding "I am also learning from him as 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."[25]

Just months after arriving at Celtic, reports claimed that Celtic were keen to extend Denayer's loan spell by another year.[26] 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 near future.[27] Manchester City kept an eye on Denayer's progress at Celtic, with Development Side coach Patrick Vieira stating "When I watch Jason playing for Celtic, or Marcos Lopes playing at Lille, it makes us really proud. The way they are performing lets 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 gap is massive from under-21 to the first team – but this is one way we can get them there."[28]

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.[29] He was described as being "strong in the tackle" and "comfortable with the ball".[30] Denayer himself stated that "It is the first cup final and first win of my career, so it was a very special day for me."[29] He also praised Celtic manager 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."[29]

On 2 May, Celtic were confirmed as Premiership champions when Dundee United defeated nearest competitors Aberdeen.[31] The next day, Denayer was voted the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year, with his teammate Stefan Johansen taking the overall prize. After winning the prize, he said when asked if he would remain at Celtic: "I don't know. I need to wait until summer and see what is going to happen... When I came here I just 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".[32]

Loan to Galatasaray

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In August 2015, Galatasaray signed Denayer on a season-long loan from Manchester City.[33][34] Denayer played his first game for Galatasaray on 15 September 2015, in a UEFA Champions League tie against Atlético Madrid.[35] Despite a 2–0 defeat, 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 defence, helping his new side keep a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory.[36] Denayer continued to display his natural attributes of pace and power, whilst also improving his reading of the game. Two assists for goals against Eskişehirspor and Gaziantepspor also highlighted his ability to contribute to the attacking side of the game.[37][38][39]

His last match for Galatasaray was in the Turkish Cup Final against Fenerbahçe on 26 May 2016. Denayer provided the assist for the only goal of the game on 30 minutes; a flick on from Emre Colak's corner on to Lukas Podolski who headed in from close range.[40]

Loan to Sunderland

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On 31 August 2016, Denayer joined Premier League side Sunderland on a season-long loan deal.[41] However, Sunderland were poor and ended up being relegated. Denayer struggled to perform consistently and was often fielded in midfield instead of his natural position as a defender.[42][43] He was also hindered by a series of niggling injuries towards the end of the season.[44]

Second loan to Galatasaray

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On 31 August 2017, Denayer re-signed for Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.[45] In a 2–0 win over Osmanlıspor on 28 January 2018, Denayer completed 60 successful passes, overtaking the previous pass completion record in Süper Lig set by Atiba Hutchinson of Beşiktaş in season 2014–15.[46][47]

He played 22 games during his second spell at the club to help Galatasaray win the 2017–18 Süper Lig.[48]

Lyon

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On 21 August 2018, Denayer joined Ligue 1 club Lyon for €6.5m, signing a four-year contract.[49][50] 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.[citation needed]

Shabab Al Ahli

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After his contract with Lyon expired on July 1, Denayer was a free agent. He was signed by Emirati club Shabab Al Ahli in late September 2022.[51]

Al Fateh

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On 23 July 2023, Denayer joined Saudi Professional League club Al Fateh on a two-year deal.[52]

International career

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Denayer playing for Belgium in 2015

From 2013 on, Denayer represented Belgium at different levels, such as Belgium U19 and Belgium U21.[53]

On 2 October 2014, national team manager Marc Wilmots called him for the first time to the Belgium national team for their Euro 2016 qualification match against Andorra.[54] Denayer was included in further international squads for Euro qualifier matches against Bosnia and Wales and for a friendly against Iceland.[55] However, he was an unused substitute in each of these four games.[55]

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 striker Christian Benteke in the 67th minute of a 1–0 win which put Belgium at the top of the group.[56] Denayer made his first start for the senior side on 7 June 2015, in a friendly match against France in Paris which Belgium won 4–3.[57][58] Manager Marc Wilmots substituted Denayer late on in the match for a minor knock sustained, and pointed out that it was after this that France scored twice to pull the game back to 4–3.[59]

He was named in Belgium's 23-man squad for the 2016 European Championships.[60] Denayer only played once, coming in to an injury depleted Belgian defence for their quarter-final tie against Wales. Belgium, and Denayer in particular, were run ragged by Wales and lost 3–1.[61][62][63]

On 17 May 2021, Denayer was included in the final 26-man squad for the re-arranged UEFA Euro 2020.[64]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 27 May 2024[55]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City 2013–14 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic (loan) 2014–15[65] Scottish Premiership 29 5 4 1 4 0 7[c] 0 44 6
Galatasaray (loan) 2015–16 Süper Lig 17 0 5 0 — 6[d] 0 28 0
Sunderland (loan) 2016–17 Premier League 24 0 2 0 1 0 — 27 0
Galatasaray (loan) 2017–18 Süper Lig 22 0 0 0 — 0 0 22 0
Lyon 2018–19 Ligue 1 31 2 4 1 2 0 8[e] 0 45 3
2019–20 Ligue 1 25 0 4 0 3 0 9[e] 0 41 0
2020–21 Ligue 1 31 1 2 1 — — 33 2
2021–22 Ligue 1 15 3 0 0 — 5[f] 0 20 3
Total 102 6 10 2 5 0 22 0 139 8
Shabab Al Ahli 2022–23 UAE Pro League 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 0
Al Fateh 2023–24 Saudi Pro League 21 1 1 0 — — 22 1
Career total 224 12 22 3 12 0 35 0 293 15
  1. ^ Includes Scottish Cup, Turkish Cup, FA Cup, Coupe de France
  2. ^ Includes Scottish League Cup, EFL Cup, Coupe de la Ligue
  3. ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

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As of match played 29 March 2022[66]
National team Year Apps Goals
Belgium 2015 4 0
2016 4 0
2017 0 0
2018 2 0
2019 3 0
2020 7 1
2021 13 0
2022 2 0
Total 35 1
As of match played 29 March 2022

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

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Celtic

Galatasaray

Lyon

Individual

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