Arthur Theate

Early career

Theate played youth football for Alliance Melen-Micheroux, Eupen, Genk and Standard Liège. Until reaching the under-14 level, he played as a striker at Eupen. At Genk, he was repositioned as a left winger after the arrival of a new player, after which he moved to the position of left-back and then centre-back. During his time at the Genk youth academy, his future at times looked uncertain, and he was described as being physically tough, but not always refined. After three years playing for the Genk youth teams, he joined Standard Liège where he also struggled with regular midfielder Damjan Pavlović being played as left-back in the youth team to replace Theate. He soon returned to Genk, where he trained with the first team during the 2019–20 pre-season under head coach Felice Mazzu. After this, however, Theate failed to make the cut and was demoted to the reserves. He returned to Standard in 2019, but barely a year after his return, Standard let him go again.

Oostende

In the summer of 2020, Theate saw no prospects of succeeding at Standard Liège, after which he was offered a trial with Belgian First Division A club Oostende. After a week of practicing with the first team, he was able to convince German coach Alexander Blessin of his abilities. Blessin mainly noticed his explosiveness and power, ideal for his high five-man backline and Gegenpressing tactics. Previously, Theate had not been able to convince Lommel or Lierse Kempenzonen during…

Theate received his first call-up to the senior Belgium squad for the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals. He made his debut on 16 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Wales. He was selected for national coach Roberto Martínez's squad ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but failed to make an appearance as the Red Devils were knocked out of the tournament at the group stages for the first time since 1998.

Club

As of match played 8 May 2026

International

As of match played 1 July 2026

Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Theate goal.