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Matz Sels

Matz Willy Els Sels
BelgiumAge34Goalkeeper
Market Value€3.50m
Nottingham Forest· Premier League
31
Played
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
29g
90min blocks
FIFA AttributesEA FC
Nottingham Forest
Pace82Shooting79Passing78Dribbling82Defending36Physical81
81Overall
81Potential
-Value
-Wage
Pace82
Shooting79
Passing78
Dribbling82
Defending36
Physical81
Height188cmWeight75kgPreferred FootRightWeak Foot★★★☆☆Skill Moves★★☆☆☆
Pace
Acceleration37
Sprint Speed35
Shooting
Positioning-
Finishing16
Shot Power59
Long Shots18
Volleys19
Penalties22
Passing
Vision58
Crossing16
FK Accuracy17
Short Passing48
Long Passing53
Curve17
Dribbling
Agility36
Balance34
Reactions77
Ball Control33
Dribbling19
Composure61
Defending
Interceptions17
Heading Accuracy14
Def Awareness14
Stand Tackle15
Slide Tackle14
Physical
Jumping63
Stamina26
Strength65
Aggression29
Goalkeeper
Diving82
Handling79
Kicking78
GK Positioning81
Reflexes82
Position
Goalkeeper
Main Position
Goalkeeper
Date of Birth
1992-02-26(34)
Height
1,88
Preferred Foot
right
Place of Birth
Lint
Citizenship
Belgium
Contract & Agent
Joined
2024-02-01
Contract Until
2027-06-30
Last Extension
2025-07-18
Agent
Cherry Sports ✓
Market Value
€3.50m
Last Updated
2026-06-03
International
Belgium
Honours
French league cup winnerBelgian championBelgian Super Cup Winner ×2English 2nd tier champion
Career Achievements

Matz Sels has won the Belgian Pro League, the Belgian Super Cup twice, the French League Cup, and the English Championship (second tier). He was also named in the Belgian Pro League Team of the Year during his time at Gent.

Biography

Matz Sels is a Belgian professional goalkeeper who began his career at Lierse before moving to Gent, where he won the Belgian Pro League title. He later played for Newcastle United in the Premier League and had a successful stint at Strasbourg, winning the French League Cup. Sels has also represented Belgium at the youth levels and is known for his consistent performances between the posts.

Playing Style

Sels is a reliable shot-stopper with good reflexes and command of his penalty area. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet, aiding in build-up play, but can occasionally be prone to errors under pressure. His height and positioning make him effective in dealing with crosses and long-range efforts.

