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Neco Williams
Defender #3
Age 24 years
Nationality Wales
Market Value €24M
Career
NF
◀ 2022 Nottingham Forest from Liverpool
L
2022 Liverpool from Fulham
F
2022 Fulham from Liverpool
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Neco Shay Williams is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Nottingham Forest. Evidence: 24.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Dribbling (73/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Neco Shay Williams Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 33%
Weight 23%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 46%
Weight 30%
Experience 39%
Traits
DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 73
Shooting 64
Defense 67
Workrate 66
Passing 52
Key Strength 73 Dribbling
Area to Watch 52 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Neco Shay Williams this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham | 97' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 56' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | 99' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolves | 92' | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace | 45' | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest | 91' | 7.2 | - | - | 28 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Rizespor 1-1 Alanyaspor | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal | 95' | 7.5 | - | - | 27 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Osasuna 3-2 Oviedo | 90' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Jan 06, 2026 | West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 95' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton | 93' | 8.3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City | 94' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest | 95' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest | 34 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa | 51 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Burnley | 54 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest | 51 |
| May 02, 2026 | Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 51 |
| May 17, 2026 | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 52 |
| May 24, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth | 41 |
Player Market Value
Track Neco Shay Williams's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €24.0M
Peak Value €24.0M (Q4'25)
€24.0M €12.0M €0
Q3'20 Q4'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q4'25
Neco Williams is Nottingham Forest's Gold Engine, a player whose stamina defines his role on the flank. With a trophy cabinet boasting eight major honours, including a Premier League title and a FIFA Club World Cup, the Welsh international brings championship-winning experience to the City Ground at just 25 years of age.
Across 24 appearances this season, Williams has cemented his reputation as a SQUAD PLAYER who never stops running. His 2,115 minutes on the pitch provide a full_season sample size that highlights his tireless Intensity, evidenced by a Workrate score of 74. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell, his defensive and offensive contributions remain vital to the squad's tactical flexibility. With zero goals and assists in his last five outings, the wing-back is focused on regaining the clinical edge that saw him rise through the elite levels of English football.
Boasting a rising market value of €24M, Williams represents a significant long-term asset. His Balance between defensive recovery and overlapping runs ensures he remains a central figure in Forest's system, especially as the Stakes increase heading into the final stages of the campaign.