Dennis Praet
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Dennis Praet 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Dennis Praet has appeared in 31 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,528 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 16 | 0.60 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.28 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.18 | 21 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 26 | 0.90 | 38 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.64 | 35 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 28 |
Dennis Praet has taken 16 shots with 3 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 158 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dennis Praet has 0 assists and 26 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 140 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1229 | 43.80 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 1011 | 36.00 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 79 | 2.81 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 18 | 0.64 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 190 | 6.76 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 217 | 7.73 | 83 |
Dennis Praet has completed 1011 of 1229 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 18 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.36 | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 0.71 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 65 |
| Duels won | 114 | 4.06 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.57 | 28 |
| Touches | 1707 | 60.80 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 335 | 11.93 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.57 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 0.89 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.39 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 0.50 | 50 |
Dennis Praet completes 10 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 114 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 64 | 2.28 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 36 | 1.28 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 56 | 1.99 | 99 |
| Clearances | 72 | 2.56 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 154 | 5.48 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Dennis Praet makes 64 tackles and 56 interceptions , adding 72 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.00 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.11 | 24 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 94 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.18 | 82 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 1.89 | 28 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dennis Praet has committed 28 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right central midfielder (15 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (7) and central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Dennis Praet previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 1,551 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 37 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 17 | 613 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 195 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.25 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 22 | 639 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.29 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 252 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.19 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 23 | 1,544 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 19 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 161 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8.57 |
About Dennis Praet
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Dennis Praet has featured across 31 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2528 minutes. Dennis Praet has attempted 16 shots with 3 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dennis Praet has created 18 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (50% success rate). Dennis Praet has contributed 26 key passes and 58 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dennis Praet has registered 64 tackles (36 won), 56 interceptions, and 72 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1011 from 1229 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Dennis Praet has won 114 of 191 total duels.
Discipline
Dennis Praet has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 25.
About Dennis Praet
Dennis Praet is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Mechelen in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Dennis Praet is right-footed. Born on 14 May 1994.
Most recent appearance
Dennis Praet's most recent match was away at Westerlo on January 27th. Mechelen won 2-0. Dennis Praet played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- January 27th2-0 winvsWesterlo(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- February 3rd0-0 drawatGenk(0 mins)
- March 3rd3-0 lossatOH Leuven(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- December 9th0-1 lossvsSporting Charleroi(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
- October 10th0-5 lossvsStandard Liège(85 mins, rating 6.64)
Next fixture
Dennis Praet and Mechelen are next in action on October 20th against Gent in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gent vs Mechelen match preview.
Teammates at Mechelen
Dennis Praet currently plays alongside Lovro Golic, Thérence Koudou, Maksim Kireev, Ian Struyf, Bill Antonio, Ortwin De Wolf, Halil Özdemir, Damir Milanovic, Axel Willockx, Redouane Halhal, Noah Makanza, Keano Vanrafelghem, Cedric Van Meirvenne, Mauro Lenaerts, Myron van Brederode, Fredrik Hammar, Tijn Van Ingelgom, M. Decoene, Kobe Corbanie, Dikeni Salifou, Bilal Bafdili, Tommy St. Jago, Dennis Praet, José Marsà, Nacho Miras, Bouke Boersma, Moncef Zekri, Gora Diouf and Ryan Teague at Mechelen.