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Dennis Praet (born 14 May 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Antwerp and the Belgium national team.

Key Information

Early life

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Praet was born in Leuven, Flemish Brabant.[4]

Club career

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Youth at Genk

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Praet joined the Genk youth academy in 2003 at the age of eight. He went on to spend most of his youth career at Genk, where he quickly made an impression and played for the club's youth teams until 2010.[5][6] He was part of a strong generation at the club and scouts considered him one of the top talents. He became part of Belgium's youth teams and attracted the interest of clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, Ajax and Lille.[5][7]

Anderlecht

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Praet playing for Anderlecht in 2014

In May 2010 Praet transferred from Genk to Anderlecht turning down more lucrative offers.[5][6] At Anderlecht he started out with the under-19 team, continuing to impress. In 2011, he received the prize for best player during the AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam, a youth tournament in which teams like Ajax and Bayern Munich also competed.[8]

Praet debuted in Anderlecht's first team on 21 September 2011 starting in the Belgian Cup against Lommel United and provided two assists in a 4–0 win.[9] In the next round of the cup, he scored his first official goal for Anderlecht, against Rupel Boom. Not long after, on 30 October, he also made his debut in the Belgian Pro League as a substitute for Fernando Canesin while playing against Lierse. In March 2012, Praet signed a new contract until 2015.[10]

During the 2012–13 season, Praet played regularly for Anderlecht as the club won their second straight league title.[5] A two-year contract extension was agreed in early 2014 to take him through to the summer of 2017. He scored the third goal in Anderlecht's 3–1 Jupiler Pro League play-off win over Lokeren on 25 May 2014 to seal Anderlecht's 33rd league title, and their third in a row.[11]

Praet made his 100th competitive appearance for the club in the league match at Club Brugge on 31 August 2014.[12] On 16 September, he scored away to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League group stage to put Anderlecht in front, but the Turkish club equalised in added time.[13] His first league goal of the 2014–15 season came in the 2–2 draw at home to Club Brugge when he scored Anderlecht's opening goal to equalise midway through the first-half. Like his strike against Galatasaray in the Champions League, it went in off the post. He scored in four consecutive games for Anderlecht between 14 and 26 December 2014, with the league wins over Oostende, Waasland Beveren and Westerlo and the Belgian Cup win against Zulte Waregem.

This rich of form at the end of the year was rewarded at a ceremony on 14 January 2015 where Praet won the 2014 Belgian Golden Shoe, the annual award given to the best player in the Jupiler Pro League for the previous calendar year.[9] He polled five points (250) ahead of Víctor Vázquez of Club Brugge (245).[14][15]

Sampdoria

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On 24 August 2016, Praet's move to Sampdoria was finalised. Sampdoria paid a transfer fee of €10 million.[16] After being heavily linked with a move to reigning Serie A champions Juventus during the 2018 summer transfer window, in November 2018, Praet signed a contract extension with Sampdoria, extending his stay at the club until 2021.[17]

Praet was an ever present in the Sampdoria side during his three-year spell, appearing in 98 Serie A games and scoring four goals, as the club finished in the top half of the table all three seasons.[9]

Leicester City

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On 8 August 2019, Praet signed for Premier League club Leicester City on a five-year contract, for a reported fee of €20 million.[9][18] On 18 August 2019, he made his league debut as a 73rd-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw against Chelsea.[19] On 11 January 2020, Praet scored his first goal for Leicester City in 1–2 defeat against Southampton.[20] On 20 September 2020, he scored his second goal in a 4–2 win over Burnley.[21]

Torino (loan)

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On 31 August 2021, Praet joined Torino on a season-long loan.[22]

Return to Leicester

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Praet returned to Leicester for the 2022–23 season, scoring his only goal of the Premier League campaign in a 4–2 away win over Aston Villa on 4 February 2023.[23] However, the club were relegation after ending up in the 18th position on the league table.[24]

In the 2023–24 season, he achieved the EFL Championship with the club, securing promotion back to the Premier League. On 7 June 2024, he was among the players announced to depart the club upon the conclusion of the season.[25]

