| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Genk |
Defender | 6 |
| 2026 |
Belgium U21 |
Defender | 6 |
| 2025 |
Genk |
Defender | 6 |
M. Smets
Genk
21
Jan 04, 2004
Bilzen, Belgium
184 / 74
Belgium
Defender
Belgium
Defender
Last Match
Player Profile
M. Smets is a 21-year-old Belgium defender, born on January 4, 2004. Currently representing Genk, the player measures 184 cm and weighs 74 kg. His career spans 2 recorded seasons, totaling 46 appearances with 0 goals and 1 assists. Most recently, in the 2026 Jupiler Pro League season, he added 7 appearances.
His statistical profile highlights reliable in possession with 88.0% passing accuracy, and physically engaged (5.1 duels per 90, 55.6% win rate).
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jupiler Pro League | Genk | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.36 |
| 2025 | Jupiler Pro League | Genk | 39 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 7.17 |
| Career Total | 46 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 0 | — | ||
Achievements
6
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Jupiler Pro League
Genk
4
Champion
1
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Title Seasons
2025, 2024, 2022, 2018
Runner-up Seasons
2010
UEFA Europa League
Genk
2
Champion
0
Runner-up
4
Seasons
Title Seasons
2018, 2016
UEFA Champions League
Genk
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
2
Seasons
UEFA Europa Conference League
Genk
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Recent Form
D
L
L
W
W
40%
Win Rate
7
Goals (1.4/m)
2
Clean Sheets
Kortrijk 
Fortuna Sittard 
Club Brugge KV 
Gent 
Anderlecht 
SK Beveren Comments
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Player
POS
for his age M. Smets has been instrumental for Genk with key contributions in the final third all season 👏
Class act 📝