Matz Willy Els Sels (born 26 February 1992) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Belgium national team.

[citation needed] Sels played a key role in helping Gent become champions of the 2014–15 Belgian Pro League, the first national championship in the club's history.

[citation needed] On his Champions League debut Sels dramatically saved an Alexandre Lacazette penalty to help his side secure a 1–1 draw with Olympique Lyonnais.

[6] Sels came under considerable fire from Newcastle fans for allowing a late equaliser from Aaron Tshibola at Aston Villa on 24 September.

[7] Despite receiving endorsement from manager Rafa Benítez during the week,[8] Sels lost his place in the lineup to Karl Darlow against Norwich City on 28 September.

[10] When Newcastle's next League Cup tilt came up, it was Sels who got the start, enjoying a clean sheet in a 6–0 victory over Preston North End on 25 October.

By achieving that honour, he became the first ever Nottingham Forest player to win a Premier League monthly award.