Antwerp

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On 6 September 2024, Praet signed a contract with Antwerp for two seasons with an option for a third.[26]

International career

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Praet has represented Belgium at every age group under-15 and older making an appearance in the U21 team a mere three years after first playing for the U15 team.[5]

On 6 November 2014, Praet received his first call up to the senior Belgian squad for the friendly at home to Iceland on 12 November, and the Euro 2016 Qualifier against Wales on 16 November. He made his senior international début coming on as a 76th-minute substitute for Christian Benteke after all four goals had been scored in the 3–1 friendly win over Iceland in Brussels.[9]

Praet earned his second cap for Belgium almost four years on from his debut featuring in a 1–1 draw against rivals Netherlands in October 2018.[17] On 17 May 2021, he was named in the Belgian squad for the UEFA Euro 2020.[27]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 23 April 2024[28]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Anderlecht 2011–12 Belgian Pro League 7 0 2 1 — — — 9 1
2012–13 Belgian Pro League 27 2 6 2 — 6[c] 1 1[d] 1 40 6
2013–14 Belgian Pro League 37 5 2 0 — 6[c] 0 1[d] 0 46 5
2014–15 Belgian Pro League 30 7 2 1 — 6[c] 1 1[d] 0 39 9
2015–16[e] Belgian Pro League 37 6 0 0 — 9[f] 0 — 46 6
2016–17 Belgian Pro League 1 0 0 0 — 1[f] 0 — 2 0
Total 139 20 12 4 — 28 2 3 1 182 27
Sampdoria 2016–17 Serie A 32 1 2 0 — — — 34 1
2017–18 Serie A 32 1 3 0 — — — 35 1
2018–19 Serie A 34 2 3 0 — — — 37 2
Total 98 4 8 0 — — — 106 4
Leicester City 2019–20 Premier League 27 1 4 0 5 0 — — 36 1
2020–21 Premier League 15 1 2 0 1 0 6[f] 1 — 24 2
2022–23 Premier League 22 1 2 0 3 0 — — 27 1
2023–24 Championship 17 0 2 1 1 0 — — 20 1
Total 81 3 10 1 10 0 6 1 — 107 5
Torino (loan) 2021–22 Serie A 23 2 1 0 — — — 24 2
Career total 339 29 31 5 10 0 34 3 3 1 417 38
  1. ^ Includes Belgian Cup, Coppa Italia, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ a b c Appearance in Belgian Super Cup
  5. ^ Some sources, e.g. WorldFootball.net, attribute Anderlecht's third goal against Club Brugge on 25 October 2015 to Praet;[29] that goal and two others in the same match were officially ruled by the Pro League to be own goals.[30][31]
  6. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

International

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As of match played 11 June 2022[32]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Belgium 2014 1 0
2015 0 0
2016 0 0
2017 0 0
2018 1 0
2019 4 0
2020 3 0
2021 5 2
2022 1 0
Total 15 2
As of match played 11 June 2022
Belgium score listed first, score column indicates score after each Praet goal[citation needed]
List of international goals scored by Dennis Praet
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 30 March 2021 Den Dreef, Leuven, Belgium 10  Belarus 5–0 8–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [33]
2 8 September 2021 Central Stadium, Kazan, Russia 14 1–0 1–0 [34]

Honours

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Anderlecht

Leicester City

Individual

References

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Dennis Praet (born 14 May 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League and the Belgium national team. Praet began his senior career with Anderlecht in 2011, where he developed into a key player, making over 100 league appearances and contributing to four Belgian Pro League titles in the seasons 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, and 2016–17. His performances during this period earned him the Belgian Golden Shoe award as the league's best player in 2014. In August 2016, he transferred to Italian Serie A side Sampdoria for a reported €10 million, spending three seasons there with 98 league appearances before moving to Leicester City in the English Premier League in 2019. At , Praet made 64 appearances and was part of the squad that won the , defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the final. During the 2021–22 season, he was loaned to club Torino, where he played 31 matches across all competitions. Upon returning to , he helped the team secure promotion by winning the title. In September 2024, Praet returned to on a free transfer to Royal Antwerp, signing a two-year contract. Internationally, Praet has represented Belgium since 2014, earning 15 caps and scoring 2 goals, including participation in UEFA Euro 2020. Known for his vision, technique, and passing ability, Praet has also won three Belgian Super Cups with Anderlecht.

