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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 attempts9%Goals0%
Chances created51%Aerial duels won18%Defensive contributions66%

Belgian Pro League 2025/2026

0
Goals
1
Assists
24
Started
24
Matches
2,160
Minutes played
7.12
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

yesterday

Anderlecht
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Feb 1

FCV Dender EH
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Jan 29

Malmö FF
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
8.0

Jan 25

Cercle Brugge
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Jan 22

FC Utrecht
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Jan 17

Zulte Waregem
L2-1
90
0
0
1
0
6.7

Dec 26, 2025

Club Brugge
L3-5
90
0
0
0
0
5.7

Dec 19, 2025

Sporting Charleroi
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Dec 14, 2025

Westerlo
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Dec 11, 2025

FC Midtjylland
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.4
Genk

yesterday

Belgian Pro League
Anderlecht
2-0
90‎’‎
7.2

Feb 1

Belgian Pro League
FCV Dender EH
1-2
90‎’‎
7.5

Jan 29

Europa League
Malmö FF
2-1
90‎’‎
8.0

Jan 25

Belgian Pro League
Cercle Brugge
1-1
90‎’‎
7.6

Jan 22

Europa League
FC Utrecht
0-2
90‎’‎
7.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 0%
  • 8Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.23xG
1 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultMiss
0.02xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,160

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.23
Non-penalty xG
0.23
Shots
8
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
1.50
Successful passes
1,740
Successful passes %
93.4%
Accurate long balls
148
Accurate long balls %
65.5%
Chances created
8
Big chances created
2
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
33.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
103
Duels won %
59.9%
Aerial duels won
40
Aerial duels won %
46.5%
Touches
2,215
Touches in opposition box
17
Dispossessed
2
Fouls won
13

Defending

Penalties conceded
1
Tackles
47
Interceptions
33
Blocked shots
21
Fouls committed
12
Recoveries
78
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
158
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
35
xG against while on pitch
33.02

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
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, 2,160 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.12, 2 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 February 13, 2026 when Genk face KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League.

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 Emile Doucoure, 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, Lucca Kiaba Brughmans, Robin Mirisola, Ayumu Yokoyama, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Adrian Palacios, Daan Heymans, Josue Kongolo, August De Wannemacker, Zakaria El Ouahdi, 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 Alexis Saelemaekers, Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Axel Witsel, Brandon Mechele, Charles De Ketelaere, Charles Vanhoutte, Diego Moreira, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, Ikoma Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku, Joaquin Seys, Koni De Winter, Leandro Trossard, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Maxim De Cuyper, Mike Penders, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Romeo Vermant, Senne Lammens, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amber Tysiak, Aurelie Reynders, Constance Brackman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Femke Bastiaen, Janice Cayman, Jarne Teulings, Jill Janssens, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Kassandra Missipo, Laura Deloose, Lore Jacobs, Luna Vanzeir, Mariam Toloba, Marie Detruyer, Nicky Evrard, Saar Janssen, Sarah Wijnants, Sari Kees, Tessa Wullaert, Tine de Caigny, Valesca Ampoorter, and Zenia Mertens. 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 attempts9%Goals0%
Chances created51%Aerial duels won18%Defensive contributions66%

Career

Senior career

GenkJun 2024 - now
78
0
58
0

National team

1
0
5
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, 2,160 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.12, 2 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 February 13, 2026 when Genk face KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League.

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 Emile Doucoure, 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, Lucca Kiaba Brughmans, Robin Mirisola, Ayumu Yokoyama, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Adrian Palacios, Daan Heymans, Josue Kongolo, August De Wannemacker, Zakaria El Ouahdi, 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 Alexis Saelemaekers, Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Axel Witsel, Brandon Mechele, Charles De Ketelaere, Charles Vanhoutte, Diego Moreira, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, Ikoma Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku, Joaquin Seys, Koni De Winter, Leandro Trossard, Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, Maxim De Cuyper, Mike Penders, Nathan Ngoy, Nicolas Raskin, Romeo Vermant, Senne Lammens, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amber Tysiak, Aurelie Reynders, Constance Brackman, Diede Lemey, Elena Dhont, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Femke Bastiaen, Janice Cayman, Jarne Teulings, Jill Janssens, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Kassandra Missipo, Laura Deloose, Lore Jacobs, Luna Vanzeir, Mariam Toloba, Marie Detruyer, Nicky Evrard, Saar Janssen, Sarah Wijnants, Sari Kees, Tessa Wullaert, Tine de Caigny, Valesca Ampoorter, and Zenia Mertens. 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.