Matz Sels

Basic information

• Full name: Matz Johan Sels
• Date of birth: 26 May 1992
• Place of birth: Sint-Truiden, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: Approximately 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)

Career overview (highlights)

• Youth clubs: Began at Sint-Truidense V.V. (Sint-Truiden)
• Sint-Truiden: Made his senior debut and established himself in the Belgian Pro League with Sint-Truiden.
• Gent (KAA Gent): Transferred to Gent, where he won the Belgian Pro League title in the 2014–15 season and gained wider recognition.
• Newcastle United: Moved to Newcastle United (England) in 2016 but had limited first-team opportunities.
• Loan to Anderlecht: Spent time on loan at R.S.C. Anderlecht to gain playing time.
• Return to France — Strasbourg (Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace): Joined Strasbourg and served as first-choice goalkeeper for multiple seasons, becoming a key player for the club in Ligue 1.
• International: Represented Belgium at youth levels and received senior squad call-ups; earned caps for the Belgium national team.

Notable attributes

• Commanding presence in goal due to his height and reach
• Good shot-stopping ability and penalty-saving record
• Comfortable with the ball at his feet for distribution from the back

Honours (selected)

• Belgian Pro League: 2014–15 (with Gent)

Recent status

• Matz Sels played several seasons as Strasbourg's goalkeeper in Ligue 1. For the most current club status, appearances and statistics, refer to up-to-date sources such as the club website, league records, or sports databases, as player transfers and status can change.