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M. Linday
SC HeerenveenMidfielder
M. Linday vs FC Groningen
3 games playedMarcus Linday's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 20:00 against FC Groningen. See how Marcus Linday did in earlier matches against FC Groningen.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Aug 16, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Jan 25, 2025 |
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Sat 21 Nov 20:00Sat 20:00Before the next match
FC Groningen v SC Heerenveen, Sat 21 NovWhat FC Groningen allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at RCDM against FC Groningen in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersMarcus Linday 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Marcus Linday has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 800 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 9 | 800 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 6.91 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Total | 10 | 890 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 6.91 |
Attacking stats
Marcus Linday has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 267 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 2nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marcus Linday has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 89 minutes. Marcus Linday has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Marcus Linday has completed 483 of 545 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Marcus Linday completes 5 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 34 duels .
Defending stats
Marcus Linday makes 15 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Marcus Linday has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
SC Heerenveen squad
M. Rivera
24 yrs#7
D. Vente
27 yrs#9
L. Oyen
23 yrs#11
R. Uldrikis
28 yrs#17
J. Trenskow
25 yrs#20
M. Farji
22 yrs#21
L. Machine21 yrs#29
D. Proper24 yrs#6
N. Courtens
19 yrs#8
R. Meerveld23 yrs#10
L. Smans23 yrs#14M. Linday
23 yrs#16
A. Bouziane19 yrs#49
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 33 | 2,388 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 81 | 6.85 |
| KNVB Beker | 4 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.84 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 16 | 1,357 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 7.05 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.04 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 28 | 2,388 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 85 | 7.32 |
About Marcus Linday
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Marcus Linday has scored 1 assist across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 800 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Marcus Linday has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.72 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcus Linday has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (38% success rate). Marcus Linday has contributed 9 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcus Linday has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 12 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 483 from 545 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Marcus Linday has won 34 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Marcus Linday has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 9.
About Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, representing Sweden. Marcus Linday is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 2 June 2003.
Most recent appearance
Marcus Linday's most recent match was at home against Feyenoord on December 3rd. SC Heerenveen won 5-3. Marcus Linday played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.98.
Recent matches
- December 3rd5-3 winvsFeyenoord(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.98)
- October 5th1-0 winvsNEC Nijmegen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.03)
- October 21st0-2 winatExcelsior Maassluis(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- September 27th2-3 winatADO Den Haag(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- September 21st4-0 winvsExcelsior(90 mins, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Marcus Linday and SC Heerenveen are next in action on July 6th against FC Groningen in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Groningen vs SC Heerenveen match preview.
Teammates at SC Heerenveen
Marcus Linday currently plays alongside Oliver Braude, Dirk Proper, Anass Bouziane, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Bernt Klaverboer, Dylan Vente, T. Schreuder, Levi Smans, Roberts Uldrikis, Sten Kremers, Luca Oyen, Nolhan Courtens, Maxence Rivera, Lanroy Machine, Hristiyan Petrov, Marko Farji, Ringo Meerveld, Darling Bladi, Mees Hilgers, Mats Egbring, Jacob Trenskow, Sam Kersten and Andries Noppert at SC Heerenveen.