Early career

Early life

Dennis Praet was born on 14 May 1994 in Leuven, Belgium. His interest in football developed early, with Praet beginning to play the sport at the age of six by joining the youth team of the local club Koninklijke Stade Leuven. He continued his initial involvement with Oud-Heverlee Leuven before transitioning to a more structured youth academy environment.

Youth at Genk

Dennis Praet joined the youth academy of KRC Genk in 2003 at the age of nine, marking the beginning of his structured development in professional football training. Born in , he had previously played for local clubs like Stade Leuven and OH Leuven before this move to one of Belgium's renowned academies. Over the next seven years, Praet progressed steadily through 's youth ranks, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent in . He was part of a talented generation at the academy, which has produced other notable Belgian players such as , , and , benefiting from Genk's emphasis on technical skill and tactical awareness in youth development. Praet's time at honed his early abilities as an attacking , where he caught the attention of scouts through consistent performances in age-group matches. By 2010, at age 16, Praet's potential led to interest from major European clubs, including , who invited him for a tour of their facilities. Ultimately, he opted to transfer to RSC Anderlecht's that summer, signing professional terms with the club often regarded as his boyhood favorite and a powerhouse in Belgian football. The move was seen as a strategic step for his career advancement, allowing him to join a larger with greater exposure to top-level competition.

Professional club career

Anderlecht

Dennis Praet made his senior debut for on 21 September 2011, coming on as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Rupel Boom. Under head coach Ariël Jacobs, who guided the team to the 2011–12 league title, Praet gradually earned a place in the first team, with his league debut following on 30 October 2011 in a 3–1 victory against Lierse SK. Jacobs praised Praet's creativity and vision, treating him as a promising talent to be nurtured carefully during his early integration. Praet developed into a central known for his technical skill and playmaking ability, contributing significantly to Anderlecht's success over the next five seasons. He made 139 league appearances and scored 20 goals between 2011 and 2016. His role was instrumental in securing three consecutive titles in 2011–12, 2012–13, and 2013–14, as the club dominated domestic football during this period. A highlight came in the 2013–14 playoffs, where Praet scored the decisive third goal in a 3–1 win over on 25 May 2014, clinching Anderlecht's 33rd league . In recognition of his outstanding performances, Praet was awarded the 2014 Belgian Golden Shoe on 14 January 2015, the annual honor for the best player in the Belgian leagues, voted by a panel of press specialists and football experts. At age 20, he became the youngest player to win the award since 1966, underscoring his rapid rise and impact on the team's midfield dynamics. Praet's time at concluded with a transfer to Sampdoria in August 2016 for a reported €10 million fee, motivated by his desire for a new challenge in after establishing himself as a star in . His farewell match came on 22 May 2016, where he scored in a 1–0 playoff win over Zulte Waregem, marking an emotional end to his tenure with the club that had launched his professional career.

Sampdoria

Dennis Praet joined U.C. Sampdoria from in August 2016 for a reported fee of €10 million, marking his first move abroad to . As the first Belgian player to sign for the club, Praet expressed enthusiasm about the league's quality and the passionate fanbase, but noted that settling in took some time before fully integrating. Upon arrival, Praet faced initial challenges adapting to 's tactical demands and physical intensity, which contrasted with the Belgian Pro League's style. He gradually adjusted, starting regularly under coach , who employed a 4-3-1-2 formation where Praet often operated as the advanced (No. 10) behind the forwards, focusing on creativity and linking play. His evolution in this role highlighted his technical passing and vision, contributing to Sampdoria's midfield dynamism alongside players like and . Over three seasons from 2016 to 2019, Praet made 98 appearances in , scoring 4 and providing 7 assists, while helping Sampdoria finish in mid-table positions, including 12th in 2016–17 and 10th in 2017–18. Notable contributions included his in a 3–2 victory against Roma on 29 January 2017. In the , Praet featured in several matches, including the 2017–18 quarter-final run where Sampdoria reached the last eight before elimination by . Praet's consistent performances, particularly his improved output in the 2018–19 season with 2 goals and 3 assists in , attracted interest from clubs like Newcastle United, whose £17.5 million bid was rejected in 2017, and in 2019. These developments, combined with his role in stabilizing Sampdoria's midfield, led to his €22 million transfer to Leicester City in August 2019.

