RY
Ryan Yates
Central Midfield / England / Nottingham Forest
55 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Work rate
Box-to-box midfielder
With Nottingham Forest precariously positioned 17th in the table and a mixed recent form of L-D-L-D-W, the pressure is mounting at the City Ground—but Ryan Yates continues to prove his worth as Nuno Espírito Santo's midfield metronome. The 28-year-old Englishman has made 20 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists across 825 minutes while maintaining remarkable discipline with just one yellow card. His most recent display against Ferencváros showcased his creative best, notching 2 assists in a vital European clash. Valued at €10 million, Yates operates as a creative playmaker whose vision and passing (68 rating) knit together Forest's attack, feeding dangerous forwards Lorenzo Lucca and Emmanuel Emegha. While his 57 pace won't set pulses racing, his intelligence in distribution and ability to control tempo make him indispensable in a relegation battle. As Forest fight to climb clear of danger, Yates' composure and creative spark could prove the difference between survival and the drop.