Martin Linnes
Norway
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Martin Linnes 2026 season stats
As a left back, Martin Linnes has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 656 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 66 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.10 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.41 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.55 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.10 | 82 |
| Chances created | 8 | 1.10 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.27 | 82 |
Martin Linnes has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Martin Linnes has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Martin Linnes has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 323 | 44.30 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 265 | 36.40 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.65 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.96 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 7.13 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 48 | 6.59 | 49 |
Martin Linnes has completed 265 of 323 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.69 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.92 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 40 | 5.49 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.69 | 17 |
| Touches | 507 | 69.60 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 112 | 15.37 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 1.37 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.65 | 92 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.10 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martin Linnes completes 5 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 2.47 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.78 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.78 | 89 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.37 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 4.94 | 89 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Martin Linnes makes 18 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.82 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.47 | 76 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Martin Linnes has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (5 appearances), also at right back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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23 yrsMartin Linnes previous seasons
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 scored 1 goal across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 656 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Martin Linnes has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.79 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Linnes has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (36% success rate). Martin Linnes has contributed 8 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Linnes has registered 18 tackles (13 won), 13 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 265 from 323 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Martin Linnes has won 40 of 75 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Linnes has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 12.
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 Vålerenga on September 12th. Molde won 3-4. Martin Linnes played 61 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.02.
Recent matches
- September 12th3-4 winatVålerenga(61 mins, rating 6.02)
- May 14th3-2 winvsTromsø(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.96)
- June 16th2-1 lossatKristiansund(80 mins, rating 6.67)
- January 14th3-3 drawvsSarpsborg 08(74 mins, rating 6.84)
- November 14th2-4 winatKFUM(21 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Martin Linnes and Molde are next in action on November 12th against KFUM in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Molde vs KFUM match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Martin Linnes currently plays alongside Sondre Granaas, Halldor Stenevik, Jonathan Fugelsnes, Mads Kikkenborg, Sivert Sira Hansen, Samukele Kabini, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Daniel Daga, Kristian Lonebu, Jalal Abdullai, Eirik Haugan, Niklas Ødegård, Albert Posiadala, Martin Linnes, Viktor Bender, Mads Eikrem Myklebust, Igor Gosik, Trent Koné-Doherty, Peder Hoel Lervik, Mats Møller Dæhli, Oskar Spiten, Caleb Zady Sery, Mathias Løvik, Seydina Diop, Sander Kilen, Eirik Hestad, Emil Breivik, Birk Risa and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.