9 Chris Wood
Chris Wood, 1991-12-07, Forward for New Zealand, plays for Nottingham Forest. 75 international caps, 35 goals. Part of New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Group G squad.
Biography
Nottingham Forest striker and New Zealand's all-time top scorer. Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, a clinical forward, Chris Wood possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as New Zealand's primary attacking threat. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 35 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
During the 2024–25 Premier League season, Wood equalled his career-best goal tally by mid-January, having scored 14 goals in 22 matches.
After a loan spell with Ipswich Town in 2015, he signed for Championship club Leeds United where he became the top scorer in the 2016–17 season, with 27 goals.
He played for the team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and was part of the squad that won the 2016 OFC Nations Cup.