Active in Ligue 1

Thibault De Smet

Defender #28
Age 27 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €2M

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
22
Rating
5
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 46
🎯 Clutch 26
🎨 Style 45
📊 Ability 39
💰 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.

solid SQUAD PLAYER (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 4%
Experience 69%

vs Ligue 1

Height 51%
Weight 8%
Experience 70%

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
May 17, 2026 Paris FC 2-1 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 ' - - - 96 Stade Jean Bouin
Apr 19, 2026 Metz 1-3 Paris FC Ligue 1 88' 6.2 0 0 78 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Apr 05, 2026 Lorient 1-1 Paris FC Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 32 Stade du Moustoir
Mar 22, 2026 Paris FC 3-2 Le Havre Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 87 Stade Jean Bouin
Mar 15, 2026 Strasbourg 0-0 Paris FC Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 15 Stade de la Meinau
Mar 01, 2026 Paris FC 1-0 Nice Ligue 1 93' 7.2 0 0 43 Stade Jean Bouin
Feb 21, 2026 Toulouse 1-1 Paris FC Ligue 1 28' 6.3 0 0 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

Player Market Value

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

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