Matte Smets

Central Defender - Racing Genk
30 Aug 2026
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Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 25 Awards Matches History

Player Profile

Age
22
Date of Birth
4 Jan 2004
Preferred Foot
Right
Squad
Key Player
Wage
2.2M per year
Contract
until 3 Aug 2031
Int Apps
1
Int Goals
0
Languages
Dutch Native, French Native
Condition 72%
Natural fitness 89%

Reputation

Where he plays National
Back home Continental
Worldwide Regional

Personality

Adaptability 11 Ambition 12 Controversy 5 Loyalty 12 Pressure 12 Professionalism 12 Sportsmanship 12 Temperament 14
Leadership 9
Determination 10
Work rate 14
Behaviour Good

Morale & Happiness

Superb

More is going his way than against him.

Very Poor Poor Okay Good Superb

Weighing on him

  • Pressure Load Concern

Lifting him

  • Manager Relationship Positive
  • Ambition Fit Positive
  • Club Fit Positive
  • Coach Credibility Positive

Where he is going

Move up a level Set on it
Only for a bigger club
Has given it until 17.09.2026
The club has him as: Starter

What He Wants

  • A bigger clubUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • A place in the national squadUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • The manager’s trustUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it
  • His place backUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it

Manager Relationship

Romelu Openda Neutral
  • Trust 53%
  • Respect 49%