Matte Smets

In February 2026, reports indicated VfL Wolfsburg made a €16 million offer that was refused by Genk; the player's market value was also noted as €11 million at that time. Earlier, in January 2025, it was reported that a future transfer would likely exceed €10 million. His last completed transfer was from Sint-Truiden to KRC Genk in July 2024 for a fee of €2.3 million.

Our valuation for Matte Smets is driven primarily by the rejected €16 million offer from VfL Wolfsburg in February 2026, which establishes a firm baseline above that figure. His rapid appreciation since a €2.3 million transfer in July 2024, combined with a long-term contract until 2028, places Genk in a strong negotiating position to demand a significantly higher fee.