Nolan Martens
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Nolan Martens 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Nolan Martens has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 481 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 13 | 1,042 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 6.93 |
 Eredivisie | 9 | 481 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6.58 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.90 |
| Total | 23 | 1,585 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 6.79 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.19 | 73 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.19 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 10 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.19 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Nolan Martens has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 481 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nolan Martens has 1 assist and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 481 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 181 | 33.90 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 136 | 25.40 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 2.43 | 61 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.19 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 7.48 | 71 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 5.80 | 50 |
Nolan Martens has completed 136 of 181 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.56 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.31 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 20 | 3.74 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.94 | 19 |
| Touches | 304 | 56.90 | 23 |
| Possession lost | 82 | 15.34 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.12 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.75 | 82 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.19 | 15 |
Nolan Martens completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 2.25 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.68 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.12 | 54 |
| Clearances | 18 | 3.37 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 4.49 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Nolan Martens makes 12 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.56 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.56 | 2 |
| 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 |
Nolan Martens has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (3 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 14 | 1,002 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 6.93 |
| Eerste Divisie | 6 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 21 | 1,014 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 16 | 1,170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 482 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.02 |
About Nolan Martens
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Nolan Martens has scored 1 assist across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 481 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nolan Martens has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nolan Martens has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Nolan Martens has contributed 1 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nolan Martens has registered 12 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 136 from 181 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Nolan Martens has won 20 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Nolan Martens has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
About Nolan Martens
Nolan Martens is a 22-year-old defender playing for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, representing Belgium. Nolan Martens is right-footed. Born on 7 July 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nolan Martens's most recent match was away at FC Emmen on August 3rd. Excelsior lost 1-0. Nolan Martens played 60 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
- August 3rd1-0 lossatFC Emmen(60 mins, rating 6.97)
- June 4th3-1 winvsSC Cambuur(62 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 6th3-3 drawatVVV-Venlo(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.1)
- December 7th5-0 winvsJong AZ(67 mins, rating 6.65)
- February 3rd2-2 drawatFC Eindhoven(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
Nolan Martens and Excelsior are next in action on January 25th against SC Cambuur in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Cambuur vs Excelsior match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior
Nolan Martens currently plays alongside Jan Plug, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Stijn van Gassel, Y. Finey, Nesto Groen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Marlon van de Wetering, Stan Henderikx, Mathijs Tielemans, Daniel van Vianen, Gyan de Regt, Noah Naujoks, Simon Janssen, Celton Biai, David Garden, Nolan Martens, Lennard Hartjes, Tijmen Holla, Kasey Bos and Ilano Silva Timas at Excelsior.