Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has earned his place in the Premier League Team of the Week after an impressive outing for Nottingham Forest in their 3-1 win against Brentford — www.isagoal.com reports.
The Nigerian right-back stood out with one of the finest individual displays of the league’s opening weekend.
WhoScored awarded him a 7.73 rating, the highest for a defender in his position across the league.
Aina showed strength and composure at the back, completing seven clearances and winning eight out of 15 duels.
He also made three vital tackles and was never beaten in a one-on-one situation throughout the match.
On the attacking side, Aina was equally sharp, recording 75 touches and completing 91 percent of his 32 passes.
He attempted two dribbles, with one successful, showing his willingness to push forward.
Chris Wood’s brace and Dan Ndoye’s strike secured the win for Forest, while Igor Thiago scored Brentford’s consolation from the penalty spot.
Wood’s performance also earned him a spot in the Team of the Week alongside Aina.
The lineup included stars like Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, and Manchester City’s Nico González.
Aina will hope to maintain his momentum when Forest visit Crystal Palace this Sunday.
This article was updated 2 days ago