Active in Premier League
Ryan Yates
Midfielder #22
Age 28 years
Nationality England
Market Value €12M
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 solid ARCHITECT for Nottingham Forest. Evidence: 0.70 Key Passes/90.
Also shows: above average INTERCEPTOR (1.4 Interceptions/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (71/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
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 70%
Traits
GIANT
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 38
Shooting 19
Defense 71
Workrate 67
Passing 44
Key Strength 71 Defense
Area to Watch 19 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Ryan James Yates this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest | 24' | 6.3 | - | - | 38 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham | 23' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 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 22, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolves | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 33' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace | 47' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest | ' | - | - | - | 28 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Rizespor 1-1 Alanyaspor | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal | ' | - | - | - | 27 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Osasuna 3-2 Oviedo | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest | 17' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Dec 03, 2025 | Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest | 28' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brighton | 24' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryan James Yates's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €12.0M
Peak Value €13.0M (Q4'24)
€13.0M €6.5M €0
Q2'19 Q1'20 Q2'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25
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.