Matte Smets
#6

Matte Smets

Centre Back
Belgium
22 yrs
185 cm
78 kg
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €34.7M · September 2026

Genk

Current Team

Genk

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Matte Smets

Matte Smets

Defender·Genk
2Tkl · 5Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

4.2/10
Appearances3
Minutes270

Tackles / G

0.7

Int / G

1.7

Duel Win %

69%

Aerials Won

6

Clean Sheets

1

Pass Acc.

85.6%

Season
2026/2027GenkHow we count

Tackles

2

Interceptions

5

Appearances

3

Rating

7.06

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Shots

1

Shots on Target

1

Shot Accuracy

100%

Transfer History

Career moves for Matte Smets

Jul 1, 2024
Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden
Genk
Genk
Jan 1, 2023
Unknown
Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden

About Matte Smets

Matte Smets is a 22-year-old Belgian centre back at Genk, where he wears the number 6 shirt. Standing at 185cm and right-footed, he plays in the Jupiler Pro League.

Across 53 appearances and 4,800 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Matte Smets has contributed 88 tackles and 71 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 1 goal and 2 assists.

As of September 2026, Mercato XI values Matte Smets at €34.7M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Jupiler Pro League, a defined role at Genk, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Matte Smets play?+

Matte Smets plays as a centre back for Genk, and is 22 years old.

What are Matte Smets's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Matte Smets has made 53 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League, contributing 88 tackles, 71 interceptions, 1 goal and 2 assists.

How is Matte Smets's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Matte Smets's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Jupiler Pro League. The valuation is recalculated every month.