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Height
4
Shirt
29 years
Oct 5, 1996
Right
Preferred foot
Scotland
Country
€1.1M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches44%Shot attempts84%Goals78%
Chances created7%Aerial duels won80%Defensive contributions97%
Transfer value: €1.1M
Highest: €2M(Jul 31, 2024)
€2M
€1.5M
€980K
€490K
€0

Belgian Pro League 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
12
Started
15
Matches
1,110
Minutes played
6.99
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 8

OH Leuven
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

May 3

Royal Antwerp
W0-5
90
1
0
0
0
8.7

Apr 25

Genk
D1-1
83
0
0
0
0
6.4

Apr 21

Royal Antwerp
L1-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 18

Sporting Charleroi
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Apr 11

Westerlo
L1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.4

Apr 4

OH Leuven
W1-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.8

Mar 22

Westerlo
D0-0
90
0
0
1
0
6.8

Mar 15

Royal Antwerp
D1-1
86
0
0
0
0
7.2

Mar 8

Zulte Waregem
W0-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.4
Standard Liege

May 8

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
OH Leuven
2-1
90‎’‎
7.6

May 3

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
Royal Antwerp
0-5
90‎’‎
8.7

Apr 25

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
Genk
1-1
83‎’‎
6.4

Apr 21

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
Royal Antwerp
1-2
Bench

Apr 18

Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
Sporting Charleroi
1-2
90‎’‎
6.9
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 40%
  • 10Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.60xG
0 - 5
Shot typeLeft footSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.84xG0.99xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,110

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.63
xG on target (xGOT)
1.24
Non-penalty xG
1.63
Shots
10
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
7

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.33
Successful passes
445
Successful passes %
82.9%
Accurate long balls
24
Accurate long balls %
35.3%
Chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
100.0%
Duels won
64
Duels won %
61.5%
Aerial duels won
42
Aerial duels won %
63.6%
Touches
753
Touches in opposition box
17
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
6

Defending

Defensive contributions
161
Tackles
16
Interceptions
15
Blocked shots
22
Fouls committed
13
Recoveries
40
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
3
Clearances
108
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded while on pitch
13
xG against while on pitch
20.11

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

David Bates is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Standard Liege, born on October 5, 1996, who is right-footed. Follow David Bates 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, David Bates has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,110 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.991428571428571, 3 yellow cards.

David Bates scores highly on Rating compared to center backs in the Belgian Pro League.

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

David Bates's next match is on May 16, 2026 when Standard Liege face Genk in the Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group.

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

David Bates currently plays for Standard Liege alongside Souleyman Doumbia, Matthieu Epolo, Gustav Mortensen, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, Tobias Mohr, Nayel Mehssatou, Thomas Henry, Dennis Eckert, Adnane Abid, Marlon Fossey, Léandre Kuavita, Rafiki Saïd, Henry Lawrence, René Mitongo, Ibrahim Karamoko, Lucas Pirard, Alexandro Calut, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Josué Homawoo, Ibe Hautekiet, Bernard Nguene, Mohamed El Hankouri, Daan Dierckx, Charli Spoden, Belmin Dizdarevic, Noah Sy, Matteo Godfroid, Quentin Durka, Steeven Assengue, Timothé Nkada, James Nam, Teddy Teuma, Casper Nielsen, and Grejohn Kyei. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

David Bates's career has also included time at KV Mechelen, Aberdeen, Hamburger SV II, Cercle Brugge, Sheffield Wednesday, Hamburger SV, Rangers, Raith Rovers, Brechin City, and East Stirlingshire.

On the international stage, David Bates has represented Scotland and Scotland U21.

David Bates is from Scotland, and the national team includes Angus Gunn, Nathan Patterson, Andrew Robertson, Scott McTominay, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, John McGinn, Billy Gilmour, Lyndon Dykes, Ché Adams, Ryan Christie, Liam Kelly, Jack Hendry, Lennon Miller, John Souttar, Ross McCrorie, Dominic Hyam, George Hirst, Lewis Ferguson, Tommy Conway, Scott Bain, Anthony Ralston, Max Johnston, Kenny McLean, Andy Irving, Findlay Curtis, and Scott McKenna. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, David Bates has won 1 title: Challenge Cup (2013/2014) with Raith Rovers.

David Bates has competed in Belgian Pro League, Premiership, EURO Qualification qualification, 2. Bundesliga, UEFA Nations League C, and Championship. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches44%Shot attempts84%Goals78%
Chances created7%Aerial duels won80%Defensive contributions97%

Career

Senior career

Standard LiegeJul 2024 - now
24
1
67
5
35
2
21
0
1
0
28
1
28
1
9
0
10
1
6
0
17
1

National team

4
0
4
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Raith Rovers

Scotland
1
Challenge Cup(13/14)

News

About

David Bates is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Standard Liege, born on October 5, 1996, who is right-footed. Follow David Bates 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, David Bates has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,110 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.991428571428571, 3 yellow cards.

David Bates scores highly on Rating compared to center backs in the Belgian Pro League.

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

David Bates's next match is on May 16, 2026 when Standard Liege face Genk in the Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group.

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

David Bates currently plays for Standard Liege alongside Souleyman Doumbia, Matthieu Epolo, Gustav Mortensen, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, Tobias Mohr, Nayel Mehssatou, Thomas Henry, Dennis Eckert, Adnane Abid, Marlon Fossey, Léandre Kuavita, Rafiki Saïd, Henry Lawrence, René Mitongo, Ibrahim Karamoko, Lucas Pirard, Alexandro Calut, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Josué Homawoo, Ibe Hautekiet, Bernard Nguene, Mohamed El Hankouri, Daan Dierckx, Charli Spoden, Belmin Dizdarevic, Noah Sy, Matteo Godfroid, Quentin Durka, Steeven Assengue, Timothé Nkada, James Nam, Teddy Teuma, Casper Nielsen, and Grejohn Kyei. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

David Bates's career has also included time at KV Mechelen, Aberdeen, Hamburger SV II, Cercle Brugge, Sheffield Wednesday, Hamburger SV, Rangers, Raith Rovers, Brechin City, and East Stirlingshire.

On the international stage, David Bates has represented Scotland and Scotland U21.

David Bates is from Scotland, and the national team includes Angus Gunn, Nathan Patterson, Andrew Robertson, Scott McTominay, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, John McGinn, Billy Gilmour, Lyndon Dykes, Ché Adams, Ryan Christie, Liam Kelly, Jack Hendry, Lennon Miller, John Souttar, Ross McCrorie, Dominic Hyam, George Hirst, Lewis Ferguson, Tommy Conway, Scott Bain, Anthony Ralston, Max Johnston, Kenny McLean, Andy Irving, Findlay Curtis, and Scott McKenna. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, David Bates has won 1 title: Challenge Cup (2013/2014) with Raith Rovers.

David Bates has competed in Belgian Pro League, Premiership, EURO Qualification qualification, 2. Bundesliga, UEFA Nations League C, and Championship. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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