Ola Aina

Midfielder #34
Age 30 years
Nationality Nigeria
Birth Country England
Market Value €20.0M

Career

NF
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2023 Nottingham Forest from Torino
T
2021 Torino from Fulham
F
2020 Fulham from Torino
T
2018 Torino from Chelsea
C
2018 Chelsea from Hull City
HC
2017 Hull City from Chelsea

Ola Aina is Nottingham Forest’s Silver Wall. A two-time Premier League winner with a decorated pedigree from his time at Chelsea, Aina has transitioned from a young prospect into an established top-flight defender with eight career trophies to his name.

Operating as a primary defensive block, Aina has registered 9 appearances and nearly 800 minutes this season. His performance is currently on an upward trajectory, with a form rating of 65 significantly outperforming his base season ability. This hot streak is defined by his INTERCEPTOR badge, averaging 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes. While his Workrate score of 59 anchors his physical presence on the pitch, he occasionally slips into the GHOST profile during low-possession phases. An Intensity score of 59 reflects his relentless pressing game and physical commitment in the defensive third.

With a stable market value of €22M, Aina’s importance to the club's defensive structure is reflected in his consistent selection. As he enters his prime years, his ability to maintain this level of defensive stability will be crucial for Forest’s aspirations in the Premier League.

Player Rating

Ola Aina
Midfielder
Nottingham Forest's defensive wall.

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Ola Aina Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 79%
Weight 93%
Experience 86%

vs Premier League

Height 54%
Weight 79%
Experience 83%

Traits

TANK DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 61 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 26 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 58 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 67 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 67 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 61
Shooting 26
Defense 58
Workrate 67
Passing 67
Key Strength 67 Workrate
Area to Watch 26 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 11, 2026 Crystal Palace 3-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 83' 5.7 0 0 54 Selhurst Park
Sep 19, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry Premier League 0' 0.0 0 0 32 City Ground
Sep 12, 2026 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 90' 7.0 0 0 72 Villa Park
Sep 05, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham Premier League 59' 6.6 0 0 19 City Ground
Aug 29, 2026 Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 86' 5.9 0 0 79 Anfield
Aug 22, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds Premier League 63' 6.7 0 0 51 City Ground
Apr 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 75' 7.0 0 0 43 City Ground
Apr 24, 2026 Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest Premier League 96' 7.3 0 0 76 Stadium of Light
Apr 19, 2026 Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley Premier League 96' 6.3 0 0 80 City Ground
Apr 16, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 94' 7.3 0 0 47 City Ground
Apr 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa Premier League 89' 7.6 0 0 40 City Ground
Apr 09, 2026 FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 52 Estádio do Dragão
Mar 22, 2026 Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest Premier League 94' 6.9 0 0 38 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Mar 19, 2026 FC Midtjylland 1-2 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 45' 7.2 - 0 60 MCH Arena
Mar 15, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham Premier League 97' 7.3 0 0 24 City Ground
Mar 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 FC Midtjylland UEFA Europa League 82' 6.7 0 0 44 City Ground
Mar 04, 2026 Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest Premier League 95' 6.2 0 0 68 Etihad Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 82' 6.2 0 0 49 Amex Stadium
Feb 26, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-2 Fenerbahçe UEFA Europa League 45' 7.0 0 1 72 City Ground
Feb 22, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool Premier League 99' 6.7 0 0 36 City Ground

Player Market Value

Track Ola Aina's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €20.0M
Peak Value €22.0M (Q2'25)
€22.0M €11.0M €0
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