CB
Matte Smets
CB · Defender · Stopper
21y·🇧🇪Belgium
Apps29
Min2,614
G0P0
A1P67
xG0.0P0
xA0.8P67
Rating7.30
Form
WWLDW
Strong sampleProspect (≤23)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.53
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.37
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.26
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.60.5%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.10
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.92%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.269
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.4
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.6
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.19
Radar
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Defender · Stopper
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Development note: at 21, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
elite pass accuracystrong blockslimited goalslimited shots on targetlimited xg
A high-upside young defender with clear strengths to develop further.