Sandy Martens facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 December 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Opbrakel, East Flanders, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1981–1993 | Olsa Brakel | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1994 | Olsa Brakel | 30 | (18) |
| 1994–1999 | Gent | 143 | (39) |
| 1999–2003 | Club Brugge | 130 | (34) |
| 2004–2007 | Gent | 49 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | KSK Beveren | 26 | (5) |
| 2008–2011 | KSV Oudenaarde | 24 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | KVV Windeke | ||
| International career | |||
| 1999–2003 | Belgium | 11 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012 | Gent (youth) | ||
| 2012–2013 | KVV Windeke (playing coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sandy Martens was born on December 23, 1972. He is a former professional football player from Belgium. Sandy played as a forward, which means he was usually trying to score goals. He spent most of his playing time with two famous Belgian clubs: Gent and Club Brugge. Sandy also played for the Belgian national team, scoring 3 goals in 11 games.
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Playing Career
Early Days and First Club
Sandy Martens was born in Opbrakel, a town in East Flanders, Belgium. He began his football journey with a club called Olsa Brakel. This team played in Belgium's fourth division.
Joining K.A.A. Gent
In 1993, Sandy made a big move to AA Gent. This was a team in the top league, known as the Jupiler League at the time. In his very first game for Gent, playing at home against SK Beveren, he scored a goal right away! This made him an instant favorite with the fans. Sandy continued to be one of the most important players for Gent until 1999.
Time at Club Brugge
In 1999, Sandy Martens moved to Club Brugge. This was a very successful period for him. During this time, he also started playing for the Belgian national team. His first game for Belgium was on March 27, 1999, against Bulgaria. He played his last international match for Belgium in August 2003, against Croatia.
Achievements
Sandy Martens won several important titles during his career, especially with Club Brugge.
- Belgian First Division A: He helped Club Brugge win the top Belgian league title in the 2002–03 season.
- Belgian Cup: His team also won the Belgian Cup in the 2001–02 season.
- Belgian Super Cup: Club Brugge won the Belgian Super Cup in 2002. This is a match played between the league champions and the cup winners.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Martens para niños
