Marcus Linday
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Marcus Linday 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Marcus Linday has appeared in 33 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,388 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 37 | 2,670 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 88 | 6.85 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 15 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.11 | 23 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.70 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 11.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.30 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.30 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 70 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 25 | 0.90 | 35 |
| Chances created | 20 | 0.75 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.11 | 33 |
Marcus Linday has taken 18 shots with 2 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marcus Linday has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 119 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1284 | 48.40 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 1106 | 41.70 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 1.09 | 25 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 66 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.08 | 29 |
| Backward passes | 243 | 9.16 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 168 | 6.33 | 72 |
Marcus Linday has completed 1106 of 1284 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.60 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.09 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 156 | 5.88 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 0.98 | 54 |
| Touches | 1662 | 62.60 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 244 | 9.20 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 0.98 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.36 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.53 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 0.72 | 37 |
Marcus Linday completes 16 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 156 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 81 | 3.05 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 43 | 1.62 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 0.94 | 40 |
| Clearances | 44 | 1.66 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 128 | 4.82 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.11 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Marcus Linday makes 81 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 44 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.21 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.26 | 77 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 4.57 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 68 | 2.56 | 67 |
| 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 |
Marcus Linday has committed 32 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.6 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right defensive midfielder (25 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Marcus Linday previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 28 | 2,388 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 85 | 7.32 |
About Marcus Linday
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Marcus Linday has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 33 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2388 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Marcus Linday has attempted 18 shots with 2 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcus Linday has created 20 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (55% success rate). Marcus Linday has contributed 25 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcus Linday has registered 81 tackles (43 won), 25 interceptions, and 44 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1106 from 1284 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Marcus Linday has won 156 of 266 total duels.
Discipline
Marcus Linday has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 36.
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 away at FC Utrecht on August 16th. SC Heerenveen lost 3-2. Marcus Linday played 78 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- August 16th3-2 lossatFC Utrecht(78 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.47)
- December 6th0-0 drawvsAjax(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- July 3rd2-0 lossatNAC Breda(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- May 7th0-2 winatFC Volendam(90 mins, rating 7.26)
- March 7th2-1 winvsFortuna Sittard(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.88)
Next fixture
Marcus Linday and SC Heerenveen are next in action on March 4th against FC Twente in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Heerenveen vs FC Twente match preview.
Teammates at SC Heerenveen
Marcus Linday currently plays alongside Maas Willemsen, Nikolai Hopland, Darling Bladi, Luuk Brouwers, Isaiah Ahmed, Sam Kersten, Joris van Overeem, Dylan Vente, Mats Egbring, Andries Noppert, Jacob Trenskow, Nolhan Courtens, Vasilios Zagaritis, Jermaine Rijssel, Ringo Meerveld, Marcus Linday, Levi Smans, Eser Gürbüz, Bernt Klaverboer, Oliver Braude, Hristiyan Petrov, Maxence Rivera and Luca Oyen at SC Heerenveen.