Martin Linnes
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Martin Linnes 2026 season stats
As a left back, Martin Linnes has appeared in 7 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 330 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.10 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.55 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.55 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.55 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Martin Linnes has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Martin Linnes has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 165 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 173 | 47.20 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 145 | 39.50 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.91 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.27 | 55 |
| Backward passes | 29 | 7.91 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 7.09 | 56 |
Martin Linnes has completed 145 of 173 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.09 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 2.73 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 24 | 6.55 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.36 | 44 |
| Touches | 267 | 72.80 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 53 | 14.45 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.09 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 2.45 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.55 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Linnes completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.64 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.64 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.18 | 97 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.91 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 5.18 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Martin Linnes makes 6 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.82 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 3.27 | 91 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Martin Linnes has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 19 | 1,391 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 28 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 489 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 7.08 |
 Europa League | 4 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 20 | 1,134 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 34 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7.01 |
 Champions League | 4 | 390 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.89 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 21 | 1,375 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 10 | 730 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,967 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 40 | 7.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 11 | 817 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7.18 |
About Martin Linnes
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Martin Linnes has featured across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 330 minutes. Martin Linnes has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Linnes has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Martin Linnes has contributed 2 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Linnes has registered 6 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 145 from 173 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Martin Linnes has won 24 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Linnes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 9.
About Martin Linnes
Martin Linnes is a 34-year-old defender playing for Molde in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Martin Linnes is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 20 September 1991.
Most recent appearance
Martin Linnes's most recent match was away at Aalesund on September 8th. Molde drew 2-2. Martin Linnes played 46 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- January 30th1-2 lossvsBrann(0 mins)
- September 8th2-2 drawatAalesund(46 mins, rating 6.8)
- September 11th2-1 winvsSandefjord(46 mins, rating 6.64)
- February 14th2-1 lossatSarpsborg 08(79 mins, rating 6.51)
- May 14th1-0 winvsKristiansund(20 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Martin Linnes and Molde are next in action on November 14th against KFUM in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KFUM vs Molde match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Martin Linnes currently plays alongside S. Hansen, Emil Breivik, Jalal Abdullai, Valdemar Lund, Halldor Stenevik, S. Diop, Eirik Hestad, Sondre Granaas, Jacob Christensen, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Mathias Løvik, Oskar Spiten-Nysæter, Blerton Isufi, Albert Posiadala, Caleb Zady Sery, Igor Fabian Gosik, Trent Kone Doherty, Eirik Haugan, Samukele Kabini, Mats Møller Dæhli, P. Lervik, Mads Enggård, Martin Linnes, Daniel Daga, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Birk Risa, Viktor Bender, M. Eikrem Myklebust, Mads Kikkenborg and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.