Matte Smets
Belgium
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Matte Smets 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Matte Smets has appeared in 3 Pro League matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Matte Smets has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 270 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matte Smets has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Matte Smets has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 178 | 59.30 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 152 | 50.70 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 7.67 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 3.33 | 23 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 11.67 | 93 |
Matte Smets has completed 152 of 178 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 9 | 3.00 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 2.00 | 68 |
| Touches | 230 | 76.70 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 31 | 10.33 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.33 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.33 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matte Smets completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.67 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.33 | 12 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.67 | 63 |
| Clearances | 25 | 8.33 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 6.00 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Matte Smets makes 2 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.67 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.00 | 26 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Matte Smets has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Matte Smets previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Matte Smets has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. Matte Smets has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matte Smets has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matte Smets has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 5 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 152 from 178 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Matte Smets has won 9 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Matte Smets has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
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 SK Beveren on August 26th. Genk won 4-0. Matte Smets played 90 minutes with a match rating of 7.84.
Recent matches
- August 26th4-0 winvsSK Beveren(90 mins, rating 7.84)
- March 23rd4-4 drawatAntwerp(90 mins, rating 6.44)
- January 21st3-2 winvsWesterlo(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- February 1st2-1 lossatZulte-Waregem(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 3rd0-0 drawvsAntwerp(90 mins, rating 7.55)
Next fixture
Matte Smets and Genk are next in action on January 13th against Anderlecht in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Anderlecht vs Genk match preview.
Teammates at Genk
Matte Smets currently plays alongside Rafiu Durosinmi, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Josué Kongolo, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Matte Smets, Ibrahima Bangoura, August De Wannemacker, Christiaan Ravych, Tobe Leysen, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen, Daan Heymans, Kenan Haroun, Benjamin Tahirović, Kevin Amaro, Adrián Palacios, Junya Ito, Yaimar Medina, Joris Kayembe, Aaron Bibout, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Jerry Afriyie, Milan Roganovic, Elie Mbavu, Ken Nkuba, Tobias Lawal, Christian Akpan, Nikolas Sattlberger and Emile Doucouré at Genk.