Dennis Praet

• Full name: Dennis Praet
• Date of birth: May 14, 1994
• Place of birth: Leuven, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Position: Central midfielder / Attacking midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights

• Youth career: Began at OH Leuven, moved to Genk academy (KV Mechelen and Anderlecht also involved early), developed at KRC Genk youth system.
• Genk (senior): Broke into first team at K.R.C. Genk, made senior debut and played primarily as an emerging midfield talent.
• Anderlecht: Transferred to R.S.C. Anderlecht where he became more prominent in Belgian top flight and gained wider attention for his technical ability and passing range.
• Serie A — Sampdoria: Praet moved to U.C. Sampdoria (initially on loan in 2016 then permanently) and featured as a creative midfielder known for vision, ball retention and set-piece delivery.
• Leicester City: In 2019 Praet signed for Leicester City in the English Premier League, continuing to play centrally with versatility to occupy attacking or deeper midfield roles.
• Return to Serie A / Later moves: After Leicester, Praet returned to Italy on loan at Torino and has also had spells back in Serie A — his precise club status can change with transfers and loans.

International career

• Represented Belgium at youth levels (U15 through U21) and earned senior caps for the Belgium national team, appearing in qualifiers and friendly matches.
• Part of a generation of technically gifted Belgian midfielders; competition for places in the national team is strong.

Playing style and strengths

• Technically gifted with good close control and first touch.
• Excellent passing range — capable of short combination play and progressive long passes.
• Composed on the ball, reads the game well, and contributes to buildup play from midfield.
• Can play as a number 8, number 10, or deeper-lying playmaker depending on tactical setup.

Notable facts

• Praet gained recognition in Italy for adapting quickly to Serie A’s tactical demands and bringing balance between creativity and defensive work rate.
• Has been used by managers for his versatility and professionalism on and off the pitch.

The above summarizes Dennis Praet’s background and career, including his time at Sampdoria. Club affiliations and international appearances may have changed since this summary, so check the latest club roster or official sources for the most current information.