Nottingham Forest's 2026 retained list includes 28 players. Total weekly wage bill: £1,159,500. 5 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Vítor Pereira.
Verified August 25, 2026
Nottingham Forest
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Nottingham Forest Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (10)
Jair Cunha
Luca Netz
Morato
Murillo
Neco Williams
Nicolò Savona
Nikola Milenkovic
Ola Aina
Ousmane Diomande
Zach Abbott
Midfielders (8)
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Dan Ndoye
Ibrahim Sangare
James McAtee
Morgan Gibbs-White
Nicolás Domínguez
Ryan Yates
Xaver Schlager
Forwards (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Nottingham Forest's squad?
Nottingham Forest has 28 players on the retained list.
What is Nottingham Forest's weekly wage bill?
Nottingham Forest's total weekly wage bill is approximately £1,159,500.
What is the average age of Nottingham Forest's squad?
The average age of Nottingham Forest's squad is 26.3 years.
How many Nottingham Forest contracts expire in the next 12 months?
5 Nottingham Forest contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Nottingham Forest manager?
Nottingham Forest is currently managed by Vítor Pereira.
Where does Nottingham Forest play their home games?
Nottingham Forest play their home matches at City Ground.
What is Nottingham Forest's annual wage bill?
Nottingham Forest's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £60,294,000 (weekly bill of £1,159,500 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Nottingham Forest player earn?
The average senior Nottingham Forest player earns approximately £41,411 per week (£2,153,372 annually), based on the current 28-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Nottingham Forest's highest-paid player?
Chris Wood is currently Nottingham Forest's top earner on a reported £82,000 per week (£4,264,000 annually).
When was Nottingham Forest founded?
Nottingham Forest was founded in 30/1, making the club 1996 years old.
What league do Nottingham Forest play in?
Nottingham Forest play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Nottingham Forest?
5 Nottingham Forest players are Brazil nationals — 18% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.