Elias Cobbaut

Elias Cobbaut is a Belgian defender whose registered position is left-back. Born in Mechelen on November 24, 1997, he began his senior career with KV Mechelen, making his debut in 2016. In June 2018, Cobbaut joined Anderlecht, where he developed his ability to operate at left-back and in central defence. In November 2019, he made his Belgium debut, playing the full match in a 6–1 victory over Cyprus. At 188 centimetres, he combines a strong aerial presence with a left-footed passing option from deep. After a loan spell at Parma during the 2021–22 season, the Italian club made his move permanent. Cobbaut later continued his career with Sparta Praha, joining the Czech club in 2024.