1. Dennis Praet was born on 14 May 1994 and is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Antwerp and the Belgium national team.
15 Facts About Dennis Praet
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Dennis Praet 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.
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Dennis Praet was part of a strong generation at the club and scouts considered him one of the top talents.
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Dennis Praet became part of Belgium's youth teams and attracted the interest of clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, Ajax and Lille.
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In May 2010 Dennis Praet transferred from Genk to Anderlecht turning down more lucrative offers.
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In March 2012, Dennis Praet signed a new contract until 2015.
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Dennis Praet made his 100th competitive appearance for the club in the league match at Club Brugge on 31 August 2014.
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Dennis Praet 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.
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Dennis Praet polled five points ahead of Victor Vazquez of Club Brugge.
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On 24 August 2016, Dennis Praet's move to Sampdoria was finalised.
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Dennis 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.
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On 31 August 2021, Dennis Praet joined Torino on a season-long loan.
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On 6 September 2024, Dennis Praet signed a contract with Antwerp for two seasons with an option for a third.
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Dennis 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.
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On 6 November 2014, Dennis 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.