Martin Linnes (born 20 September 1991) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Norwegian club Molde.
Linnes started his career at Sander, then joined Kongsvinger. In 2010, he made his debut in the Norwegian top division.
Linnes joined Molde in 2012, after his contract with Kongsvinger had expired. On 9 April 2012, he made his first assist against Brann, which Molde won 2âÂÂ1, and on 4 August 2012, scored his first goal against Sogndal, in a match which Molde won 2âÂÂ1. On 17 September 2015, Linnes scored the third goal against Fenerbahçe in the 2015âÂÂ16 UEFA Europa League group stage, 3âÂÂ1 away win.
After four years for Molde, Linnes agreed with Galatasaray. In his Molde years, he played 152 games, scoring 14 goals and making 26 assists.
In January 2016, Linnes signed a -year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray for a â¬2 million transfer fee. He picked number 27 for his shirt from its previous owner, Emmanuel Eboué. He made his debut for Cim-Bom against Akhisar Belediyespor in the 2015âÂÂ16 Turkish Cup, which ended in a 1âÂÂ1 draw.
On 26 January 2016, Linnes started as central midfielder with José RodrÃÂguez against Kastamonuspor in 2015âÂÂ16 Turkish Cup, and made an assist to Sinan Gümüà Â, who scored the third goal. In the second half, he returned to his main position at right-back, after Tarñk ÃÂamdal had been taken from the pitch. Galatasaray won that match 4âÂÂ1 at home.
On 6 February 2016, he played his first Süper Lig match, a 0âÂÂ0 draw at home against Konyaspor, playing the full 90 minutes right-back.
On 11 April 2019, Galatasaray extended his contract for two more seasons, until the end of 2020âÂÂ21 season.
On 17 August 2021, Molde announced that they signed their former right-back Martin Linnes.
A versatile player, he also played as a left-back, central midfielder, right midfielder and right winger.
Molde
Galatasaray
Norway U21