M. Smets — season analysis
Matte Smets (Belgium) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Genk (Pro League) defensive core in 2025/26. At 21, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
Over 39 appearances he has been directly involved in 1 goal: 0 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 3,509 minutes on the pitch and 0.03 goal involvements per 90. He has started 39 of those matches.
He has attempted 13 shots (0% finding the frame) and converts 0% of them. He creates chances too, with 17 key passes and 91% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 70 tackles and 53 interceptions, winning 59% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 4 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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