Thomas Claes
Midfield - Central Midfield
at Zulte Waregem
at Zulte Waregem
327 days · joined 2025-07-01
Market value
€400k
Central Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
21/22
debut season
0.15
goals / match
Jong Genk
top club · 67 apps
Career highs
€600k
peak value · 2024
€300k
top transfer fee · 25/26
7
best season · 23/24
3 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 2004-03-26 · 6 players total
79Appearances
12Goals
5Assists
15Yellow cards
0Red cards
14Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Thomas Claes |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2004-03-26 (22 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Bilzen, Belgium |
| Citizenship |  Belgium |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 181.00 m |
| Current club | Zulte Waregem |
| Joined | 2025-07-01 |
| Contract expires | 2028-06-30 |
| Agent | M.P. Sports |
Jul 2025
25/26 — Zulte Waregem
6 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2025
Transfer: KRC Genk → Zulte Waregem
25/26 · Transfer · €300k
Mar 2025
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Dec 2024
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2024
24/25 — Jong Genk, KRC Genk
26 matches · 3 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2024
Transfer: Jong Genk → KRC Genk
24/25 · Transfer
Jul 2023
23/24 — Jong Genk, KRC Genk
28 matches · 7 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2022
22/23 — Jong Genk, KRC Genk UEFA U19
19 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2022
Transfer: KRC Genk U18 → Jong Genk
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2021
21/22 — KRC Genk UEFA U19
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2020
Transfer: KRC Genk Youth → KRC Genk U18
20/21 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €600k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Zulte Waregem
0.0%
KRC Genk
0.0%
Jong Genk
84.7%
KRC Genk UEFA U19
15.3%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zulte Waregem | 1 | 25/26 | 25/26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KRC Genk | 2 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jong Genk | 3 | 22/23 | 24/25 | 67 | 10 | 3 | 1,060 |
| KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 2 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 191 |
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 | Zulte Waregem | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | CPL | Jong Genk | 25 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 734 |
| 24/25 | Croky Cup | KRC Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | JPL Champions PO | KRC Genk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Jupiler Pro League | KRC Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | CPL | Jong Genk | 28 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 326 |
| 23/24 | JPL | KRC Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | JPL Champions PO | KRC Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Jupiler Pro League playoff Europa League | KRC Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | CPL | Jong Genk | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | CPL Relegation-Playoffs | Jong Genk | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 191 |
| 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 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-01 | KRC Genk U18 | Jong Genk | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Jong Genk | KRC Genk | Transfer | 600000 | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | KRC Genk | Zulte Waregem | Transfer | 400000 | €300k |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | minor knock | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-31 | 14 | 2 |
| 24/25 | minor knock | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-12 | 7 | 1 |
Current€400k
Peak€600k
Low€100k
Δ since start+€250k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #34680 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #16339 | #18 | 2 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #16337 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Palacios | 1 | 0 | 985 |
| Saif Eddien Lazar | 1 | 0 | 876 |
| Adnane Abid | 1 | 0 | 762 |
| Zaïd Bafdili | 1 | 1 | 738 |
| Michiel Cauwel | 1 | 0 | 733 |
| Saïdou Touré | 1 | 1 | 671 |
| Wilson Da Costa | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Konstantinos Karetsas | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Juwensley Onstein | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden Pierre | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deniz Arabaci | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kelvin John | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Adedeji-Sternberg | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cédric Nuozzi | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ibrahima Sory Bangoura | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Victory Beniangba | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Caicedo | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamiel Van De Perre | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brad Manguelle | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Faissal Al Mazyani | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | CPL | Jong Genk | 7 | 28 |
| 24/25 | CPL | Jong Genk | 3 | 25 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 2 | 5 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | CPL | Jong Genk | 3 | 25 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | KRC Genk UEFA U19 | 1 | 5 |
| 25/26 | Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | 1 | 6 |
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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | 26 | 734 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 |
| 23/24 | 28 | 326 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2.48 |
| 22/23 | 19 | 191 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.88 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
CPL
63 apps
10 G
3 A
UEFA Youth League
5 apps
2 G
1 A
Jupiler Pro League
6 apps
0 G
1 A
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Frequently asked about Thomas Claes
Who is Thomas Claes?
Thomas Claes is a Belgium professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Zulte Waregem.
How old is Thomas Claes?
Thomas Claes is 22 years old. He was born on March 26, 2004 in Bilzen.
What position does Thomas Claes play?
Thomas Claes plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Thomas Claes play for?
Thomas Claes currently plays for Zulte Waregem.
How many career goals has Thomas Claes scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Thomas Claes has scored 12 goals in 79 appearances.
What is Thomas Claes's market value?
Thomas Claes's most recent reported market value is €400k.