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Ola Aina
Right-Back / Nigeria / FC Nordsjaelland
Profile
Key strength: Versatile defensive contributions and overlapping runs
Attacking Full-Back
Ola Aina finds himself in a difficult position at Nottingham Forest, both literally and figuratively. With the club languishing in 17th place and embroiled in a relegation battle, the 29-year-old right-back has been unable to make his mark—managing just 3 appearances and 270 minutes with zero goal involvements before a hamstring injury cruelly struck. The Nigerian international, valued at €22 million, now faces an extended spell on the sidelines with a December 2025 return date looming, leaving Forest without their attacking full-back option when they need defensive stability most. Despite his modest output so far, Aina's pedigree as a Chelsea academy graduate and his natural inclination for overlapping runs could prove vital once fit. However, with Nicolò Savona waiting in the wings at the same position, Aina will need to prove his worth quickly upon return. For a club fighting to stay afloat, every player counts—and Aina's recovery timeline could be the difference between survival and the drop.