Martin Linnes stats
Norway
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M. Linnes
MoldeDefender
M. Linnes vs Fredrikstad
4 games playedMartin Linnes's next match is on Sunday at 18:15 against Fredrikstad. See how Martin Linnes did in earlier matches against Fredrikstad.
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Sunday 18:15Sun 18:15Before the next match
Molde v Fredrikstad, SundayWhat Fredrikstad allow right backs
Position stats16 appearances at RB against Fredrikstad in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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Odds OutliersMartin Linnes 2026 season stats
As a right back, Martin Linnes has appeared in 17 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 995 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Attacking stats
Martin Linnes has taken 14 shots with 3 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 71 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Martin Linnes has 1 assist and 15 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. Martin Linnes has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 2.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Martin Linnes has completed 451 of 542 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Martin Linnes completes 10 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
Martin Linnes makes 33 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Martin Linnes has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right back (8 appearances), also at left back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Molde squad
E. Hestad
31 yrs#5
J. Abdullai
21 yrs#9
C. Zady Sery
26 yrs#11
S. Kilen21 yrs#16K. Lonebu20 yrs#20O. Spiten19 yrs#21
T. Koné-Doherty
20 yrs#24S. Diop
21 yrs#29J. Fugelsnes18 yrs#43I. Gosik18 yrs#44
N. Ødegård22 yrs#6
E. Breivik26 yrs#10
V. Hoff30 yrs#15
M. Møller Dæhli31 yrs#17
H. Stenevik26 yrs#18
S. Granaas20 yrs#23
D. Daga
19 yrs#27V. Bender
19 yrs#28
22 yrs
23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 19 | 1,391 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 28 | 7.04 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 20 | 1,134 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 34 | 6.43 |
2023/2024
| 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 League2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 21 | 1,375 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 7.12 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 10 | 730 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4.17 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,967 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 40 | 7.54 |
2021
| 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 and 1 assist across 17 appearances (13 starts), totalling 995 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Martin Linnes has attempted 14 shots with 3 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martin Linnes has created 16 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (43% success rate). Martin Linnes has contributed 15 key passes and 43 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martin Linnes has registered 33 tackles (20 won), 16 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 451 from 542 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Martin Linnes has won 69 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
Martin Linnes has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 15.
About Martin Linnes
Martin Linnes is a 35-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 at home against Start on November 9th. Molde won 6-1. Martin Linnes played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Martin Linnes and Molde are next in action on May 23rd against Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Molde vs Fredrikstad match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Martin Linnes currently plays alongside Sondre Granaas, Kristian Lonebu, Peder Hoel Lervik, Eirik Haugan, Viktor Bender, Samukele Kabini, Mads Kikkenborg, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Trent Koné-Doherty, Sivert Sira Hansen, Mathias Løvik, Igor Gosik, Mads Eikrem Myklebust, Jonathan Fugelsnes, Jalal Abdullai, Mats Møller Dæhli, Halldor Stenevik, Albert Posiadala, Martin Linnes, Niklas Ødegård, Oskar Spiten, Caleb Zady Sery, Seydina Diop, Sander Kilen, Eirik Hestad, Emil Breivik, Daniel Daga, Birk Risa and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.