Thomas Foket

Thomas Foket (born 25 September 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Challenger Pro League side RSCA Futures and the Belgium national team.

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.

Gent In March 2012, Foket signed a two-year contract with Gent.

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

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. The transfer fee was reported as €3.5 million.

International career In November 2016 Foket received his first call-up to the senior Belgium squad for matches against Netherlands and Estonia. 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.

Career statistics

Honours Gent Belgian Pro League: 2014–15 Belgian Super Cup: 2015