Morgan Gibbs-White - Football Player
Age: 25
Country: United States Occupations:
Football Player
Morgan Gibbs-White (born January 27, 2000) is a professional English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the England national team.
Known for his agility, technical skill, and creative vision, he is often the central "playmaker" for his team.
### Player Profile
* Position: Primary attacking midfielder (Number 10), but versatile enough to play as a central midfielder or right winger.
* Height: 1.71m (approx. 5'7").
* Preferred Foot: Right.
* Current Club: Nottingham Forest (joined in 2022 for a club-record fee).
* Key Traits: High energy, elite acceleration, and a "high-risk, high-reward" passing style aimed at breaking defensive lines.
### Career Highlights
* Academy & Early Career: Developed at the Wolverhampton Wanderers academy, making his first-team debut at age 16.
* Breakthrough: Following successful loan spells at Swansea City and Sheffield United (where he was named Player of the Year), he moved to Nottingham Forest.
* Success at Forest: He was named the Nottingham Forest Player of the Season for 2022–23 and played a vital role in helping the club qualify for European competition. In 2025, he signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2028.
* International: A World Cup winner with the England U-17 team in 2017, he made his senior England debut in September 2024.
### Playing Style
Gibbs-White is described as a transitional midfielder who thrives on the counterattack. Unlike players who dictate the slow rhythm of a game, he is "electric," using powerful forward carries and quick vertical passes to turn defense into attack in seconds. Defensively, he is noted for being a smart presser who works hard to win the ball back for his team.