Konstantinos Karetsas

Midfielder #20
Age 18 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €28M

Career

No transfer history

Konstantinos Karetsas is Genk's standout Silver Creator. At just 19 years old, the teenage playmaker is already stamping his authority on the senior stage. Having officially stepped up to the first team in early 2024, he is rapidly building a serious body of work in the Belgian top flight. He plays with a maturity that completely belies his lack of senior trophies.

Twelve appearances and 734 minutes into the campaign, his underlying narrative is undeniable. Karetsas is a genuine midfield lock-picker. He dictates the rhythm of the match with exceptional vision. Having earned the ARCHITECT and SILVER TRAY badges, he serves as the team's definitive creative hub. An elite Passing rating highlights his profile as a specialist who breaks defensive lines with effortless precision. Furthermore, the young midfielder is on a steep upward trajectory. Registering a goal and two crucial assists in his last five outings, his form is hitting top gear at the perfect time. He is finding his rhythm and consistently punishing opposition defenses.

The broader stakes around his development are massive. A soaring €28M market valuation reflects his growing status as one of European football's most highly-rated teenagers. With elite scouts undoubtedly tracking his every perfectly weighted through-ball, his current trajectory points straight toward an inevitable bidding war. Our verdict is clear: enjoy his artistry in Belgium while you still can.

Player Rating

Konstantinos Karetsas
88
Rating
75
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 81
🎯 Clutch 56
🎨 Style 75
📊 Ability 71
Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Konstantinos Karetsas is a above average ARCHITECT for Genk. Evidence: 1.96 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average SILVER TRAY (38% Assist Frequency)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (81/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 53 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 80 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 14 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 56 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 81 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 53
Shooting 80
Defense 14
Workrate 56
Passing 81
Key Strength 81 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Konstantinos Karetsas this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 19, 2026 SC Freiburg 5-1 Genk UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 1 70 Europa-Park Stadion
Mar 12, 2026 Genk 1-0 SC Freiburg UEFA Europa League 90' 7.0 0 0 41 Cegeka Arena
Feb 19, 2026 Dinamo Zagreb 1-3 Genk UEFA Europa League 88' 6.9 0 1 64 Stadion Maksimir
Jan 29, 2026 Genk 2-1 Malmo FF UEFA Europa League 28' 8.7 1 0 69 Cegeka Arena
Jan 22, 2026 Utrecht 0-2 Genk UEFA Europa League 89' 7.2 0 0 30 Stadion Galgenwaard
Dec 11, 2025 FC Midtjylland 1-0 Genk UEFA Europa League 71' 7.2 0 0 27 MCH Arena
Nov 27, 2025 Genk 2-1 FC Basel 1893 UEFA Europa League 90' 7.5 1 0 44 Cegeka Arena
Nov 06, 2025 SC Braga 3-4 Genk UEFA Europa League 76' 7.7 0 2 92 Estádio Municipal de Braga
Oct 23, 2025 Genk 0-0 Real Betis UEFA Europa League 83' 6.7 0 0 10 Cegeka Arena
Oct 02, 2025 Genk 0-1 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 25' 6.7 0 0 21 Cegeka Arena
Sep 25, 2025 Rangers 0-1 Genk UEFA Europa League 4' - 0 0 43 Ibrox Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Konstantinos Karetsas's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €28.0M
Peak Value €28.0M (Q4'25)
€28.0M €14.0M €0
Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q4'25