Find out Chris Wood's (Nottingham Forest footballer) net worth and his salary per week this season.
Chris Wood is a New Zealand footballer who plays for English Premier League club Nottingham Forest. He is a household name in the EPL after playing for several teams in the division. This season, he is one of the highest-paid players, especially at his club, Nottingham Forest.
Chris Wood footballer salary per week at Nottingham Forest
At Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood is one of the highest-paid players, earning £82,000 per week and £4,264,000 per year.
Contract: His current contract with Nottingham Forest ends in the summer of 2025.
Net worth and Transfermarkt value
Although there is no accurate information, Chris Wood is worth an estimated $4 million dollars. According to figures from Transfermarkt, he is valued at around 8 million dollars.
Chris Wood's transfer value over the years
As of 2024, Chris Wood's total transfer fee paid throughout his career is €72.73m.
Leicester City (€1.23m)
Leeds United FC (€3.60m)
Burnley FC (€16.40m)
Newcastle United FC (€30.00m)
Nottingham Forest (€17.00m).
Nottingham Forest Transfer
Chris Wood joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in January 2023 for £15 million. This move could be attributed to the lack of game time at St. James Park.
This move has so far paid off for Nottingham Forest, as he has gone on to become the club's leading goal scorer in the last two seasons.
In his first season, he was the club's top scorer with over 15 goals in 35 appearances for the club. In his second season, he is already gathering the numbers with the most important goals for the club.
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Personal life
Chris Wood was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He began his football career at age 11.
Chris Wood's previous clubs
Newcastle United FC
In the January transfer window of 2022, Wood joined Newcastle United from Burnley FC as the club looked to reinforce its attack in an emergency signing following the takeover by the Saudi-backed investment group.
Chris Wood cost Newcastle United FC a whopping transfer fee of €30.00m. A move that was requested by head coach Eddie Howe.
The New Zealand international made an impact; however, it seemed not enough, leading to the eventual departure from the club.
Burnley FC
In 2017, Chris Wood joined Burnley FC from Leeds United FC for a club record fee of €16.40m.
There he became well known among the Premier League elite strikers, especially after scoring the equaliser in his debut match against Tottenham Hotspur.
He gradually had an impact on the team and justified the heavy transfer fee that was splashed to secure his services for Leeds United.
One of the highlights of his Burnley career was the hat trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers in April 2021.
Leeds United FC
In 2015, Chris Wood joined Leeds United for a reported fee of €3.60m from Leicester City. Prior to his move to Leeds United, he had spent some seasons on loan at Ipswich Town FC.
The New Zealander scored over 13 goals for Leeds United during his first season at the club. However, this was just the beginning, even as he went on to score 30 goals to finish as the EFL Championship top scorer.
He is Leeds United's Player of the Year at the end of the season awards.
Leicester City
It would interest you to know that Chris Wood had explored English football by playing for several teams throughout his career.
He joined Leicester City from West Bromwich Albion following a series of loan stints outside the club. In January 2013, Wood registered a hat trick for Leicester City against Bristol City.
Chris Wood's performance helped Leicester City secure promotion to the English Premier League after finishing top of the league with a huge point margin.
West Bromwich Albion FC
Wood joined the Baggies but was only sent on loan to Barnsley thereafter. This was later called off, and the New Zealander returned to his parent club. However, after some time at the club, he was sent on loan again to Millwall FC.
Cambridge
Chris Wood began his career at Cambridge FC in New Zealand's NRFL Division 2 in 2006. His performance attracted interest from top teams that eventually led to his transfer to European football.