Nottingham Forest’s All-Time Top Five Players
Having only recently been promoted to the Premier League after spending 23 years away, Nottingham Forest is currently regarded as one of the “sleeping giants” in world football.
Still, a lot of people will recall the teams from yesterday, when Forest won the European Cup twice in as many seaso
Nottingham Forest’s 5 Best Players Ever
Nottingham Forest is currently one of the “sleeping giants” in world football, having only just been promoted to the Premier League after 23 years away.
However, many will remember the teams of yesterday, which saw Forest bring home the European Cup twice in as many seasons.
Nottingham Forest legend, Des Walker
With a trophy cabinet more decorated than many clubs around the world, you would not be a fool to assume that there was an incredible set of players behind the famous victories.
Throughout the Reds’ 158-year existence, some of the greatest football players to kick a ball have passed through the doors of the City Ground
Stuart Pearce (1985 – 1997)
With a left foot like a traction engine, Stuart Pearce was not just known for his no-nonsense defending; he racked up 87 career goals from left-back.
Des Walker (1984 – 1992 & 2002 – 2005)
During Des Walker’s two spells at the club, the centre-back played in seven cup finals for Forest at Wembley, winning five of them.
Nottingham Forest’s 5 Best Players Ever
Nottingham Forest is currently one of the “sleeping giants” in world football, having only just been promoted to the Premier League after 23 years away.
However, many will remember the teams of yesterday, which saw Forest bring home the European Cup twice in as many seasons.
Nottingham Forest legend, Des Walker
With a trophy cabinet more decorated than many clubs around the world, you would not be a fool to assume that there was an incredible set of players behind the famous victories.
Throughout the Reds’ 158-year existence, some of the greatest football players to kick a ball have passed through the doors of the City Ground.
Here is a list of the top 5 greatest Nottingham Forest players of all time. We will attempt to wade through hundreds of names and dial it down to just the top 5!
Stuart Pearce (1985 – 1997)
With a left foot like a traction engine, Stuart Pearce was not just known for his no-nonsense defending; he racked up 87 career goals from left-back.
Pearce was afraid of nothing, always stepping up in the important moments when a level, trusted and confident mind was required.
Pearce spent five years in non-league with Wealdstone, before eventually moving on to Coventry City, making over 50 appearances for the Sky Blues.
Des Walker (1984 – 1992 & 2002 – 2005)
During Des Walker’s two spells at the club, the centre-back played in seven cup finals for Forest at Wembley, winning five of them.
He would be awarded the title of Player of the Year on three occasions and he was selected for the PFA Team of the Year in four consecutive seasons.
The 57-year-old made over 300 appearances for Forest, and only scored one goal across his professional career, spanning over 20 years.
