Arthur Theate

Arthur Theate is a left-footed centre-back whose aggressive pressing and willingness to carry the ball into midfield made him one of Ligue 1's more eye-catching defenders during his time at Rennes. His move to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024 brought him into a club accustomed to European competition, where his physicality suits the Bundesliga's direct style. Still only 26, he has established himself as Belgium's first-choice left-sided centre-back, offering something different from the more conservative options in the squad — a defender who genuinely initiates attacks rather than simply enabling them.