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) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| 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 | ||
| National team | |||
| 1999–2003 | Belgium | 11 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2012 | Gent (youth) | ||
| 2012–2013 | KVV Windeke (playing coach) | ||
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Sandy Martens was a talented Belgian football player. He was born on December 23, 1972, in Opbrakel, East Flanders. Sandy was known for scoring 3 goals in 11 games for the Belgian national team.
He played very well for FC Bruges from 1999 to 2004. Later in his career, he faced several injuries. Sandy started as a striker, which means he played upfront to score goals. But later, he changed his position to a right back, helping defend his team's goal.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting Out in Football
Sandy Martens began his football journey with a team called Olsa Brakel. This club played in Belgium's fourth division. He worked hard and showed great skill from a young age.
Moving to a Bigger Club
In 1993, Sandy made a big move to AA Gent. This was a team in the First Division, also known as the Jupiler League. In his very first game for Gent, he scored a goal! This quickly made him a fan favorite. Sandy was one of the top players for Gent until 1999.
Playing for Club Brugge
In 1999, Sandy Martens joined Club Brugge. This was a very important time in his career. It was also when he started playing for the Belgian national team.
Playing for His Country
Sandy played his first game for Belgium on March 27, 1999. They played against Bulgaria. His last game for Belgium was in August 2003, against Croatia. He proudly represented his country on the international stage.
Awards and Achievements
Winning with Club Brugge
Sandy Martens helped Club Brugge win several important titles.
- Belgian First Division A: He was part of the team that won the league in the 2002–03 season.
- Belgian Cup: His team also won the Belgian Cup in the 2001–02 season.
- Belgian Super Cup: They also won the Belgian Super Cup in 2002.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Martens para niños
