Matte Smets
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Match-by-match stats
Matte Smets 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Matte Smets has appeared in 39 Pro League matches this season, totalling 3,510 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 39 | 3,510 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 70 | 7.12 |
 Europa League | 14 | 1,290 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 7.01 |
| Total | 53 | 4,800 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 88 | 7.09 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 28 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.33 | 57 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.05 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.38 | 51 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.08 | 53 |
Matte Smets has taken 15 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 234 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matte Smets has 1 assist and 17 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 234 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2925 | 75.00 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 2674 | 68.60 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 229 | 5.87 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 138 | 3.54 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 311 | 7.97 | 87 |
Matte Smets has completed 2674 of 2925 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.13 | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.21 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 166 | 4.26 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 73 | 1.87 | 56 |
| Touches | 3501 | 89.80 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 285 | 7.31 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.33 | 18 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.46 | 26 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.08 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.05 | 12 |
Matte Smets completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 166 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 70 | 1.79 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 46 | 1.18 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 57 | 1.46 | 72 |
| Clearances | 273 | 7.00 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 129 | 3.31 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.21 | 83 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Matte Smets makes 70 tackles and 57 interceptions , adding 273 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.56 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 1.03 | 12 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Matte Smets has committed 22 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left center back (32 appearances), also at right center back (4) and center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matte Smets previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 38 | 3,243 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 40 | 3,600 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 14 | 1,070 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 7.24 |
About Matte Smets
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Matte Smets has scored 1 assist across 39 appearances (39 starts), totalling 3510 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matte Smets has attempted 15 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matte Smets has created 15 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Matte Smets has contributed 17 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matte Smets has registered 70 tackles (46 won), 57 interceptions, and 273 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 2674 from 2925 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Matte Smets has won 166 of 284 total duels.
Discipline
Matte Smets has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 18.
About Matte Smets
Matte Smets is a 22-year-old defender playing for Genk in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Matte Smets is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 4 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
Matte Smets's most recent match was away at Antwerp on February 3rd. Genk drew 0-0. Matte Smets played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.55.
Recent matches
- February 3rd0-0 drawvsAntwerp(90 mins, rating 7.55)
- August 16th0-0 drawatStandard Liège(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- April 23rd3-0 winvsWesterlo(90 mins, rating 7.27)
- April 17th2-0 lossatSporting Charleroi(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- February 15th1-1 drawvsStandard Liège(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.44)
Teammates at Genk
Matte Smets currently plays alongside Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Jarne Steuckers, Yira Sor, Junya Ito, August De Wannemacker, Ken Nkuba, Emile Doucouré, Mujaid Sadick, Christian Akpan, Ibrahima Bangoura, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Nikolas Sattlberger, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Tobias Lawal, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Josué Kongolo, Robin Mirisola, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen and Adrián Palacios at Genk.