Summary

Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium), Midfielder, 24 caps, 2 international goals, model: 2.9% to score anytime at WC 2026

Alexis Saelemaekers

#56 Midfielder AC Milan (ITA) Belgium

Alexis Saelemaekers is a 27-year-old midfielder for AC Milan (ITA) and Belgium. He has earned 24 caps and 2 international goals for Belgium. Our model puts Belgium's title chance at 4% with a 95% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

24 Caps

2 Goals

3 Season goals

3 Assists

7.37 Form rating

Age27Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Weight159 lbsMarket value€22.9M

View next match prediction See Belgium team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Steady

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Alexis Saelemaekers · the model’s read

Alexis Saelemaekers brings 24 caps and 2 international goals for Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for AC Milan (ITA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Saelemaekers's anytime-goalscoring probability at 2.9% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.10 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Alexis Saelemaekers: World Cup 2026 Form

How Alexis has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.3

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

7.8

Last match vs New Zealand

6.7

vs Iran

58 min

7.8

vs New Zealand

18 min · 1G 0A

Alexis Saelemaekers: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (55 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.3

Career baseline 7.2

4.74 Shotsper 90 min 1.76

1.18 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.46

— Key passesper 90 min 1.88

2.37 Tacklesper 90 min 2.16

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.81

3.55 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.94

66 Touchesper 90 min 68

At World Cup 2026, Alexis is rating 7.3 — in line with his 7.2 career baseline.

Belgium Squad

Full squad

Alexis is part of a Belgium squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Axel Witsel Midfielder 0.57 Key passes / 90

Romelu Lukaku Forward 2.84 Shots / 90

Kevin De Bruyne Midfielder 2.95 Key passes / 90

Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Youri Tielemans Midfielder 1.83 Key passes / 90

Thomas Meunier Defender 1.55 Tackles / 90

Alexis Saelemaekers: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Bologna

2023 - 2024

Milan

2020 - 2020

Anderlecht

2018 - 2020

Belgium U21

2018 - 2020

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Italian Serie A 2021-2022

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Italian Serie A
2021-2022

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Alexis's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

1 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Milan ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Alexis Saelemaekers: Quick Facts

#56Shirt number

27Age

1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Height

159 lbsWeight

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, BelgiumBirthplace

AC Milan (ITA)Club

Part of the Belgium squad at World Cup 2026

Belgium team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Alexis Saelemaekers play?

Alexis Saelemaekers plays as a Midfielder for AC Milan (ITA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Belgium.

How many caps does Alexis Saelemaekers have?

Alexis Saelemaekers has 24 international caps for Belgium, with 2 international goals.

What trophies has Alexis Saelemaekers won?

Alexis Saelemaekers has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Italian Serie A (x1).

What is Belgium's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Belgium at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 95% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Belgium in at World Cup 2026?

Belgium are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.