Ola Aina
28-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
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Aina was a mainstay for Nottingham Forest much of the 2024/25 season, putting his mark on the right-back spot after only missing three games, all of which were due to injury. He managed over 3,000 minutes on the right flank, fourth most on the team. He was effective on both ends of the pitch, registering 33 interceptions, 55 tackles and 106 clearances to go with 59 crosses. His upside is limited by Forest's defensive nature, which resulted in just two goals and one assist for Aina. At a minimum, more clean sheets will be available, making him plenty relevant as a full-back.
Signs new Forest contract
Aina signed a three-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest, the club announced Monday.
ANALYSIS
Aina was a regular starter for Nottingham Forest in the 2024/25 season, featuring in the XI in each of his 35 Premier League appearances while tallying two goals and one assist. He played predominantly at right-back in 2024/25, but he can feature on the opposite flank if needed, giving the coaching staff some much-needed tactical flexibility. The new deal will expire at the end of the 2027/28 campaign.
Aina was a regular starter for Nottingham Forest in the 2024/25 season, featuring in the XI in each of his 35 Premier League appearances while tallying two goals and one assist. He played predominantly at right-back in 2024/25, but he can feature on the opposite flank if needed, giving the coaching staff some much-needed tactical flexibility. The new deal will expire at the end of the 2027/28 campaign.
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Crucial starter in historic season
Aina started in all 35 of his 35 Premier League appearances with two goals and one assist. In total, he attempted 11 shots (two on target) and created 16 chances.
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Two accurate crosses in six tries
Aina had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.
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Starting Thursday
Aina (calf) is in the starting XI for Thursday's showdown with Brentford.
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Set for assessment again
Aina (calf) is a late call for Thursday's match against Brentford and is to be assessed, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "The same. We still have one more day. We are assessing all the players and trying to make the right decisions."
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Confirms calf tear
Aina (calf) suffered a grade 2 calf tear and could be back soon, he said on The Rest is Football podcast."I tore my calf, but not too bad though, it was a little grade 2, so it's not a bad one. Hopefully [soon], I'm just taking it day by day to be fair. It's come along really well, but yeah, just taking it day by day."
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Man City showing interest?
Manchester City are believed to be interested in Aina, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Aina has been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League this season, and the defender could make the biggest jump of his career if he were to join Manchester City. However, Nottingham are sitting in a very good position in the Permier League standings, and the Nigeria international is not likely to change teams midway through what has been a historical campaign for the Trick Trees.
Aina has been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League this season, and the defender could make the biggest jump of his career if he were to join Manchester City. However, Nottingham are sitting in a very good position in the Permier League standings, and the Nigeria international is not likely to change teams midway through what has been a historical campaign for the Trick Trees.