Matz Sels

A steady goalkeeper who thrives on sharp handling and clean decision-making, often keeping Forest alive in tight matches. He plays with calm, rarely overreacting, and gives defenders confidence behind them.

Belgium | Goalkeeper

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Sels is a reliable shot-stopper with strong positioning and calm distribution, valued for his consistency rather than spectacle.

He’s quick off his line, composed when collecting crosses, and often provides Forest with crucial saves during sustained pressure spells.

Season Snapshot

League only
Minutes played
2667
86.03 per match
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded
39
Saves
95

Team Stats

Per 90 & season totals
Appearances
31
Minutes played
2667
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded
39
Saves
95

League Rankings

Among Premier League Stats goalkeepers
Clean sheets
16th of 21
Saves
11th of 39
Save %
7th of 39
Goals conceded
11th of 38

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Matz Sels: A Calm Presence in Goal

Forest’s steady last line, built to keep things simple and make the saves that stop matches slipping away.

Sels plays like a goalkeeper who believes calm is contagious. He catches cleanly, parries safely, and rarely turns pressure into panic. For Forest, who often face long periods without the ball, having a keeper who stays composed is vital because it helps the team reset rather than crumble.

He’s also brave in crowded areas. He comes for crosses, claims space, and doesn’t shy away from physical contact. When Forest grind out points, Sels is often one of the reasons, not through noise, but through control, the kind that keeps a season alive.

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