Matte SmetsCB#6

Genk·Defender - Centre-Back

22 years(04/01/2004)1,85mrightBelgiumContract until 30/06/2030

7.15Rating50 matches in 12 months

€10.00mMarket value#1 in Genk

Last 5rating per match

Pro League02.117.8

UEFA Europa 06.116

Pro League09.117.9

U21 Euro Qua14.117.7

Pro League23.116.9

Form, 12 monthsaverage rating per month

7.10Nov

6.60Dec

7.40Jan

7.10Feb

7.10Mar

7.00Apr

7.10May

Jun

Jul

7.20Aug

7.30Sep

7.60Oct

Key statsPro League · Belgian Cup

Goals0

xG0.430.05 / 90

Assists0

xA0.200.02 / 90

Shots20.22 / 90

Shots on target2100%

Key passes0

Pass accuracy89.4%

Values per 90 minutes are shown under the totals.

Player profileattributes and traits

Player Position average

Attacking37

Technique53

Tactical77

Defending79

Creativity47

Strengths

Ground duels
Discipline

Weaknesses

No outstanding weaknesses

Player positions: DC

Positions on the pitch

Availability

StatusInjuredsince 19.05.2026

Missed matches2last 12 months

National teamBelgium1 caps · 0 goals

Contract until30/06/2030

Market value€10.00mHighest: €13.00m (26/03/2025)

Season statsSeason 26/27

Competition	Team	Season	Apps	Min	Rating	G	A	G+A	YC	RC
Pro League	KRC Genk	26/27	8	720	7.28	—	—	0	—	—
Belgian Cup	KRC Genk	26/27	1	90	7.90	—	—	0	—	—

Transfers5

Date	Season	From	To	Fee	Market value
01/07/2024	24/25	Sint-Truiden	Genk	€2.25m	€5.00m
01/01/2023	22/23	St.Truiden U21	Sint-Truiden	-	€50k
01/07/2021	21/22	St. Truiden U18	St.Truiden U21	-	-
01/07/2020	20/21	STVV Youth	St. Truiden U18	-	-
01/07/2018	18/19	KRC Genk Youth	STVV Youth	free transfer	-

Market value

€10.00m Current€13.00m Highest · 26/03/202504/06/2026 Last change

04.11.202204.06.2026

#32 Belgium#228 Centre-Back#1 Genk#10 Jupiler Pro League#1.196 Worldwide#86 Year 2004

Value history

Date	Age	Club	Value
04/11/2022	18	VV St. Truiden U21	€50k
22/03/2023	19	Sint-Truidense VV	€400k
09/06/2023	19	Sint-Truidense VV	€1.00m
23/10/2023	19	Sint-Truidense VV	€2.50m
19/12/2023	19	Sint-Truidense VV	€4.00m
22/03/2024	20	Sint-Truidense VV	€5.00m
04/06/2024	20	Sint-Truidense VV	€5.00m
02/10/2024	20	KRC Genk	€7.50m
11/12/2024	20	KRC Genk	€10.00m
26/03/2025	21	KRC Genk	€13.00m
12/06/2025	21	KRC Genk	€13.00m
10/12/2025	21	KRC Genk	€11.00m
04/06/2026	22	KRC Genk	€10.00m