Leicester City

Dennis Praet joined Leicester City from Sampdoria on 8 August 2019, signing a five-year contract for a reported fee of £18 million. He made his debut for the club four days later as a substitute in a 1–1 Premier League draw against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. Under manager Brendan Rodgers, Praet integrated into the squad as a central midfielder, providing creativity and vision in the engine room alongside players like Youri Tielemans and James Maddison. During his initial spell from 2019 to 2021, Praet made 42 appearances across all competitions, scoring 2 goals. His contributions were notable in the campaign, where he started in the final against Chelsea on 15 May 2021 at ; Praet won possession in midfield and initiated the move that led to Tielemans' winning volley, helping secure their first-ever title with a 1–0 victory. However, persistent injuries and competition for places limited his starts, leading to frustration over his reduced role; by July 2021, Praet sought more playing time, prompting a season-long loan to Torino. Despite the challenges, his technical quality and passing range added depth to Rodgers' possession-based system before his departure. Praet returned to Leicester following the conclusion of his loan in summer 2022, reclaiming a squad role under Rodgers and later . From 2022 to 2024, he featured in 39 matches across all competitions, scoring 1 goal. In the 2023–24 EFL Championship season, Praet played a key supporting role in Leicester's title-winning campaign, appearing in 17 matches as the team clinched promotion back to the with a record 97 points and 101 goals scored. His experience in midfield helped stabilize the team during a dominant second-tier run, contributing to defensive solidity and transitional play. Praet's contract expired at the end of June 2024, leading to his release from the club after five years and 81 total appearances. In reflecting on his tenure, Praet highlighted the emotional highs of the triumph and promotion as defining moments, leaving a legacy as a reliable squad player who bridged two eras of success amid ups and downs in the .

Torino (loan)

On 31 August 2021, Dennis Praet joined Torino on a season-long from Leicester City, with the Italian club holding an option to purchase him permanently for a reported €15-16 million at the end of the term. The move marked Praet's return to after two limited seasons in the , where he sought to revive his career as a dynamic amid Torino's push for mid-table stability under new ownership ambitions. Expectations centered on his technical quality and prior experience from Sampdoria to bolster Torino's midfield creativity and work rate during a transitional campaign. Praet adapted quickly under coach , who took over in late 2021 and implemented a high-intensity, pressing style that suited the Belgian's versatile skill set. Playing primarily as a box-to-box central , he featured in 23 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists while contributing to Torino's defensive solidity in a 4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 formation. His integration was aided by Jurić's emphasis on aggressive transitions, though injuries—a issue early on and foot later—limited his consistency. Key highlights included his goals against former club Sampdoria, underscoring his impact in pivotal fixtures. On 30 October 2021, Praet opened the scoring in a 3-0 home win with a close-range right-footed finish in the 17th minute, helping Torino secure a morale-boosting during a tough early-season run. He repeated the feat on 15 January 2022, heading in the winner in the 67th minute for a 2-1 away triumph, clinching Torino's first away league win in seven attempts and aiding their climb to 10th place. These strikes exemplified his role in Jurić's counter-attacking setup, where he balanced defensive duties with forward surges. The concluded in June 2022 without extension or permanent activation, as Torino evaluated Praet's injury-hit form and opted against the ; he returned to amid ongoing squad assessments.

