Taiwo Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest/F/
NigeriaPlayer Info
Taiwo Awoniyi is a powerful Nigerian striker currently spearheading the attack for Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League, with a market value of €12 million highlighting his status. Awoniyi's journey to the top is a story of resilience, having worked his way through the European system after an early move from Nigeria. He honed his skills in Germany, where his physical strength, hold-up play, and improving goal tally caught the eye. His breakthrough season came with Union Berlin, where his goals were instrumental in securing European qualification, leading to his record transfer to Nottingham Forest. The crowning moment of his career so far was scoring the goal that secured Forest's historic return to the Premier League via the playoffs. His main strength is his combination of brute force and a sharp instinct in the penalty area. Awoniyi has become a key player for both club and country, embodying the modern target man who is as much a creator as a finisher.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/06/30
1. FC Union Berlin
Nottingham Forest20500000€
Transfer
2021/07/19
Liverpool1. FC Union Berlin8550000€
Transfer
2021/06/29
1. FC Union BerlinLiverpoolLoan Ended
2020/09/18
Liverpool1. FC Union BerlinLoan
2020/06/29
1. FSV Mainz 05LiverpoolLoan Ended
2019/08/07
Liverpool1. FSV Mainz 05500000€
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Nottingham Forest
EPL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
10
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
222
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
7
Accurate Passes Per Game
31
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
3