Ola Aina
NFO
Right Wingback
Center Back
Balanced Full Back
Oct 8, 1996 (30)
Right
6'0"
181 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Dropped to bench for first time
Aina was an unused substitute in Saturday's game against Coventry City, marking the first time he has missed out on the starting lineup as he looks set to lose his place to new signing Daniel Munoz.
Analysis: Ola Aina's place in the starting XI was expected to be heavily threatened following the arrival of Daniel Munoz, and that is precisely what has happened. The Nigerian was replaced early in Munoz's first game and then went unused in the recent outing against Coventry, with his only start in between coming at centre-back while Jair Cunha was unavailable.
Four clearances as central defender
Aina generated three tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Aston Villa.
Analysis: Aina made four clearances, won one of three tackles and recorded one interception across 90 minutes as Forest's right-sided center-back in the absences of Jair Cunha (hamstring) and Nikola Milenkovic (hamstring), helping the visitors keep Villa's attack largely at bay throughout a physically demanding encounter. He was part of a defensive unit that recovered quickly after conceding the 74th minute equalizer to hold firm for Igor Jesus' late winner. Aina has started all four of Forest's Premier League fixtures this season, contributing 10 tackles, three interceptions and nine clearances.
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