Nikola Milenković

NFO

• #31 • Center Back

Nikola Milenković

NFO

• #31 • Center Back

Nationality

Serbia

Position

Center Back

Role

Controlled Center Back

Birthdate (Age)

Oct 12, 1997 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'5"

Weight

198 lb

Club

Forest

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

61.9

275/426

Impact score

6.8

156/426

Defender rank

90th

90/161

All rank

226th

226/426

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

309th

309/794

All rank

847th

847/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

110th/161 DEF

61.9

On Ball Attacking

104th/148 DEF

59.2

Duel

36th/156 DEF

70.3

1 V 1 Defending

122nd/156 DEF

60.6

Positioning

39th/156 DEF

75.9

Ball Control

100th/160 DEF

63.9

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

394

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 31, 3:00pm UTC

Brentford

Forest

Gtech Community Stadium • USA Network

News

Oct 21, 2026

Could return to starting XI

Milenkovic (knee) is fully fit and available to start Friday's Premier League clash against Ipswich Town after returning to the bench against Arsenal on Sunday, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "Milenkovic was already on the bench and is ready to start and play."

Analysis: Milenkovic is ready to return to the starting lineup after recovering from a knee bone bruise that followed an earlier hamstring injury. The Serbian center-back was back on the bench against Arsenal on Sunday but remained an unused substitute, having missed several weeks of action. He could make his return to the starting XI against Ipswich on Friday, potentially replacing either Ousmane Diomande or Jair Cunha in Forest's three-man defense alongside Murillo. His return would provide a boost to Forest's defensive options after an extended spell on the sidelines.

Oct 18, 2026

Returns to bench against Arsenal

Milenkovic (knee) is available off the bench for Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal after recovering from a knee injury.

Analysis: Milenkovic returns to Nottingham Forest's matchday squad after recently resuming team training following several weeks on the sidelines. The Serbian center-back had been recovering from a hamstring injury before suffering a knee bone bruise during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Swansea City, which also ruled him out against Crystal Palace. His inclusion on the bench represents a positive step toward regaining match fitness, although his minutes could initially be managed. Ousmane Diomande, Jair Cunha and Murillo have been handed the starting roles in Forest's three-man defense against Arsenal, leaving Milenkovic as a substitute option as he works toward full fitness.