James Debayo is a ball-playing centre-back with pace to burn... but can he make the step up to senior football?
03.07.26, 14:11 Updated 03.07.26, 14:11 5 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
Swindon Town’s defensive recruitment continues at pace this summer, with James Debayo the latest to join the club.
Debayo has arrived on a season-long loan from Hull City, with Swindon having identified a talented young defender with development potential – whom they believe can complement the other defensive resources in the squad.
But what is the 20-year-old all about? What does he bring to the Robins? Where will he play? And where are there questions to be answered?
The Moonraker finds out, with help from a man who's seen Debayo play more than most…
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Sam Morshead is the founder and editor of The Moonraker. He was previously the chief sports writer at the Swindon Advertiser, head of sport at Total Swindon, and has been a Swindon Town fan since 1994.