Age, Biography and Wiki
Matz Sels (Matz Willy Els Sels) was born on 26 February, 1992 in Lint, Belgium, is a Belgian footballer (born 1992). Discover Matz Sels's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?
| Popular As |
Matz Willy Els Sels |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
32 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
26 February 1992 |
| Birthday |
26 February |
| Birthplace |
Lint, Belgium |
| Nationality |
Belgium
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Matz Sels Height, Weight & Measurements
At 32 years old, Matz Sels height is 1.88 m and Weight 75 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.88 m |
| Weight |
75 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Matz Sels Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Matz Sels worth at the age of 32 years old? Matz Sels’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Belgium. We have estimated Matz Sels's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Matz Sels Social Network
Timeline
Matz Willy Els Sels (born 26 February 1992) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Belgium national team.
Sels started his youth career at Kontich, and transferred to Lierse at the age of seven.
Over there, he started in 2010 in the first team.
After the departure of Eiji Kawashima to Standard Liège in the summer of 2012, Sels became the first choice keeper.
In his first game in the First Division, on 29 July 2012 against Gent, he saved a penalty.
At the start of the 2013–2014 season, when he refused to sign a new contract, he was demoted to the second team.
On 31 December 2013, it was announced that Sels would complete a transfer to KAA Gent once the transfer window opened.
He would become the number one goalkeeper as Frank Boeckx's contract was due to expire at the end of the season.
Sels made his debut for AA Gent on 14 January 2014 against K.V. Kortrijk, in the quarter-finals of the Belgian Cup.
He helped AA Gent qualify for the next round after penalties; with the game ending 1–1 on aggregate.
Sels played a key role in helping AA Gent become champions of the 2014–15 Belgian Pro League; the first national championship in their club history.
This triumph allowed AA Gent to qualify for the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League.
On his Champions League debut Sels dramatically saved an Alexandre Lacazette penalty to help his side secure a 1–1 draw with Olympique Lyonnais.
Sels was called up to the Belgium squad in October 2015 for Euro 2016 qualifiers against Andorra and Israel.
He was named in the Roberto Martinez Belgian squad for the friendly against Saudi Arabia in Brussels on 27 March.
On 13 January 2016 he was voted Best Goalkeeper of Belgium 2015.
On 29 June 2016, Sels completed a transfer to Newcastle United on a five-year contract for a reported transfer fee of £6.5 million.
Sels made his Newcastle debut in the Championship on 5 August against Fulham.
Sels kept a run of four clean sheets spanning 20 August to 13 September.
Sels came under considerable fire from Newcastle fans for allowing a late equaliser from Aaron Tshibola at Aston Villa on 24 September.
Despite receiving endorsement from manager Rafa Benítez during the week, Sels lost his place in the lineup to Karl Darlow against Norwich City on 28 September.
His displacement from the lineup also received notable media coverage in his native Belgium.
When Newcastle's next League Cup tilt came up, it was Sels who got the start, enjoying a clean sheet in a 6–0 victory over Preston North End on 25 October.
On 22 June 2017, Sels signed for Anderlecht on a season-long loan.
On 27 July 2018, Sels moved to French side RC Strasbourg Alsace for £3.5 million.
On 1 February 2024, Sels moved to Nottingham Forest.
He made his Premier League debut for Forest 3 days later, away to Bournemouth, in a 1–1 draw.
In May 2018 he was named in Belgium's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
However, he did not make the final 23.
In May 2021, Sels was named in Belgium's provisional squad for the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020.
He made his debut on 3 June 2021 in a friendly against Greece, substituting Simon Mignolet in the 90th minute.
