On Debast’s birthday, Sporting fans send wishes to Sandro... | OneFootball

Sporting made a point of leaving a birthday message for Zeno Debast, the Belgian central defender for Sporting. The Lions published a message through their social media and official channels, congratulating the player, who celebrates his birthday this Friday, October 24th.

Zeno Debast turns 22 at a complicated moment in the season, just two days after being injured against Marseille in a match the Lions won 2-1. The central defender already knows he will be away from the pitch for at least one month.

Sporting published an image of Zeno Debast in the green and white jersey, adding the following caption: "The National Champion celebrates another birthday today. Congratulations, Lion!". The Belgian National Team also shared a similar message shortly after.

Sporting fans took a different approach. On social media, many green and white fans wished happy birthday to... Sandro—a name by which Debast is affectionately known among the Lions’ supporters, a trend that began last season and which the Belgian himself honored during the national championship celebrations.

At the start of this season, Zeno Debast—valued at 30 million euros—has already played 13 official matches in the Sporting jersey. The Belgian international for the Lions has recorded 855 minutes of play so far, but is yet to score or provide an assist.

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