Inside the life of Chris Wood, Nottingham Forest's top Premier League goalscorer
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Chris Wood has had a long and productive career in English football, which was taken to new heights when he signed for Nottingham Forest.
Wood signed for Forest from Newcastle in 2023 with the footballing world expecting the striker to be a solid, but ultimately underwhelming signing at the City Ground.
However, Wood has been a revelation in Nottingham, scoring 14 goals in his first full Premier League season at the club.
The experienced forward hasn’t slowed down in the Forest squad with his goals leading to Wood equaling Forest’s Premier League scoring record.
With his scoring expertise continuing to bring joy to Forest fans, here is all you need to know about Wood.
Where is Chris Wood from?
Christopher Grant Wood was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Whilst his mother, Julie, was English, Wood has represented New Zealand throughout his career, making 80 international appearances for the country as of January 2025.
How old is Chris Wood?
Wood was born on the 7th of December 1991, making the Kiwi international 33 years old as of January 2025.
Is Chris Wood married?
Wood married his long-term partner, Emma Lovell, in June 2024. The couple announced shortly after the marriage that they were expecting their first child.
Chris Wood stats
Prior to joining Forest, Wood had been scoring regular goals for multiple clubs across England including a standout season for Leeds United in the Championship, scoring 27 goals.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | |
| 2008-2011 | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | 3 |
| 2010-2011 | Barnsley (loan) | 7 | 0 |
| 2010-2011 | Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | 31 | 9 |
| 2011-2012 | Birmingham City (loan) | 29 | 11 |
| 2011-2012 | Bristol City (loan) | 19 | 3 |
| 2012-2013 | Millwall (loan) | 19 | 11 |
| 2012-2015 | Leicester City | 62 | 20 |
| 2014-2015 | Ipswich Town (loan) | 8 | 0 |
| 2015-2018 | Leeds United | 88 | 44 |
| 2018-2022 | Burnley | 165 | 53 |
| 2022-2023 | Newcastle United | 39 | 5 |
How many Premier League goals does Chris Wood have?
The Kiwi played in the Premier League at West Brom, Leicester City, Burnley and Newcastle United, scoring 60 goals in the process. Wood also holds Burnley’s Premier League record scorer record as he does for Forest.
Chris Wood salary
Wood signed for Forest in July 2023 on a two-year deal. According to Capology, Wood earns £80,000 per week on that deal.
How tall is Chris Wood?
Chris Wood is six foot three inches tall, making the New Zealand International one of the Premier League’s most impactful target men.
