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Height
6
Shirt
22 years
Jan 4, 2004
Right
Preferred foot
Belgium
Country
€18.4M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches95%Shot attempts14%Goals31%
Chances created53%Aerial duels won18%Defensive contributions65%
Transfer value: €18.4M
Highest: €18.9M(Mar 30, 2025)
€19M
€14M
€9.4M
€4.7M
€0

Belgian Pro League 2025/2026

0
Goals
1
Assists
32
Started
32
Matches
2,880
Minutes played
7.09
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 12

OH Leuven
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Apr 3

Royal Antwerp
W1-2
90
0
0
1
0
7.7

Mar 27

Austria U21
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 22

RAAL La Louviere
D5-5
90
0
0
0
0
5.1

Mar 19

Freiburg
L5-1
90
1
0
0
0
5.4

Mar 15

St.Truiden
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 12

Freiburg
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Mar 7

Union St.Gilloise
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Mar 1

Gent
W3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Feb 26

Dinamo Zagreb
D3-3
120
0
0
0
0
7.1
Genk

Apr 12

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
OH Leuven
0-0
90‎’‎
7.9

Apr 3

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
Royal Antwerp
1-2
90‎’‎
7.7
Belgium U21

Mar 27

EURO U21 Qualification Grp. I
Austria U21
1-0
90‎’‎
-
Genk

Mar 22

Belgian Pro League
RAAL La Louviere
5-5
90‎’‎
5.1

Mar 19

Europa League
Freiburg
5-1
90‎’‎
5.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 0%
  • 11Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.46xG
3 - 0
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultMiss
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,880

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.46
Non-penalty xG
0.46
Shots
11
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
1.89
Successful passes
2,214
Successful passes %
92.1%
Accurate long balls
190
Accurate long balls %
61.1%
Chances created
10
Big chances created
3
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
28.6%

Possession

Successful dribbles
4
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
143
Duels won %
60.6%
Aerial duels won
62
Aerial duels won %
49.2%
Touches
2,879
Touches in opposition box
22
Dispossessed
2
Fouls won
15

Defending

Defensive contributions
361
Tackles
62
Interceptions
43
Blocked shots
28
Fouls committed
15
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
101
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
10
Clearances
228
Clean sheets
5
Goals conceded while on pitch
48
xG against while on pitch
40.68

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

Matte Smets is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Genk, born on January 4, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Matte Smets on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Belgian Pro League season, Matte Smets has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 2,880 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.085, 3 yellow cards.

Matte Smets scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes compared to center backs in the Belgian Pro League.

Matte Smets's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matte Smets's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Genk face Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group.

Explore Matte Smets's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matte Smets's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matte Smets currently plays for Genk alongside Hendrik van Crombrugge, Kayden Pierre, Mujaid Sadick, Jarne Steuckers, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Collins Sor, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Brad Manguelle, Aaron Bibout, Nikolas Sattlberger, Tobias Lawal, Ken Nkuba, Lucca Brughmans, Robin Mirisola, Ayumu Yokoyama, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Adrian Palacios, Daan Heymans, Josue Kongolo, August De Wannemacker, Brent Stevens, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Émile Doucouré, and Jusef Erabi. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matte Smets's career has also included time at St.Truiden.

On the international stage, Matte Smets has represented Belgium and Belgium U21.

Matte Smets is from Belgium, and the national teams include Leandro Trossard, Senne Lammens, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Loïs Openda, Romelu Lukaku, Jérémy Doku, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Dodi Lukébakio, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, Joaquin Seys, Lucas Stassin, Hans Vanaken, Nathan Ngoy, Timothy Castagne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Nicolas Raskin, Amadou Onana, Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts, Nicky Evrard, Sari Kees, Amy Littel, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Amber Tysiak, Isabelle Iliano, Aurélie Reynders, Hannah Eurlings, Valesca Ampoorter, Tessa Wullaert, Jarne Teulings, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Janice Cayman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Lore Jacobs, Mariam Toloba, Zenia Mertens, Jill Janssens, Luna Vanzeir, Constance Brackman, Marie Detruyer, Femke Bastiaen, Lowiese Seynhaeve, Jasmien Mathys, Saar Janssen, and Kassandra Missipo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Matte Smets has competed in Belgian Pro League, Cup, Europa League, and UEFA Nations League A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matte Smets, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matte Smets to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches95%Shot attempts14%Goals31%
Chances created53%Aerial duels won18%Defensive contributions65%

Career

Senior career

GenkJun 2024 - now
91
1
58
0

National team

1
0
6
0
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Matte Smets is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Genk, born on January 4, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Matte Smets on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Belgian Pro League season, Matte Smets has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 2,880 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.085, 3 yellow cards.

Matte Smets scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes compared to center backs in the Belgian Pro League.

Matte Smets's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matte Smets's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Genk face Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group.

Explore Matte Smets's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matte Smets's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matte Smets currently plays for Genk alongside Hendrik van Crombrugge, Kayden Pierre, Mujaid Sadick, Jarne Steuckers, Bryan Heynen, Junya Ito, Collins Sor, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Brad Manguelle, Aaron Bibout, Nikolas Sattlberger, Tobias Lawal, Ken Nkuba, Lucca Brughmans, Robin Mirisola, Ayumu Yokoyama, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Adrian Palacios, Daan Heymans, Josue Kongolo, August De Wannemacker, Brent Stevens, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Émile Doucouré, and Jusef Erabi. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matte Smets's career has also included time at St.Truiden.

On the international stage, Matte Smets has represented Belgium and Belgium U21.

Matte Smets is from Belgium, and the national teams include Leandro Trossard, Senne Lammens, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Loïs Openda, Romelu Lukaku, Jérémy Doku, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Dodi Lukébakio, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, Joaquin Seys, Lucas Stassin, Hans Vanaken, Nathan Ngoy, Timothy Castagne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Nicolas Raskin, Amadou Onana, Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts, Nicky Evrard, Sari Kees, Amy Littel, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Amber Tysiak, Isabelle Iliano, Aurélie Reynders, Hannah Eurlings, Valesca Ampoorter, Tessa Wullaert, Jarne Teulings, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Janice Cayman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Lore Jacobs, Mariam Toloba, Zenia Mertens, Jill Janssens, Luna Vanzeir, Constance Brackman, Marie Detruyer, Femke Bastiaen, Lowiese Seynhaeve, Jasmien Mathys, Saar Janssen, and Kassandra Missipo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Matte Smets has competed in Belgian Pro League, Cup, Europa League, and UEFA Nations League A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matte Smets, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matte Smets to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.