Ryan Yates
Midfielder #22
Age 28 years
Nationality England
Market Value €8M
Career
NF
◀ 2018 Nottingham Forest from Scunthorpe
S
2018 Scunthorpe from Nottingham Forest
NC
2017 Notts County from Nottingham Forest
S
2017 Shrewsbury from Nottingham Forest
B
2016 Barrow from Nottingham Forest
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Ryan James Yates is a above average SILVER BOOT for Nottingham Forest. Evidence: 33% Goal Frequency.
Also shows: above average THREAT (2.1 Shots/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (72/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.
Ryan James Yates Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 92%
Weight 98%
Experience 72%
vs Premier League
Height 77%
Weight 90%
Experience 69%
Traits
GIANT
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 64
Shooting 65
Defense 56
Workrate 72
Passing 53
Key Strength 72 Workrate
Area to Watch 53 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Ryan James Yates this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2026 | Chelsea 1-3 Nottingham Forest | 100' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa | 4' | - | - | - | 43 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest | 29' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley | 20' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 80 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa | 2' | - | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 09, 2026 | FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest | 93' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest | 24' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | FC Midtjylland 1-2 Nottingham Forest | 120' | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 60 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham | 23' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 FC Midtjylland | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 5' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Fenerbahçe | 45' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | 93 |
| May 10, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 66 |
| May 17, 2026 | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 51 |
| May 24, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track Ryan James Yates's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €13.0M (Q4'24)
€13.0M €6.5M €0
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Ryan Yates is Nottingham Forest's Bronze Impact player. A local boy who has been part of the club's fabric since 2016, his longevity in the Garibaldi shirt reflects a deep, career-long connection to his hometown side. While he is currently building his body of work in the top flight, his presence remains a constant for the Forest faithful during the club's most testing periods.
As a specialist in the middle of the park, Yates has made 13 appearances this campaign, primarily being utilized to change the Balance of matches from the bench. Though he is currently searching for rhythm while going through a quiet spell, his Workrate score of 70 underscores a relentless application that few can match. Despite his reputation as a physical disruptor, he has secured the ARCHITECT badge, contributing 0.70 key passes per 90 minutes. With 386 minutes played, his ability to inject Intensity into the midfield remains a vital tool for the squad.
With a stable market value of €12M, Yates represents a reliable domestic asset for Forest. As the club navigates the season, his role in maintaining team culture and providing stability in the middle of the pitch is as significant as his tactical contributions on the grass.