Market Value History
Season Stats (Premier League)
All seasons (91)
SeasonCompAppsGAYCRCMin
25/26Premier League3100202667
25/26International Friendlies1000090
25/26FA Cup10000120
25/26UEFA Europa League60000540
25/26EFL Cup000000
24/25UEFA Nations League A000000
24/25Premier League3800403420
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23/24Premier League1600101440
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23/24Coupe de France000000
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22/23Coupe de France1000090
22/23Ligue 13800203420
22/23European Qualifiers30000225
21/22International Friendlies1000090
21/22Coupe de France1000090
21/22Ligue 13700103330
2025World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)30000270
2025UEFA Nations League Play-off1000090
2024UEFA Euro000000
2022World Cup000000
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2021UEFA Nations League Finals000000
2021UEFA Euro000000
2012UEFA Under-19 Euro000000
20/21International Friendlies100001
20/21Coupe de France000000
20/21Ligue 160000540
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19/20Coupe de France20000180
19/20Ligue 12700002430
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18/19Coupe de France1000090
18/19Ligue 13700203330
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17/18Jupiler Pro League Champions' Play-Offs100010900
17/18UEFA Champions League30000270
17/18Croky Cup1000090
17/18Volkswagen Supercup1000090
17/18Jupiler Pro League2200001980
16/17World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)000000
16/17Premier League 230000270
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16/17International Friendlies000000
16/17FA Cup30000270
16/17Premier League 2 Playoffs1000090
16/17EFL Cup20000210
16/17Premier League Cup000000
15/16International Friendlies000000
15/16Jupiler Pro League Champions' Play-Offs100000900
15/16UEFA Champions League80000720
15/16Croky Cup40000360
15/16Volkswagen Supercup1000090
15/16Jupiler Pro League3000002700
14/15European Qualifiers000000
14/15Jupiler Pro League Champions' Play-Offs90000810
14/15Croky Cup60010495
14/15Jupiler Pro League3001002700
13/14UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying1000090
13/14Jupiler Pro League Europe Play-Offs60000540
13/14International Friendlies000000
13/14Croky Cup30000300
13/14Jupiler Pro League90000810
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12/13International Friendlies20000170
12/13Croky Cup1000090
12/13Jupiler Pro League3000002700
11/12UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying1000090
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11/12Croky Cup000000
11/12Jupiler Pro League000000
10/11UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers1000090
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10/11International Friendlies40000315
10/11Croky Cup000000
10/11Jupiler Pro League000000
09/10UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers000000
09/10International Friendlies20000135
09/10Croky Cup000000
09/10Challenger Pro League000000
08/09UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification000000
08/09International Friendlies000000
National Team Matches (91)
DateOpponentH/AResultCompetitionMinGAYC
2026-04-01Belgium✈1:1International Friendlies90000
2026-03-28Belgium✈2:5International Friendlies-000
2025-11-18Liechtenstein🏠7:0World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-11-15Belgium✈1:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)90000
2025-10-13Belgium✈2:4World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-10-10North Macedonia🏠0:0World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-09-07Kazakhstan🏠6:0World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-09-04Belgium✈0:6World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-06-09Wales🏠4:3World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)90000
2025-06-06Belgium✈1:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)90000
2025-03-23Ukraine🏠3:0UEFA Nations League Play-off90000
2025-03-20Belgium-3:3UEFA Nations League Play-off-000
2024-11-17Belgium✈1:0UEFA Nations League A-000
2024-11-14Italy🏠0:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2024-10-14France🏠1:2UEFA Nations League A-000
2024-10-10Belgium✈2:2UEFA Nations League A-000
2024-09-09Belgium✈2:0UEFA Nations League A-000
2024-09-06Belgium✈1:3UEFA Nations League A-000
2024-07-01Belgium✈1:0UEFA Euro-000
2024-06-26Belgium✈0:0UEFA Euro-000
2024-06-22Belgium✈0:2UEFA Euro-000
2024-06-17Belgium✈1:0UEFA Euro-000
2024-06-08Luxembourg🏠3:0International Friendlies-000
2024-06-05Montenegro🏠2:0International Friendlies-000
2024-03-26Belgium✈2:2International Friendlies90000
2024-03-23Belgium✈0:0International Friendlies83000
2023-11-19Azerbaijan🏠5:0European Qualifiers-000
2023-11-15Serbia🏠1:0International Friendlies90000
2023-10-16Sweden🏠1:1European Qualifiers45000
2023-10-13Belgium✈2:3European Qualifiers90000
2023-09-12Estonia🏠5:0European Qualifiers-000
2023-09-09Belgium✈0:1European Qualifiers-000
2023-06-20Belgium✈0:3European Qualifiers90000
2023-06-17Austria🏠1:1European Qualifiers-000
2023-03-28Belgium✈2:3International Friendlies-000
2023-03-24Belgium✈0:3European Qualifiers-000
2022-12-01Belgium✈0:0World Cup-000
2022-11-27Belgium✈2:0World Cup-000
2022-11-23Belgium✈0:1World Cup-000
2022-11-18Belgium✈2:1International Friendlies-000
2022-09-25Belgium✈1:0UEFA Nations League A-000
2022-09-22Wales🏠2:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2022-06-14Belgium✈0:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2022-06-11Belgium✈1:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2022-06-08Poland🏠6:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2022-06-03Netherlands🏠1:4UEFA Nations League A-000
2022-03-29Burkina Faso🏠3:0International Friendlies90000
2022-03-26Belgium✈2:2International Friendlies-000
2021-11-16Belgium✈1:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2021-11-13Estonia🏠3:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2021-10-10Belgium✈2:1UEFA Nations League Finals-000
2021-10-07Belgium✈3:2UEFA Nations League Finals-000
2021-09-08Belgium✈0:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2021-09-05Czechia🏠3:0World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2021-09-02Belgium✈2:5World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2021-07-02Belgium✈2:1UEFA Euro-000
2021-06-27Belgium✈0:1UEFA Euro-000
2021-06-21Belgium✈0:2UEFA Euro-000
2021-06-17Belgium✈1:2UEFA Euro-000
2021-06-12Belgium✈0:3UEFA Euro-000
2021-06-06Croatia🏠1:0International Friendlies-000
2021-06-03Greece🏠1:1International Friendlies1000
2019-11-19Cyprus🏠6:1European Qualifiers-000
2019-11-16Belgium✈1:4European Qualifiers-000
2019-10-13Belgium✈0:2European Qualifiers-000
2019-10-10San Marino🏠9:0European Qualifiers-000
2019-09-09Belgium✈0:4European Qualifiers-000
2019-09-06Belgium✈0:4European Qualifiers-000
2019-06-11Scotland🏠3:0European Qualifiers-000
2019-06-08Kazakhstan🏠3:0European Qualifiers-000
2019-03-24Belgium✈0:2European Qualifiers-000
2019-03-21Russia🏠3:1European Qualifiers-000
2018-11-18Belgium✈5:2UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-11-15Iceland🏠2:0UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-10-16Netherlands🏠1:1International Friendlies-000
2018-10-12Switzerland🏠2:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-09-11Belgium✈0:3UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-09-07Belgium✈0:4International Friendlies-000
2018-06-02Portugal🏠0:0International Friendlies-000
2018-03-27Saudi Arabia🏠4:0International Friendlies-000
2017-03-28Belgium✈3:3International Friendlies-000
2017-03-25Greece🏠1:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2016-11-13Estonia🏠8:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2016-11-09Belgium✈1:1International Friendlies-000
2016-10-10Belgium✈0:6World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2016-10-07Bosnia-Herzegovina🏠4:0World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2016-09-06Belgium✈0:3World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2016-09-01Spain🏠0:2International Friendlies-000
2015-11-13Italy🏠3:1International Friendlies-000
2015-10-13Israel🏠3:1European Qualifiers-000
2015-10-10Belgium✈1:4European Qualifiers-000
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