Antwerp

On 6 September 2024, Dennis Praet joined on a free transfer following his release from City, signing a two-year with an option for a third year. The move marked Praet's return to Belgian football after eight years abroad, motivated by a desire for regular playing time and familiarity with the domestic league where he had previously excelled as a young talent. In the 2024–25 season, Praet made 31 appearances across all competitions for Antwerp, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists while accumulating 2,544 minutes on the pitch. His contributions were primarily in a central midfield role, where he offered veteran leadership, precise passing, and tactical discipline under coach Brian Priske, helping to stabilize the team's midfield in possession-based setups. In the Belgian Pro League, he featured in 16 regular-season matches (830 minutes) with 1 assist and no goals, while adding 10 play-off appearances (648 minutes) without further direct contributions; his most productive outings came in the Croky Cup, with 4 games (276 minutes), 1 goal, and 2 assists. Praet's season included standout moments in the Croky Cup, notably his goal and assist in a quarter-final victory that advanced Antwerp, showcasing his vision and set-piece delivery. However, injuries hampered his consistency, including an adductor issue in October 2024 that sidelined him for several weeks, a torn muscle bundle from January to February 2025 causing multiple missed league fixtures, and a minor knock in March 2025. Despite these setbacks, his experience contributed to Antwerp's solid mid-table finish, securing 5th place in the regular Pro League standings and qualification for the championship play-offs, where the team remained competitive. In the 2025–26 season, as of November 2025, Praet has made 9 appearances in the without scoring or assisting, continuing to provide midfield stability. His contract runs until June 2026 with the club option for extension, positioning him as a key figure in Antwerp's squad for the ongoing campaign and potential European qualification push. His return to form has revived discussions of a national team recall, given his 15 senior caps and prior experience, though he has not featured since 2022; strong performances could bolster his case ahead of 2026 qualifiers.

International career

Youth international career

Dennis Praet began his international career representing at the youth level, debuting for the under-15 team in March 2009 at the age of 14. He quickly progressed through the age groups, featuring for the U16 side with 10 appearances and 1 goal between 2009 and 2010. Praet's development continued with the U17 team from September 2010 to February 2012, where he made 4 appearances and scored 1 goal, including participation in the held in . During this tournament, competed in Group A alongside the hosts, and Praet's contributions highlighted his emerging talent as a . In 2011, Praet earned recognition beyond official matches by being named the best player at the AEGON Future Cup, an elite under-17 tournament in featuring teams like Ajax and Bayern Munich; his performances for Anderlecht's youth side in the event underscored his technical prowess and vision on the pitch. Transitioning to the U19 level in 2012, he secured 5 caps without scoring, further solidifying his reputation within Belgian youth football. Coaches and observers noted his intelligent play and close control, qualities that distinguished him in competitive settings. Praet advanced to the U21 team in January 2012, amassing 16 caps and 2 goals by March 2017. Key moments included his involvement in the qualifying campaign for the , where he scored the opening goal in a match against . His consistent displays at this level, marked by excellent technique and game vision, paved the way for his senior international debut in November 2014, just three years after his U21 introduction.

Senior international career

Praet made his senior debut for the Belgium national team on 12 November 2014, substituting into a 3–1 friendly victory over Iceland at the King Baudouin Stadium. As of November 2025, he has accumulated 15 caps and scored 2 goals for the Red Devils, with his goals coming in qualifying matches against Kazakhstan on 13 October 2019 (UEFA Euro 2020) and Belarus on 30 March 2021 (FIFA World Cup 2022). Praet was named in Belgium's squad for , where he featured as a substitute in the group stage win over (13 minutes on 12 June 2021) and in the quarter-final loss to (16 minutes on 2 July 2021), contributing to their progression from . His most recent caps came in June 2022 UEFA Nations League matches against , starting in the 6–1 home win on 8 June and substituting in the 1–0 away win on 14 June. He returned to the squad under new coach for the March 2023 friendlies against (1–0 win) and (3–2 loss), but remained an unused substitute in both fixtures. Praet's limited involvement since 2022 stems from intense competition for midfield places, exemplified by his omission from the squad despite his experience, as well as recurring injuries that hampered his club form and availability, including multiple absences in the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons due to , , and foot issues. No call-ups have followed for the campaign, with Tedesco prioritizing younger or in-form options amid Praet's ongoing recovery and adaptation at .

