Zach Abbott Explained

Zach Abbot
Fullname:Zach MacFarlane Abbott[1]
Birth Date:2006 5, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:England
Currentclub:Nottingham Forest
Clubnumber:44
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:–2022
Youthclubs1:Nottingham Forest
Years1:2022–
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:England U18
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:3 October 2022
Nationalteam-Update:17:53, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

Zach Abbott (born 13 May 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Nottingham Forest.[3] Zach Abbot studied at The Priory Academy LSST in Lincoln after moving from London in 2017

Club career

On 23 August 2022, Abbott debuted for Nottingham Forest during a 3–0 win over Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup.[4] [5] Abbott was a member of the academy team which reached the final of the FA Youth Cup for the first time in the club's history and on 11 May 2022 played the full 90 minutes as they finished runners up to Manchester United at Old Trafford.[5]

International career

Abbott has featured in the England youth set-up, making his debut for the England U16 against the Netherlands U16 in the Montaigu Tournament.[5] [6]

Abbott made his England U18 debut during a 1-1 draw with Belgium in Marbella on 11 October 2023.[7]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nottingham Forest2022–23Premier League00001010
2023–2400000000
2024–2500000000
Career total0000100010

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists. Premier League. 13 September 2023. 13 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Zach Abbott Nottingham Forest . Premier League . 6 October 2022.
  3. Web site: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs. theguardian.com.
  4. Web site: Zach Abbott. Soccerway. 23 August 2022.
  5. News: Who is Zach Abbott? Nottingham Forest wonderkid named among 'best talents' in Premier League. Sarah. Clapson. Nottingham Post. 27 September 2022. 25 October 2022.
  6. News: Forest gem plays for England in prestigious tournament, he starred in FA Youth Cup win. Lee. Clarke. Nottingham Forest News. 14 April 2022. 6 October 2022.
  7. News: Report: Belgium 1-1 England MU18s. Nicholas. Veevers. EnglandFootball.com. 11 October 2023. 12 October 2023.