Ola Aina
Born: October 8, 1996 (age 27)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Weight: 12st 13lb (82kg)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Defender
Team: Nottingham Forest (no. 43)
![Ola Aina Ola Aina](https://b.smimg.net/df11/28090452.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2007-2015 | Chelsea |
Senior | 2015-2019 | Chelsea |
→ 2017-2018 | Hull City (loan) | |
→ 2018-2019 | Torino (loan) | |
2019-2023 | Torino | |
→ 2020-2021 | Fulham (loan) | |
2023- | Nottingham Forest |
Sports Mole has 189 articles about Ola Aina. Articles 1 to 40:
Forest transfer news: West Ham 'fail' with bid for international defender
Nottingham Forest reportedly reject an offer from West Ham United for one of their international defenders.
15:58
![Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo during Everton game on April 21, 2024. Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo during Everton game on April 21, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest 'make decision' over summer transfer strategy
Nottingham Forest reportedly make a decision over how to approach the summer transfer window, amid issues that have arisen since their return to the Premier League.
Jun 11, 11:22
![Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on February 10, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on February 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 31, 14:10
![Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo before the match on February 28, 2024 Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo before the match on February 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 28, 14:17
![Nigeria's Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 27, 2024 Nigeria's Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nigeria vs. Ghana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Nigeria and Ghana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 20, 04:46
![Luton Town's Ross Barkley looks dejected after AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scores their fourth goal on March 13, 2024 Luton Town's Ross Barkley looks dejected after AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scores their fourth goal on March 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Luton Town vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 10:53
![Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi before the match on March 7, 2024 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi before the match on March 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 8, 11:21
![General view of Liverpool players and staff celebrating winning the EFL Cup with the trophy on February 25, 2024 General view of Liverpool players and staff celebrating winning the EFL Cup with the trophy on February 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.
Mar 1, 15:00
![Liverpool's Lewis Koumas celebrates scoring their first goal with Harvey Elliott on February 28, 2024 Liverpool's Lewis Koumas celebrates scoring their first goal with Harvey Elliott on February 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 10:05
![Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their second goal on February 1, 2024 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their second goal on February 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.
Feb 27, 19:45
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 26, 14:11
![Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Fulham on February 17, 2024 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Fulham on February 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 10:20
![Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on February 10, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on February 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 17:44
![Ivory Coast players celebrate after Seko Fofana scores their first goal on January 13, 2024 Ivory Coast players celebrate after Seko Fofana scores their first goal on January 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Africa Cup of Nations final: Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 08:53
![Nottingham Forest's Felipe in action before Divock Origi scores against Bristol City on February 7, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Felipe in action before Divock Origi scores against Bristol City on February 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 18:19
![Fulham's Tim Ream, Rodrigo Muniz, Andreas Pereira, Harry Wilson and Sasa Lukic remonstrate to referee Jarred Gillett on January 27, 2024 Fulham's Tim Ream, Rodrigo Muniz, Andreas Pereira, Harry Wilson and Sasa Lukic remonstrate to referee Jarred Gillett on January 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fulham vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 10:37
![Nigeria's Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 27, 2024 Nigeria's Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nigeria vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 5, 13:30
![Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring their first goal on February 4, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring their first goal on February 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Nottingham Forest and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 5, 11:04
![Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola before the match on January 21, 2024 Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola before the match on January 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 2, 14:18
![Ivory Coast's Serge Aurier celebrates after he scores a penalty during the shoot-out on January 29, 2024 Ivory Coast's Serge Aurier celebrates after he scores a penalty during the shoot-out on January 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Galatasaray 'agree deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Serge Aurier'
Nottingham Forest right-back Serge Aurier is reportedly all set for a move to Galatasaray, after the two clubs agree terms on a permanent deal.