Career statistics

Club

Dennis Praet has accumulated 332 appearances and 30 goals across all club competitions as of November 2025, with his contributions spanning the , , , , and European tournaments. His statistical output includes 36 assists in domestic leagues alone, reflecting his role as a creative . A notable record is his 9 assists in the 2014-15 season for across league and playoff matches, the highest single-season total in his career. The following table provides a breakdown of his club statistics by season, club, competition, appearances, goals, assists, and minutes played (where available), focusing on senior appearances. Data aligned with FBref for consistency, including playoffs where applicable.
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes Played
2011-12AnderlechtJupiler Pro League700111
2011-12AnderlechtCroky Cup10045
2012-13AnderlechtJupiler Pro League (incl. Playoffs)27241,668
2012-13AnderlechtCroky Cup200150
2012-13AnderlechtUEFA Europa League Qualifying200180
2012-13AnderlechtUEFA Europa League601540
2012-13AnderlechtBelgian Super Cup10090
2013-14AnderlechtJupiler Pro League (incl. Playoffs)37532,654
2013-14AnderlechtUEFA Champions League600409
2013-14AnderlechtCroky Cup203165
2013-14AnderlechtBelgian Super Cup10081
2014-15AnderlechtJupiler Pro League (incl. Playoffs)30792,584
2014-15AnderlechtUEFA Champions League612519
2014-15AnderlechtCroky Cup210175
2014-15AnderlechtBelgian Super Cup10066
2015-16AnderlechtJupiler Pro League (incl. Playoffs)37663,129
2015-16AnderlechtUEFA Europa League901785
2015-16AnderlechtCroky Cup10090
2016-17AnderlechtJupiler Pro League10062
2016-17AnderlechtUEFA Europa League Qualifying10069
2016-17SampdoriaSerie A32111,799
2016-17SampdoriaCoppa Italia20039
2017-18SampdoriaSerie A32132,657
2017-18SampdoriaCoppa Italia300270
2018-19SampdoriaSerie A34232,890
2018-19SampdoriaCoppa Italia300300
2019-20Leicester CityPremier League27121,134
2019-20Leicester CityFA Cup400327
2019-20Leicester CityEFL Cup501349
2020-21Leicester CityPremier League1511718
2020-21Leicester CityFA Cup201107
2020-21Leicester CityUEFA Europa League610356
2020-21Leicester CityEFL Cup10018
2021-22Torino (loan)Serie A23221,539
2021-22Torino (loan)Coppa Italia1009
2022-23Leicester CityPremier League2210649
2022-23Leicester CityFA Cup20085
2022-23Leicester CityEFL Cup301252
2023-24Leicester CityChampionship1701618
2023-24Leicester CityFA Cup210195
2023-24Leicester CityEFL Cup10090
2024-25AntwerpJupiler Pro League (incl. Playoffs)1701830
2024-25AntwerpCroky Cup412276
2024-25AntwerpUEFA Europa League Qualifying1000648
2025-26AntwerpJupiler Pro League900726
2025-26AntwerpCroky Cup10019
Club Totals (as of November 2025):
ClubAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes Played
1822229~13,000
Sampdoria10647~7,955
Leicester City10756~5,000
Torino (loan)24221,548
41132,499
These figures encompass league, cup, and European matches, with assists tracked primarily in domestic leagues.

