Debast shines for Belgium, credits Sporting for his success | OneFootball

Belgium steamrolled Kazakhstan this Sunday, September 7, with a 6-0 victory in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Zeno Debast, defender for Sporting, started and played the full 90 minutes. After the win, the 21-year-old center-back confessed that the work done at the clubs, especially at Alvalade, ends up being beneficial for the national team.

"In recent months, there is something much more positive. We have to keep going down this path. Continuing to improve is good for the whole team. We have a very talented squad. The players are getting recognition, not just here, but also at their respective clubs. And that ends up being important for the national team," he told the Belgian press.

The goals of the match were scored by Kevin De Bruyne (42' and 84'), Jérémy Doku (44' and 60'), Nicolas Raskin (51'), and Thomas Meunier (87'). Kazakhstan did little during the match and now has its fourth defeat in five games. Belgium, which has played only four matches, is in second place in the group with 11 points.

Zeno Debast's performances have not gone unnoticed. Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim, may move for the player in the next transfer window, in January 2026. The Portuguese coach is looking to solve some problems at Old Trafford and is turning to some players he knows very well.

At the start of this season, Zeno Debast – valued at 30 million euros – has already played five official matches wearing the Sporting shirt. The ‘number 6’ for the Lions has, so far, recorded 324 minutes of play, but still has no goals or assists to his name.

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