ARTHUR THEATE
Defender · Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
“A centre-back who builds play from the back with rare composure and physicality.”
GoalPost verdict
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GoalPost read
A centre-back who builds play from the back with rare composure and physicality.
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GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A centre-back who builds play from the back with rare composure and physicality.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
72%
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GoalPost verdict
A centre-back who builds play from the back with rare composure and physicality.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
6Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
50Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
13Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
82Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Creation
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.03
0.51
per 90
0.27
6%
50%
0.39
2.8
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.03
season rate
Shots / 90
0.51
shot volume
Shot accuracy
53%
9/17 on target
Conversion
6%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.50
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
0.39
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Theate dominates the defensive line through intelligent positioning and aggressive ball recovery, then transitions immediately into the playmaker role—carrying possession forward with clean technique and vision rather than hoisting it clear. His willingness to receive under pressure and drive into midfield makes him the quarterback of any back line, turning defense into the launch pad for attacks.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
In his prime years, Theate remains one of Europe's most progressive defensive talents, though his path to major tournament football remains uncertain. His combination of physicality and on-the-ball intelligence makes him a rare commodity in modern defending.
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Analysis overview
Theate dominates the defensive line through intelligent positioning and aggressive ball recovery, then transitions immediately into the playmaker role—carrying possession forward with clean technique and vision rather than hoisting it clear. His willingness to receive under pressure and drive into midfield makes him the quarterback of any back line, turning defense into the launch pad for attacks.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.51
SoT / 90
0.27
Accuracy
53%
Conversion
6%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Defender
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
2 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A centre-back who builds play from the back with rare composure and physicality.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 7.2 |
 Bundesliga | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2,143 | 6.8 |
 UEFA Champions League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 720 | 6.58 |
| Total | 33 | 1 | 0 | 2,983 | 6.86 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.03
Shots
0.51
per 90
Shots on target
0.27
Conversion %
6%
Dribbles
50%
Key passes
0.39
Pass accuracy
88%
Fouls won
0.48
per 90
Def actions
2.81
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  New Zealand | World Cup | W1-5 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jun 21 |  Iran | World Cup | D0-0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Bundesliga2,143 (72%)UEFA Champions League720 (24%)DFB Pokal120 (4%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Belgium | Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.25 |
| 2025/26 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0.03 | 6.76 |
| 2024/25 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0.02 | 7.10 |
| 2023/24 |  Rennes | Ligue 1 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 0.09 | 7.02 |
| 2022/23 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0.13 | 6.94 |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Career timeline detail
Eintracht Frankfurt
2024 – 2025
Apps
92
Goals
2
Assists
0
Minutes
7,931
Competition breakdown
| Bundesliga | 33 app | 1 g | 6.76 |
| Bundesliga | 59 app | 1 g | 7.10 |
Goal timeline
2 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Belgium
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.76
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Belgium
Group context
Tournament overview
In his prime years, Theate remains one of Europe's most progressive defensive talents, though his path to major tournament football remains uncertain. His combination of physicality and on-the-ball intelligence makes him a rare commodity in modern defending.
Appearances
15
Best finish
Third
FIFA rank
9
Titles
0
Belgium · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
68
Avg rating
6.76
Minutes
2,983
G/A 90
0.03
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
Belgium · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Egypt | Lumen Field | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Iran | SoFi Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 27 | New Zealand | BC Place | 3:00 AM |
A. Theate · projection status
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