Ola Aina, born on October 8, 1996, in London, is a skilled Nigerian footballer who plays as a full-back for Nottingham Forest and the Nigerian national team. His career has been distinguished by adaptability and perseverance across both English and Italian leagues.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina |
| Date of Birth | October 8, 1996 |
| Place of Birth | London, England (Southwark) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Origin | Nigerian parents |
| Partner | Not publicly disclosed |
| Occupations | Professional Footballer |
| Club | Nottingham Forest |
| Height | 1.84 m |
| Jersey Number | 34 |
| Position | Defender (Full-back) |
| Net Worth | Approximately £11,180,000 ($12.1 million) |
Early Life and Background
Born in Southwark, London, to Nigerian parents, Aina joined Chelsea’s youth academy at age 10.
He achieved significant success, winning two consecutive UEFA Youth League titles in 2015 and 2016. This early training laid the foundation for his professional career.
Career
Chelsea
Ola Aina’s football journey started at Chelsea, where he joined as a young player. He made his youth team debut in the 2012–13 season, participating in both legs of the FA Youth Cup semi-final and final.
Before the 2015–16 season, Aina was part of Chelsea’s pre-season tour, catching the attention of José Mourinho. Despite training with the first team, he continued to play for the under-21s and under-19s. On July 6, 2016, Aina signed a new four-year contract with Chelsea.
His professional debut came on August 23, 2016, in a 3–2 win over Bristol Rovers in the EFL Cup, followed by his Premier League debut on October 15, 2016, against Leicester City.
Hull City
In July 2017, Aina was loaned to Hull City in the Championship. He made his debut on August 5, 2017, in a 1–1 draw with Aston Villa. During his time at Hull, Aina scored his first professional goal in a 1–0 FA Cup victory over Blackburn Rovers on January 6, 2018.
Torino
Aina joined Torino on a season-long loan in August 2018, making his Serie A debut against Roma. He scored his first goal for Torino against Udinese on February 2, 2019.
In June 2019, Torino made his transfer permanent from Chelsea for £9 million. Aina became a regular player, appearing in 37 games during the 2019–20 season.
Fulham
In September 2020, Aina returned to the Premier League on loan with Fulham. He scored his first Premier League goal in a 2–0 win over West Brom on November 2, 2020, which was recognized as the Premier League’s Budweiser Goal of the Month.
Nottingham Forest
Aina joined Nottingham Forest in July 2023 on a one-year contract. He made his debut on August 12, 2023, in a 2–1 loss to Arsenal. His first goal for Forest came in a 2–0 win over Aston Villa on November 5, 2023. In May 2024, Forest extended his contract by an additional year.
International Career
Initially representing England at youth levels, Aina switched to Nigeria in 2017. He was part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and has since been a regular player for the national team.
Personal Life
Aina is known to have a brother named Jordan Aina. Details about his romantic life or family beyond his sibling are not widely available. His personal life is kept relatively private, with a focus on family values.
Ola Aina Net Worth and Salary
Ola Aina’s net worth is estimated to be approximately £11,180,000 (12.1 million) according to recent reports. This figure is based on his earnings from his football career.
Honors
Aina’s achievements include two UEFA Youth League titles with Chelsea and a runner-up finish in the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.
He also won domestic titles like the Premier League and League Cup during his youth career with Chelsea.