Feb 1, 12:17
![Arsenal's Declan Rice and Arsenal's William Saliba look dejected after Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored their second goal on January 7, 2024 Arsenal's Declan Rice and Arsenal's William Saliba look dejected after Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored their second goal on January 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
Jan 29, 19:30
![Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on January 20, 2024 Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 28, 09:08
![Bristol City's Tommy Conway celebrates scoring their first goal on January 16, 2024 Bristol City's Tommy Conway celebrates scoring their first goal on January 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bristol City vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FA Cup clash between Bristol City and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 17:32
![Desire Doue celebrates scoring for Rennes on October 6, 2022 Desire Doue celebrates scoring for Rennes on October 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer rumours: Desire Doue to Newcastle, Borja Iglesias to Bayer Leverkusen, Neco Williams to Feyenoord
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Desire Doue to Newcastle United, Borja Iglesias to Bayer Leverkusen and Neco Williams to Feyenoord.
Jan 23, 10:40
![Nigeria's Victor Osimhen pictured on July 17, 2019 Nigeria's Victor Osimhen pictured on July 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 13:42
![Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga celebrates scoring their first goal with Morgan Gibbs-White on November 25, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga celebrates scoring their first goal with Morgan Gibbs-White on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest without Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga for Brentford clash
Nuno Espirito Santo confirms that Nottingham Forest will be without Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Elanga for their trip to Brentford on Saturday.
Jan 19, 16:14
![Brentford manager Thomas Frank before the match on December 27, 2023 Brentford manager Thomas Frank before the match on December 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 11:03
![Ivory Coast players celebrate after Seko Fofana scores their first goal on January 13, 2024 Ivory Coast players celebrate after Seko Fofana scores their first goal on January 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 17, 00:15
![Blackpool's Jordan Gabriel celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 7, 2024 Blackpool's Jordan Gabriel celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Blackpool vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 21:59
![Nottingham Forest's Nicolas Dominguez celebrates scoring their first goal on December 30, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Nicolas Dominguez celebrates scoring their first goal on December 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Nottingham Forest and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 5, 11:46
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal on January 1, 2024 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal on January 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Every Premier League player heading to AFCON, Asian Cup: Which clubs are most affected?
Sports Mole lists every Premier League player to be called up for the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup, and examines which club is the most affected.
Jan 4, 17:05
![Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 26, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest 2023 report: overview, analysis, overall rating, 2024 targets
Sports Mole looks back at Nottingham Forest's year, analysing matters on and off the field, the club's transfer business, as well as targets for 2024.
Dec 31, 15:00
![Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana celebrate after the match on December 26, 2023 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana celebrate after the match on December 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 13:43
![Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest's hat-trick hero Wood haunts former club Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood nets a hat-trick against former club Newcastle United at St James' Park, earning Nuno Espirito Santo his first win as boss.
Dec 26, 14:27
![Fulham's Alex Iwobi celebrates scoring their first goal with Raul Jimenez on December 6, 2023 Fulham's Alex Iwobi celebrates scoring their first goal with Raul Jimenez on December 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Raul Jimenez bags brace as five-star Fulham dismantle Nottingham Forest
Raul Jimenez nets his first brace since January 2020 as Fulham beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 at Craven Cottage, piling the pressure on Tricky Trees boss Steve Cooper.
Dec 6, 21:26
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal on November 25, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton hang on for win in eventful clash versus Nottingham Forest
Ten-man Brighton & Hove Albion hold on for a hard-fought 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Nov 25, 17:05
![West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest on November 12, 2023 West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest on November 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tomas Soucek scores late winner as West Ham United overcome Nottingham Forest
Tomas Soucek nets an 88th-minute winner as West Ham United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.
Nov 12, 15:59
![West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring against Brentford on November 4, 2023 West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring against Brentford on November 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: West Ham United vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 12:18
![Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring for Manchester City in November 2023 Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring for Manchester City in November 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Jeremy Doku, Nicolas Jackson, Harry Maguire
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 11, including Jeremy Doku, Nicolas Jackson and Harry Maguire.
Nov 7, 06:48
![Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina celebrates scoring their first goal on November 5, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina celebrates scoring their first goal on November 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest shock Aston Villa to end winless run
Nottingham Forest end a six-game winless run in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over an off-colour Aston Villa at the City Ground.
Nov 5, 15:58