Thomas Foket

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Thomas Foket (born 25 September 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Anderlecht and the Belgium national team.

Date of birth (1994-09-25) 25 September 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth Brussels, Belgium
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)
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Thomas Foket
Foket with Anderlecht in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-09-25) 25 September 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth Brussels, Belgium
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
Anderlecht
Number 25
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2018 Gent 147 (2)
2013–2014Oostende (loan) 26 (0)
2018–2024 Reims 176 (1)
2024– Anderlecht 12 (0)
2025– RSCA Futures 1 (0)
International career
2012 Belgium U18 2 (1)
2012–2013 Belgium U19 12 (2)
2014–2016 Belgium U21 11 (0)
2016–2022 Belgium 10 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 January 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 14 June 2022
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Club career

Dilbeek Sport

At age 16, Foket was in the first team of Fourth Division side Dilbeek Sport. At the end of the 2011–12 season, he was solicited by different Belgian Pro League teams, of which were AA Gent, Club Brugge and R.S.C. Anderlecht. He chose to play in Gent, as it was the best way to combine finishing his studies and football training.[2]

Gent

In March 2012, Foket signed a two-year contract with Gent.[2] He made his debut for Gent in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, against FC Differdange 03, replacing Mohamed Messoudi in the 79th minute.[3]

In July 2012, Gent extended the contract of Foket until 2016. In October 2014, Foket extended his contract until 2018.[4]

Upon his return from loan at Oostende, Foket was transformed to a right midfielder.

Oostende

In the season 2013–14, Foket was on loan at K.V. Oostende, which had just been promoted to the Pro League

Reims

In August 2018, Foket joined Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims on a five-year contract.[5][6] The transfer fee was reported as €3.5 million.[5]

Anderlecht

On 3 August 2024, Foket signed a three-season contract with Anderlecht.[7]

International career

In November 2016 Foket received his first call-up to the senior Belgium squad for matches against Netherlands and Estonia.[8] Foket made his formal debut for Belgium on 10 November 2016 as a half-time substitute in a friendly with the Netherlands that finished 1–1.[9]

Career statistics

As of match played 1 May 2025
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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gent 2012–13 Belgian Pro League 60001[b]070
2014–15 Belgian Pro League 3825000432
2015–16 Belgian Pro League 390507[c]11[d]0521
2016–17 Belgian Pro League 3503013[b]0510
2017–18 Belgian Pro League 24010250
2018–19 Belgian Pro League 50004[b]090
Total 1472140251101873
Oostende (loan) 2013–14 Belgian Pro League 26031291
Reims 2018–19 Ligue 1 3202000340
2019–20 Ligue 1 2701040320
2020–21 Ligue 1 370102[b]0400
2021–22 Ligue 1 29100291
2022–23 Ligue 1 24020260
2023–24 Ligue 1 27010280
Total 17607040201890
Anderlecht 2024–25 Belgian Pro League 120308[b]0230
Career total 362327140350104245
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