Arthur Theate

Following his move to Bologna, Theate's current-season form is level with last season (Season 29→29), while his Rating held around 69. His peak season for form remains 2022/23 (Season 44).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	BolognaLoan · 16th	2	0	6.5	69	29
2025/26	Eintracht Frankfurt · 8th	24	1	6.8	69	29
2024/25	Eintracht FrankfurtLoan · 3rd	31	0	7.1	83	40
2023/24	Rennes · 10th	28	2	7.14	77	28
2022/23	Rennes · 4th	35	4	6.92	87	44

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 2 earlier seasons in the full career.

Belgium · international

Side	Apps	G
Belgium	36	1
Belgium U21	3	0
Belgium U19	5	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Key starterCentral defender

A. Theate is a 26-year-old central defender at Eintracht Frankfurt, rated 68.8 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (70% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Theate.

On the season, Theate graded 29 for current form (age-blind), on 5 clean sheets and 3.402 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 29 → 29). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2022/23.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 69. At 26 Theate is in his prime years, and a market index of 41.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2022/23Holding levelRemarkably consistentInjury-hit 2025/264 clubs

68.8

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

28.5

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

70%

Minutes

a regular starter

3.4

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Eintracht Frankfurt finished 8th of 18 · a mid-table side

Apps

3.4

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 70% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

Rated 68.8 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %70%

Available fixtures34 of 34

Goals / 900.042

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.042

Defensive actions / 903.402

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Cards / 900.336

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~43), then tapers with age. At 26, Theate sits on 41.1, at or near its peak. The blue line is Theate's projected Rating — 68.8 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles35

Interceptions30

Blocks16

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards8

Red cards0

Transfer history

€19M total transfer fees · 7 moves

Bologna(on loan)Aug 2026 – now

Eintracht Frankfurtuntil Aug 2026

Rennes(back from loan)Jan 2025 – Aug 2026

Eintracht FrankfurtFeb 2025 – Jan 2025

RennesJul 2022 – Feb 2025€ 19M

Bolognauntil Jul 2022

OOostende(back from loan)Jul 2022 – Jul 2022

BolognaJul 2022 – Jul 2022

Bologna(on loan)Aug 2021 – Jul 2022

OOostendeuntil Aug 2021

About A. Theate

Arthur Nicolas Theate is a 26-year-old centre-back who plays for Bologna, born on May 25, 2000 in Liège, standing 185 cm tall. He is from Belgium. Bologna currently sit 16th of 20 in the Serie A.

This season

In the current season, A. Theate has made 2 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 180 minutes, averaging a 6.65 match rating over his last 2 rated games.

Recent matches

September 13, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Napoli (90 minutes, 6.7 rating)
September 6, 2026: 2-2 draw at home vs Sassuolo (90 minutes, 6.6 rating)

A. Theate's next match is on September 19, 2026, when Bologna face Torino at home in the Serie A.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates A. Theate at 68.8 with a Season form score of 28.5. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 7 recorded seasons, A. Theate has totalled 189 club appearances with 14 goals and 1 assist for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2020/21, with 35 appearances for Oostende.

A. Theate's career has also included time at Eintracht Frankfurt, Rennes and OOostende.

On the international stage, A. Theate has represented Belgium, Belgium U21, Belgium U19 — 44 caps and 1 goal in our records.

Transfer news

→ BolognaConfirmed

Bologna seal €1m Arthur Theate loan deal

100%

will it happen

Bologna have completed the signing of A. Theate — the move is confirmed, led by Fabrizio Romano (reported by multiple outlets) and corroborated by 10 reports (100% credibility).

100% credibility·10 reports·led by Fabrizio Romano (reported by multiple outlets)

The reports (10)

Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (reported by multiple outlets)ConcreteNamed source
Bologna have reached a verbal agreement to sign Arthur Theate from Eintracht Frankfurt — initial loan with €15m buy option and 15% sell-on clause; medical/travel in next 24h reported.
Bologna have reached a verbal agreement to sign Arthur Theate from Eintracht Frankfurt — initial loan with €15m buy option and 15% sell-on clause; medical/travel in next 24h reported.
Mixed reliability · 60%FussballTransfersConcreteNamed source
Bologna and Eintracht have a verbal agreement for Arthur Theate to return to Bologna on loan with a €15m buy option.
Bologna and Eintracht have a verbal agreement for Arthur Theate to return to Bologna on loan with a €15m buy option.
Mixed reliability · 57%Fussballeuropa
Eintracht have found a buyer for Arthur Theate: expected loan to Bologna with €1m loan fee and €15m purchase option, verbal agreement in place.
Eintracht have found a buyer for Arthur Theate: expected loan to Bologna with €1m loan fee and €15m purchase option, verbal agreement in place.
Mixed reliability · 50%Quotidiano Sport (english site of quotidiano.net)
Bologna working on bringing Arthur Theate back — loan with option to buy being discussed as Eintracht told player he isn't in plans.
Bologna working on bringing Arthur Theate back — loan with option to buy being discussed as Eintracht told player he isn't in plans.
Mixed reliability · 50%la Repubblica (Bologna edition)
Report: Arthur Theate is close to returning to Bologna — agreement with Eintracht for a loan with right to buy at €15m; Theate expected in Bologna for medicals.
Report: Arthur Theate is close to returning to Bologna — agreement with Eintracht for a loan with right to buy at €15m; Theate expected in Bologna for medicals.
Mixed reliability · 50%1000cuorirossoblu (Bologna fan/transfer news site)ConcreteNamed source
Multiple reports: Arthur Theate is close to a move back to Bologna on loan from Eintracht with an option to buy (reported €15m).
Multiple reports: Arthur Theate is close to a move back to Bologna on loan from Eintracht with an option to buy (reported €15m).
Mixed reliability · 50%Hessenschau
Hessenschau reports (citing transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri) that Arthur Theate is close to a move from Eintracht to Bologna.
Hessenschau reports (citing transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri) that Arthur Theate is close to a move from Eintracht to Bologna.
Trusted source · 85%Calciomercato.itConcreteNamed source
Bologna closing in on re-signing Arthur Theate — loan with option to buy reported; Theate expected to return to Serie A.
Bologna closing in on re-signing Arthur Theate — loan with option to buy reported; Theate expected to return to Serie A.
Trusted source · 75%Sport1.pl
Polish outlet Sport1.pl reports Bologna have reached an agreement with Eintracht for Arthur Theate’s return on loan with a purchase option.
Polish outlet Sport1.pl reports Bologna have reached an agreement with Eintracht for Arthur Theate’s return on loan with a purchase option.
Mixed reliability · 58%Sky Sport (Italy)
Bologna have opened contact with Eintracht for Arthur Theate as they consider a return for the Belgian defender.
Bologna have opened contact with Eintracht for Arthur Theate as they consider a return for the Belgian defender.