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Sandy Martens

Sandy Martens (born 23 December 1972) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a forward spent most of his career with Gent and Club Brugge.[2] He is a former Belgium international, with a record of 3 goals in 11 games.

Career

Born in Opbrakel, East Flanders, Martens started off his career with Olsa Brakel, a club in Belgium's fourth division. In 1993, he moved to AA Gent (First Division, Jupiler League). In his first match, at home against SK Beveren, he scored immediately, making him a crowd's favourite. He remained one of the leading players in Gent until 1999.

In 1999 Martens moved to Club Brugge.[3] It was also the period in which he turned Belgian international. He debuted for the Belgium national team on 27 March 1999 against Bulgaria. His last international appearance was against Croatia in August 2003.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Belgian Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Olsa Brakel 1993–94 30 18
Gent 1994–95 Belgian First Division 31 10
1995–96 32 9
1996–97 30 6
1997–98 22 6
1998–99 28 8
Club Brugge 1999–2000 Belgian First Division 29 4
2000–01 31 8
2001–02 26 5
2002–03 30 14
2003–04 15 2
Gent 2003–04 Belgian First Division 11 0
2004–05 3 1
2005–06 28 2
2006–07 7 1
Beveren 2007–08 Belgian Second Division 26 5
2008–09
Career total 379 99

Honours

Club Brugge

References

  1. ^ "Sandy Martens kiest voor KVV Windeke". nieuwsblad.be. 10 August 2012.
  2. ^ Sandy Martens at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "Stats Centre: Sandy Martens Facts". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  4. ^ "RACING GENK - CLUB BRUGGE 0-2". clubbrugge.be. Retrieved 20 April 2022.