Player profile: Michael Debève

• Full name: Michael Debève
• Nationality: France
• Date of birth: 25 February 1977
• Place of birth: Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
• Position: Midfielder (central / defensive midfielder)

Club career (selected)

• US Boulogne (youth / early career)
• AJ Auxerre (1996–2003) — Broke into professional football at Auxerre, made first-team appearances and established himself in Ligue 1.
• RC Lens (loan 2001–2002; permanent 2003–2009) — Initially joined on loan, later signed permanently. Played several seasons for Lens in Ligue 1, known for his work rate and midfield solidity.
• Racing Santander (loan 2006–2007) — Short spell in La Liga on loan from Lens.
• Other later career — Returned to France after spells abroad and finished his playing career with lower-division/semiprofessional clubs.

Career highlights & style

• Reliable central/defensive midfielder noted for tactical discipline, passing and defensive contribution.
• Regular Ligue 1 competitor across the 1990s and 2000s, most prominently with Auxerre and Lens.
• Provided experience and stability to midfield units rather than being a prolific goalscorer.

After playing

• Following retirement from professional football, Debève stayed involved in the sport in various coaching and scouting roles (including youth development and assistant positions) — typical career path for players with his experience.

Notes: The above summarizes public career information for Michael Debève. If a specific season, appearance statistics, goals, or coaching appointments are needed, those can be provided with targeted year ranges or competitions.