Nottingham Forest Academy And Under 21's

[Sausage Roll]

Nice long read in The Athletic today about Andy Reid and his role as Head of Development.

Acknowledges that any player coming through now has to be really special to make the grade, given where the club currently is.

Doesn't mention any names though which is a shame.

[Mist From The Trent]

Forest beat Liverpool 5-2 in the PL under 17 Cup. Azae Bonnick scored a hatrick.

[Reds73]

Serious player.
Will be on first team squad in next 18 months, even though he’s still under 16

[Mist From The Trent]

Great player and a really good lad as well! Hopefully he keeps progressing!

[McDurban]

Azae Bonnick is a 15-year-old rising star midfielder in the Nottingham Forest academy who has quickly gained recognition as one of the club's most promising young talents.

Date of Birth: March 16, 2011
Position: Midfielder
Current Club: Nottingham Forest
Youth Nationality: English

Key Milestones & Statistics Record
Debut: Made his Under-18 Premier League debut in March 2026 at just 15 years and 12 days old against Sunderland U18s, becoming the 4th youngest U18 debutant in club history.

Academy Form: Scored 39 goals and provided 14 assists (53 total goal contributions) while playing up an age group with the Under-16s.

Recent Impact: Named a BBC Sport youngster to watch, he made his first U18 start in August 2026 and scored twice in an 8-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers.
International Level: Received a call-up to the England Under-15 squad.

[McDurban]

The top 5 youngest debutants for the Nottingham Forest U18 team are:
I guess this is only based on what Google can find.

Zyan Blake14 years, 9 months, 14 days vs. Derby County U18 (27/08/2022)
Will Thompson 14 years, 11 months, 0 days vs. Manchester City U18 (26/11/2022)
Evan Boulter14 years, 11 months, 27 days vs. Wolves U18 (12/08/2023)
Azae Bonnick 15 years, 12 days vs. Sunderland U18 (28/03/2026)
Shakur Samuels 15 years, 1 month, 25 days vs. Leeds United U18 (26/10/2024)

[Reds73]

The top 5 youngest debutants for the Nottingham Forest U18 team are:
I guess this is only based on what Google can find.

Zyan Blake14 years, 9 months, 14 days vs. Derby County U18 (27/08/2022)
Will Thompson 14 years, 11 months, 0 days vs. Manchester City U18 (26/11/2022)
Evan Boulter14 years, 11 months, 27 days vs. Wolves U18 (12/08/2023)
Azae Bonnick 15 years, 12 days vs. Sunderland U18 (28/03/2026)
Shakur Samuels 15 years, 1 month, 25 days vs. Leeds United U18 (26/10/2024)

Yeh my lad has come up against Azae a few times, and he is a serious player.

[Fumanchew]

Next question is how do we keep him long enough for him to make a first team appearance!

[McDurban]

Does anyone know how Zyan Blake is progressing.
He was highlighted last season as potential.

[McDurban]

Next question is how do we keep him long enough for him to make a first team appearance!

Stick him on the bench if Yates is injured or suspended.
At 3-0 up with 10 minutes to go, chuck him on.

[wassy04]

Next question is how do we keep him long enough for him to make a first team appearance!

Stick him on the bench if Yates is injured or suspended.
At 3-0 up with 10 minutes to go, chuck him on.

Got to find someone for that role if Yates is ever out to keep the record going!

[McDurban]

Next question is how do we keep him long enough for him to make a first team appearance!

Stick him on the bench if Yates is injured or suspended.
At 3-0 up with 10 minutes to go, chuck him on.

Got to find someone for that role if Yates is ever out to keep the record going!

There is Sinclair, Nwuso and McDonnell who were at the training camp.
I don't think that will be a problem.