Matz Sels
Nottingham Forest/G/
BelgiumPlayer Info
Matz Sels is a Belgian international goalkeeper who has established himself as a reliable presence between the posts, currently playing for Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League. The 34-year-old shot-stopper began his professional career in his homeland with Lierse before a move to Gent propelled him into the spotlight. His consistent performances in Belgium earned him a transfer to Newcastle United in 2016, giving him his first taste of English football. After a stint back in France with Strasbourg, where he won the Coupe de la Ligue in 2019, Sels returned to England with Nottingham Forest in 2024, providing crucial top-flight experience. Standing at 188cm, he is known for his sharp reflexes, strong aerial command, and excellent distribution with his feet. Sels has also been a part of the Belgian national team setup, serving as a capable deputy to Thibaut Courtois. His career is marked by steady progression and a proven ability to perform at the highest levels of club football in multiple countries.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/01/31
RC Strasbourg Alsace
Nottingham Forest6500000€
Transfer
2018/07/25
Newcastle UnitedRC Strasbourg Alsace4000000€
Transfer
2018/06/29
AnderlechtNewcastle UnitedLoan Ended
2017/06/30
Newcastle UnitedAnderlechtLoan
2016/06/30
KAA GentNewcastle United6600000€
Transfer
2014/01/02
Lierse SKKAA Gent810000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Nottingham Forest
UEFA Europa League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
5
Minutes Per Game
450
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
81
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
30
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
5
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
1