International

Dennis Praet represented the Belgium senior national team 15 times between 2014 and 2022, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist while accumulating 614 minutes of play. His appearances included 5 starts and 10 substitute outings, primarily in midfield roles such as central midfielder (CM), attacking midfielder (AM), and defensive midfielder (DM). By competition, he featured in 4 friendlies (0 goals), 4 UEFA European Championship qualifiers (1 goal), 3 UEFA Nations League matches (0 goals), 2 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (1 goal), and 2 UEFA Euro 2020 games (0 goals). Praet received no yellow or red cards during his senior international career. No additional caps since 2022. The following table details Praet's senior international appearances:
DateOpponentScoreCompetitionMinutesGoalsAssistsPositionCards
12/11/20143:1Friendlies14'00AM-
16/10/20181:1Friendlies45'00AM-
24/03/20192:0EC Qualifiers1'00AM-
06/09/20190:4EC Qualifiers14'00CM-
13/10/20190:2EC Qualifiers90'10CM-
19/11/20196:1EC Qualifiers22'00AM-
05/09/20200:233'00CM-
11/11/20202:1Friendlies90'00DM-
15/11/20202:07'00--
30/03/20211:0WC Qualifiers71'11CM-
03/06/20211:1Friendlies90'00CM-
12/06/20213:013'00AM-
02/07/20211:216'00CM-
08/09/20211:0WC Qualifiers90'10CM-
11/06/20221:118'00--
Praet also featured extensively for Belgium's youth teams, earning a total of approximately 25 caps across various age groups from U17 to U21, with 3 goals scored. Specifically, he played 16 matches for the U21 side from January 2012 to March 2017, scoring 2 goals; 5 caps for the U19 team from May to December 2012, with 0 goals; and 4 appearances for the U17 squad from September 2010 to February 2012, netting 1 goal. No appearances are recorded for the U15 or U16 levels.

Achievements

Club honours

Dennis Praet contributed to 's success in the during the early stages of his professional career, featuring in the club's title-winning campaigns of 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, and 2016–17. In the 2011–12 season, his debut senior year, he made 7 league appearances as secured the championship. In the 2012–13 season, he made 27 league appearances and scored 2 goals as secured the championship. The following year, Praet appeared in 37 league matches, netting 5 goals, while helping the team defend their title. In the 2016–17 season, before his departure in August, he made 1 league appearance as won the title. Praet also won three Belgian Super Cups with Anderlecht. In 2012, he scored the opening goal in a 3–2 victory over . The following year, Anderlecht defeated 1–0 in the 2013 Super Cup. In 2014, Praet scored in the 2–0 win over . At Leicester City, Praet was part of the squad that won the , defeating Manchester City 1–0 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, though he did not feature in the match. He played a supporting role in the team's 2020–21 triumph, the club's first in the competition since 1969. He featured in 4 FA Cup matches that season, accumulating 327 minutes on the pitch during the successful run to the final victory over Chelsea. Praet's contributions extended to Leicester's promotion from the in 2023–24, where the Foxes clinched the title with a record 97 points. He made 17 league appearances that season, providing depth in midfield as the team returned to the . Praet has not secured any major club honours during his time at Sampdoria from 2016 to 2019, his loan spell at Torino in 2021–22, or with since joining in 2024, as of November 2025.

Individual honours

Dennis Praet won the in 2014, an annual award presented to the best footballer in the for the previous calendar year, based on his standout performances with . He secured the honor by a narrow margin over Club Brugge's Victor Vazquez, polling votes from journalists, national team players, and league captains. Earlier in his career, Praet was named the best player at the 2011 AEGON Future Cup, a prestigious youth international tournament featuring clubs like Ajax and Bayern Munich, where he helped Anderlecht's under-17 side to victory. Praet was included on the 40-man shortlist for the 2014 European Golden Boy award, recognizing the top under-21 player in Europe's top leagues, though he did not advance to the final nominees. Since , Praet has not received additional major individual honors at club or international levels.

