Active in Ligue 1

Thibault De Smet

Defender #28
Age 27 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Thibault De Smet is Paris FC’s Bronze Engine, a tireless presence on the left side of the pitch. Since making his move to the capital permanent, the 28-year-old Belgian defender has been building his body of work through a career that spans top-flight experience in both Belgium and France, providing a solid foundation for the squad.

Clocking 946 minutes across 14 outings, De Smet has proven himself as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER. His identity as a hybrid between a high-energy runner and a defensive specialist is backed by the data, with Defense emerging as his standout dimension on the pitch. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a slump in recent form, his Balance and positional discipline provide a necessary layer of protection for the backline. Maintaining high Intensity in training will be the catalyst for him to reclaim the peak performance levels his profile suggests.

With a market value of €2M and a rising trend, the Stakes for his continued development remain significant. As the club seeks greater consistency, De Smet's established status and contract through 2027 ensure he remains a vital component of the defensive rotation.

Player Rating

Thibault De Smet
25
Rating
14
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 46
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 45
📊 Ability 40
💰 Opportunity
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Defender

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.

Thibault De Smet is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Paris FC. Evidence: 14.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Light And Agile.

Thibault De Smet Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 40%
Weight 5%
Experience 65%

vs Ligue 1

Height 50%
Weight 8%
Experience 68%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 38 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 48 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 41 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 43 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 38
Shooting 5
Defense 48
Workrate 41
Passing 43
Key Strength 48 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Thibault De Smet this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Strasbourg 0-0 Paris FC Ligue 1 ' - - - 15 Stade de la Meinau
Mar 01, 2026 Paris FC 1-0 Nice Ligue 1 93' 7.2 - - 43 Stade Jean Bouin
Feb 21, 2026 Toulouse 1-1 Paris FC Ligue 1 28' 6.3 - - 60 Stadium de Toulouse
Jan 18, 2026 Nantes 1-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 51 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 04, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 2-1 Paris FC Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 80 Parc des Princes
Dec 13, 2025 Paris FC 0-3 Toulouse Ligue 1 14' 6.5 0 0 38 Stade Jean Bouin
Dec 07, 2025 Le Havre 0-0 Paris FC Ligue 1 18' 6.3 0 0 20 Stade Océane
Nov 29, 2025 Paris FC 1-1 Auxerre Ligue 1 79' 6.3 0 0 39 Stade Jean Bouin
Nov 23, 2025 Lille 4-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 90' 6.2 0 0 100 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Nov 07, 2025 Paris FC 0-1 Rennes Ligue 1 87' 6.3 0 0 34 Stade Jean Bouin
Oct 29, 2025 Paris FC 3-3 Lyon Ligue 1 67' 6.0 0 1 100 Stade Jean Bouin
Oct 24, 2025 Paris FC 1-2 Nantes Ligue 1 90' 6.3 0 0 56 Stade Jean Bouin
Oct 03, 2025 Paris FC 2-0 Lorient Ligue 1 90' 6.7 0 0 29 Stade Jean Bouin
Sep 14, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 1-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 64 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Aug 31, 2025 Paris FC 3-2 Metz Ligue 1 77' 6.2 0 0 94 Stade Jean Bouin

Player Market Value

Track Thibault De Smet's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €2.5M
Peak Value €4.0M (Q4'23)
€4.0M €2.0M €0
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