Ola Aina
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Match-by-match stats
Ola Aina 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Ola Aina has appeared in 18 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,590 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 18 | 1,590 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 6.81 |
 Europa League | 8 | 519 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 6.92 |
| Total | 26 | 2,109 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 42 | 6.84 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 41 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 8.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.45 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.17 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 87 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.34 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Ola Aina has taken 12 shots with 1 on target (8% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ola Aina has 1 assist and 10 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 265 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 629 | 35.60 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 533 | 30.20 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.04 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.40 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 86 | 4.87 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 93 | 5.26 | 51 |
Ola Aina has completed 533 of 629 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.85 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 1.92 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 86 | 4.87 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.47 | 43 |
| Touches | 1093 | 61.90 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 229 | 12.96 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.74 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.85 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.85 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 0.96 | 74 |
Ola Aina completes 15 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.75 | 54 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.19 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.42 | 81 |
| Clearances | 71 | 4.02 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 81 | 4.58 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.11 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Ola Aina makes 31 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 71 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.74 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.17 | 51 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.58 | 53 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ola Aina has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right back (16 appearances), also at left back (1) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrsOla Aina previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 3,002 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 56 | 6.91 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 352 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 653 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 7.10 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 254 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 22 | 1,719 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 19 | 873 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 6.89 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 21 | 1,442 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 27 | 6.96 |
About Ola Aina
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Ola Aina has scored 1 assist across 18 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1590 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ola Aina has attempted 12 shots with 1 on target, a 8% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ola Aina has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 15 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (44% success rate). Ola Aina has contributed 10 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ola Aina has registered 31 tackles (21 won), 25 interceptions, and 71 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 533 from 629 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ola Aina has won 86 of 158 total duels.
Discipline
Ola Aina has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 15.
About Ola Aina
Ola Aina is a 29-year-old defender playing for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, representing Nigeria. Ola Aina is right-footed and wears the number 34 shirt. Born on 8 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Ola Aina's most recent match was away at Aston Villa on February 16th. Nottingham Forest won 1-0. Ola Aina played 75 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- April 18th4-0 lossatAston Villa(0 mins)
- July 6th1-3 winatChelsea(0 mins)
- February 16th1-0 winvsAston Villa(75 mins, rating 7.06)
- September 13th0-5 winatSunderland(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- April 29th4-1 winvsBurnley(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Teammates at Nottingham Forest
Ola Aina currently plays alongside Eric da Silva Moreira, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolás Domínguez, Callum Hudson-Odoi, John Victor, Dan Ndoye, Zach Abbott, Morato, Jair Cunha, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Neco Williams, Matz Sels, Tyler Bindon, Murillo, Ryan Yates, Igor Jesus, Ibrahim Sangaré, Dilane Bakwa, Nicolò Savona, Ola Aina, Omari Hutchinson, Taiwo Awoniyi, Luca Netz, Omar Richards, Chris Wood and Nikola Milenković at Nottingham Forest.