References

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  2. https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/57657/Dennis_Praet.html
  3. https://fbref.com/en/players/86695068/Dennis-Praet
  4. https://www.worldfootball.net/footballer_of_the_year/belgien/
  5. https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/dennis-praet-scout-report
  6. https://www.transfermarkt.us/dennis-praet/transfers/spieler/129588
  7. https://breakingthelines.com/squad-analysis/krc-genk-the-starting-point-from-some-of-footballs-biggest-current-stars/
  8. https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/praet-reveals-why-he-turned-down-arsenal/16l9zv4g3juku161jwisytcoy4
  9. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/belgian-attacker-dennis-praet-could-join-arsenal-liverpool-next-year-1475642
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaPcJBdjnyA
  11. http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/anderlecht/dennis-praet-13291/2014-15-champions-league-matches_a33639/
  12. https://www.levif.be/sport/autres-sports/jacobs-dennis-praet-est-unique/
  13. https://www.modernghana.com/sports/542028/frank-acheampong-wins-belgian-title-with-anderlecht-daniel.html
  14. https://www.rsca.be/en/club/palmares
  15. https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2015/01/15/dennis_praet_winsgoldenboot-1-2209089/
  16. https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/sampdoria-pounce-praet
  17. https://www.calciomercato.com/notizie/exclusive-no-agreement-between-samp-and-anderlecht-over-praet-sa/614007
  18. https://www.alamy.com/anderlechts-dennis-praet-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-jupiler-pro-league-match-between-rsc-anderlecht-and-sv-zulte-waregem-in-brussels-sunday-22-may-2016-on-the-tenth-and-last-of-the-play-off-1-of-the-belgian-soccer-championship-image500365813.html
  19. https://www.sampdoria.it/en/news-en-2/team-en-2/2016/08/24/praet-chat-why-chose-to-join-sampdoria/
  20. https://africa.espn.com/football/story/_/id/37495715/scouting-spotlight-dennis-praet-kerem-demirbay-leonardo-bittencourt
  21. https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/nov/06/youthful-sampdoria-trying-to-turn-sci-fi-champions-league-fantasy-ointo-reality
  22. https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/461089/sampdoria-as-roma
  23. https://www.transfermarkt.us/dennis-praet/leistungsdaten/spieler/129588
  24. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4307322/newcastle-sampdoria-dennis-praet/
  25. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49278429
  26. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11780394/dennis-praet-signs-for-leicester-from-sampdoria-for-18m-on-five-year-contract
  27. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/20/dennis-praet-leicester-boots-arsenal-sampdoria
  28. https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/may/15/chelsea-leicester-fa-cup-final-20210515
  29. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2364811/2021/02/04/leicester-city-brendan-rodgers-january-signings/
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  31. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cge88jkn92jo
  32. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0432ez9dxxo
  33. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dennis-praet-speaks-out-leicester-9267178
  34. https://football-italia.net/official-leicester-city-loan-praet-to-torino/
  35. https://breakingthelines.com/tactical-analysis/ivan-jurics-torino-the-fun-side-of-serie-a/
  36. https://www.transfermarkt.com/dennis-praet/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/129588/saison/2021/wettbewerb/IT1
  37. https://africa.espn.com/football/match/_/gameId/614822/sampdoria-torino
  38. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2zHvzswtC4
  39. https://www.tribalfootball.com/article/soccer-premier-league-done-deal-ex-leicester-midfielder-praet-joins-antwerp-119b8e72-ed1e-49cb-b063-57615c429428
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  41. https://www.whoscored.com/players/106413/show/dennis-praet
  42. https://tribuna.com/en/clubs/antwerp/table/2024-2025/
  43. https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/112601-dennis-praet
  44. https://www.fotmob.com/players/282012/dennis-praet
  45. https://www.fastscore.com/people/dennis-praet
  46. https://kids.kiddle.co/Dennis_Praet
  47. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37425671/dennis-praet-skill-set-making-europe-elite-take-notice
  48. https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/dennis-praet-of-belgium-celebrates-scoring-the-opening-goal-news-photo/599727672
  49. https://www.transfermarkt.us/dennis-praet/nationalmannschaft/spieler/129588
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  55. https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0253-0d042828e2d9-b173d8fcc60a-1000--anderlecht-s-praet-is-belgium-s-best/
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  58. https://www.transfermarkt.us/jupiler-pro-league/fussballerdesjahres/wettbewerb/BE1
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