Thibault De Smet
Belgium
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Thibault De Smet 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Thibault De Smet has appeared in 17 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 1,149 minutes at an average rating of 6.50. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 17 | 1,149 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 6.50 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.52 |
| Total | 19 | 1,283 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 6.61 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 52 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.23 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 91 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.31 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 48 |
Thibault De Smet has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 287 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Thibault De Smet has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 287 minutes. Thibault De Smet has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 551 | 43.20 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 466 | 36.50 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 1.57 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.31 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 119 | 9.32 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 5.48 | 56 |
Thibault De Smet has completed 466 of 551 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.23 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.47 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 51 | 3.99 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.94 | 35 |
| Touches | 820 | 64.20 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 129 | 10.10 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.02 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.02 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.31 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.63 | 51 |
Thibault De Smet completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 51 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 1.80 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.86 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.63 | 9 |
| Clearances | 52 | 4.07 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 3.60 | 32 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Thibault De Smet makes 23 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.86 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.31 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 2.75 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.88 | 52 |
| 2nd yellows | 2 | 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 |
Thibault De Smet has committed 11 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left back (11 appearances), also at left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Thibault De Smet previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 15 | 1,305 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 7.18 |
| Ligue 1 | 5 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.80 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 27 | 1,835 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 56 | 6.52 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 22 | 1,762 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 6.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 23 | 1,488 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 6.52 |
About Thibault De Smet
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Thibault De Smet has scored 1 assist across 17 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1149 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Thibault De Smet has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thibault De Smet has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Thibault De Smet has contributed 5 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thibault De Smet has registered 23 tackles (11 won), 8 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 466 from 551 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Thibault De Smet has won 51 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Thibault De Smet has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 13.
About Thibault De Smet
Thibault De Smet is a 28-year-old defender playing for Paris in the Ligue 1, representing Belgium. Thibault De Smet is left-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 5 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Thibault De Smet's most recent match was away at Metz on August 1st. Paris won 1-3. Thibault De Smet played 88 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.06.
Recent matches
- June 20th3-0 winvsNice(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 23rd0-0 drawatTroyes(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 3rd2-1 winvsParis Saint Germain(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 1st0-1 lossvsLOSC Lille(0 mins)
- August 1st1-3 winatMetz(88 mins, rating 6.06)
Next fixture
Thibault De Smet and Paris are next in action on April 13th against Olympique Lyonnais in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris vs Olympique Lyonnais match preview.
Teammates at Paris
Thibault De Smet currently plays alongside Thibault De Smet, Jonathan Ikoné, Nhoa Sangui, Adama Camara, Pablo Pagis, Moses Simon, Omar Sissoko, Diego Coppola, Emmanuel Mbemba, Vincent Marchetti, Moustapha Mbow, Kevin Trapp, Luca Koleosho, Samir Chergui, Maxime Lopez, Obed Nkambadio, Lassine Sinayoko, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Yoan Koré, Hamari Traoré, Otávio, Rudy Matondo, Eloge Patrick Zabi Gueu, Pierre Lees-Melou and Ilan Kebbal at Paris.