Raf Smekens
Midfield - Central Midfield
at KVC Westerlo
at KVC Westerlo
693 days · joined 2024-07-01
Market value
€50k
Central Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
21/22
debut season
0.29
goals / match
Jong Westel
top club · 25 apps
Career highs
€150k
peak value · 2023
—
top transfer fee
9
best season · 24/25
17 / 1
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 2004-01-29 · 6 players total
35Appearances
10Goals
1Assists
1Yellow cards
0Red cards
5Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Raf Smekens |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2004-01-29 (22 yrs) |
| Place of birth | , |
| Citizenship |  Belgium |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Current club | KVC Westerlo |
| Joined | 2024-07-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | YOU FIRST |
Jul 2025
25/26 — KVC Westerlo
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2024
24/25 — Jong Westel, KVC Westerlo
27 matches · 9 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
Transfer: Jong Westel → KVC Westerlo
24/25 · Transfer
Jul 2023
23/24 — KVC Westerlo
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2023
Transfer: Jong Genk → Westerlo U21
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2022
22/23 — Jong Genk, KRC Genk UEFA U19
6 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
21/22 — KRC Genk UEFA U19
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2021
Transfer: KRC Genk U18 → KRC Genk U21
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2020
Transfer: KRC Genk Youth → KRC Genk U18
20/21 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €150k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
KVC Westerlo
0.0%
Jong Westel
58.0%
Jong Genk
0.0%
KRC Genk UEFA U19
42.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVC Westerlo | 3 | 23/24 | 25/26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jong Westel | 1 | 24/25 | 24/25 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 250 |
| Jong Genk | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 2 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 181 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Jupiler Pro League | KVC Westerlo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | 2de Nat. VV A | Jong Westel | 25 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| 24/25 | JPL Europe PO | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Jupiler Pro League | KVC Westerlo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | JPL Europe PO | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | CPL | Jong Genk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | CPL Relegation-Playoffs | Jong Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 181 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 2020-07-01 | KRC Genk Youth | KRC Genk U18 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-07-01 | KRC Genk U18 | KRC Genk U21 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Jong Genk | Westerlo U21 | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Jong Westel | KVC Westerlo | Transfer | 50000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€50k
Peak€150k
Low€50k
Δ since start−€50k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #34680 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #23282 | #19 | 7 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #16337 | #20 | 9 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyacinth Ogonna Okoro | 1 | 0 | 771 |
| Lucas Witters | 1 | 0 | 737 |
| Joppe Verdonck | 1 | 0 | 650 |
| Kamiel Van De Perre | 1 | 0 | 598 |
| Richie Sagrado | 1 | 0 | 495 |
| Mathis Servais | 1 | 0 | 494 |
| Milan Troonbeeckx | 1 | 0 | 476 |
| Bram Lagae | 1 | 0 | 475 |
| Sami Sakkali | 1 | 0 | 458 |
| Nolan Martens | 1 | 1 | 446 |
| Abdoul Camara | 1 | 0 | 353 |
| Bilal El Khannouss | 1 | 0 | 349 |
| Robbe Van Diest | 1 | 0 | 161 |
| Irsan Muric | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilles Schodts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jens Cools | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Candan Baskale | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Placias | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhys Youlley | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasser Chikhi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 2de Nat. VV A | Jong Westel | 9 | 25 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 1 | 5 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 1 | 5 |
Last 50 matches for KVC Westerlo while Raf Smekens was at the club (joined 2024-07-01). The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-22 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 0–0 | KAA Gent | Available |
| 2025-11-08 | BE1 |
Sporting Charleroi | 2–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-11-02 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 0–1 | KRC Genk | Available |
| 2025-10-25 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–1 | FCV Dender EH | Available |
| 2025-10-18 | BE1 |
RAAL La Louviére | 0–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-10-05 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–0 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | Available |
| 2025-09-27 | BE1 |
Union Saint-Gilloise | 2–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-09-24 | BE1 |
Club Brugge KV | 5–5 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-09-21 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 0–2 | Standard Liège | Available |
| 2025-09-14 | BE1 |
Sint-Truidense VV | 0–3 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-08-30 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–0 | Royal Antwerp FC | Available |
| 2025-08-17 | BE1 |
Cercle Brugge | 4–1 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-08-09 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 0–1 | KV Mechelen | Available |
| 2025-08-02 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 3–1 | SV Zulte Waregem | Available |
| 2025-07-27 | BE1 |
RSC Anderlecht | 5–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-05-24 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 0–0 | Standard Liège | Available |
| 2025-05-16 | BE1 |
Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 0–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-05-09 | BE1 |
Sporting Charleroi | 4–3 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-05-02 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 4–2 | FCV Dender EH | Available |
| 2025-04-26 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–2 | KV Mechelen | Available |
| 2025-04-22 | BE1 |
KV Mechelen | 2–3 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-04-19 | BE1 |
Standard Liège | 1–1 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-04-11 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–2 | Sporting Charleroi | Available |
| 2025-04-05 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–2 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | Available |
| 2025-03-30 | BE1 |
FCV Dender EH | 1–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-03-16 | BE1 |
K Beerschot VA | 1–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-03-09 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–0 | RSC Anderlecht | Available |
| 2025-03-02 | BE1 |
Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 0–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-02-22 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–3 | Sporting Charleroi | Available |
| 2025-02-16 | BE1 |
Cercle Brugge | 1–1 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-02-09 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 4–2 | Standard Liège | Available |
| 2025-02-02 | BE1 |
KV Kortrijk | 1–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-01-25 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–2 | KRC Genk | Available |
| 2025-01-19 | BE1 |
Royal Antwerp FC | 3–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2025-01-11 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–2 | Sint-Truidense VV | Available |
| 2024-12-26 | BE1 |
Club Brugge KV | 4–3 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-12-20 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–1 | KV Mechelen | Available |
| 2024-12-15 | BE1 |
Union Saint-Gilloise | 3–1 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-12-08 | BE1 |
FCV Dender EH | 1–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-12-05 | BE1 |
RSC Anderlecht | 4–1 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-12-01 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–2 | KAA Gent | Available |
| 2024-11-24 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 4–0 | KV Kortrijk | Available |
| 2024-11-09 | BE1 |
Sporting Charleroi | 1–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-11-01 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–0 | FCV Dender EH | Available |
| 2024-10-26 | BE1 |
Sint-Truidense VV | 2–0 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-10-19 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–2 | Club Brugge KV | Available |
| 2024-10-04 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 2–2 | K Beerschot VA | Available |
| 2024-09-28 | BE1 |
Standard Liège | 1–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
| 2024-09-21 | BE1 |
KVC Westerlo | 1–2 | Royal Antwerp FC | Available |
| 2024-09-14 | BE1 |
RSC Anderlecht | 2–2 | KVC Westerlo | Available |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 27 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
2de Nat. VV A
25 apps
9 G
0 A
UEFA Youth League
5 apps
1 G
1 A
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Frequently asked about Raf Smekens
Who is Raf Smekens?
Raf Smekens is a Belgium professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for KVC Westerlo.
How old is Raf Smekens?
Raf Smekens is 22 years old. He was born on January 29, 2004.
What position does Raf Smekens play?
Raf Smekens plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Raf Smekens play for?
Raf Smekens currently plays for KVC Westerlo.
How many career goals has Raf Smekens scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Raf Smekens has scored 10 goals in 35 appearances.
What is Raf Smekens's market value?
Raf Smekens's most recent reported market value is €50k.