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Matz Sels
Goalkeeper #26
Age 33 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €7M
Career
NF
◀ 2024 Nottingham Forest from Strasbourg
S
2018 Strasbourg from Newcastle
N
2018 Newcastle from Anderlecht
A
2017 Anderlecht from Newcastle
N
2016 Newcastle from Gent
G
2014 Gent from Lierse
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Matz Willy Els Sels is a notable GHOST for Nottingham Forest. Evidence: 27 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (85/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.
Matz Willy Els Sels Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Goalkeepers
Height 12%
Weight 13%
Experience 82%
vs Premier League
Height 70%
Weight 45%
Experience 95%
Traits
DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Shot-Stopping 54
Distribution 8
Command 44
Sweeping 85
Claiming 21
Key Strength 85 Sweeping
Area to Watch 8 Distribution
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Matz Willy Els Sels this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham | 97' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 95' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 97' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace | 45' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest | 91' | 6.7 | - | - | 28 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Rizespor 1-1 Alanyaspor | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal | 95' | 6.9 | - | - | 27 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Osasuna 3-2 Oviedo | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Jan 06, 2026 | West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 17' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest | 92' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Dec 03, 2025 | Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest | 95' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest | 34 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa | 51 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Burnley | 54 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest | 51 |
| May 02, 2026 | Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 51 |
| May 17, 2026 | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 52 |
| May 24, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth | 41 |
Player Market Value
Track Matz Willy Els Sels's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €7.0M
Peak Value €8.0M (Q4'19)
€8.0M €4.0M €0
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Matz Sels is Nottingham Forest's Bronze Engine, providing a foundation of experience at the City Ground. A decorated veteran with nine career trophies, including league titles in Belgium and England, Sels has established himself as a vital component of the squad since his arrival from Ligue 1. Building his body of work in the Premier League, he has become a symbol of the club's defensive resilience.
Spanning 20 appearances and over 1,600 minutes this season, Sels is currently on an upward trajectory as his recent performances begin to outpace his seasonal average. While he occasionally carries the GHOST badge due to low involvement in the team's build-up play—averaging just 27 touches per 90 minutes—his true value lies in his concentration. A Workrate score of 87 highlights his relentless focus and mental stamina between the sticks. He remains a picture of reliability for a side looking to maintain their impressive form in the top flight.
With a market value of €7M and a stable trend, Sels represents a high-value asset for Forest. As the season enters a period of high Stakes matches, his experience in crunch match situations will be essential for the club to secure their position in the upper half of the table.