Summary

Chris Wood (New Zealand), Forward, 91 caps, 45 international goals, model: 13.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Chris Wood

#11 Forward Nottingham Forest FC (ENG) New Zealand

Chris Wood is a 35-year-old forward for Nottingham Forest FC (ENG) and New Zealand. He has earned 91 caps and 45 international goals for New Zealand. Our model puts New Zealand's title chance at 0% with a 34% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Chris has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

91 Caps

45 Goals

3 Season goals

0 Assists

6.53 Form rating

Age35Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)Weight179 lbsMarket value€6.4M

View next match prediction See New Zealand team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Chris Wood · the model’s read

Chris Wood brings 91 caps and 45 international goals for New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Nottingham Forest FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Wood's anytime-goalscoring probability at 13.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.21 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Chris Wood: World Cup 2026 Form

How Chris has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.6

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.7

Last match vs Belgium

Holding steady

6.8

vs Iran

90 min · 0G 2A

6.2

vs Egypt

90 min

6.7

vs Belgium

90 min

Chris Wood: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (30 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.6

Career baseline 6.6

1.67 Shotsper 90 min 2.06

0.67 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.9

2.33 Key passesper 90 min 0.71

0.33 Tacklesper 90 min 0.06

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.06

0.33 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 1.09

31 Touchesper 90 min 26

At World Cup 2026, Chris is rating 6.6 — in line with his 6.6 career baseline.

New Zealand Squad

Full squad

Chris is part of a New Zealand squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Kosta Barbarouses Forward

Michael Boxall Defender 0.69 Tackles / 90

Thomas Smith Defender 4.09 Interceptions / 90

Tim Payne Defender 1.2 Tackles / 90

Elijah Just Midfielder 1.63 Key passes / 90

Marko Stamenic Midfielder 0.45 Key passes / 90

Chris Wood: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Nottingham Forest

2023 - 2023

Newcastle

2022 - 2023

Burnley

2017 - 2022

Leeds

2015 - 2017

Leicester

2013 - 2015

West Brom

2009 - 2013

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× English Championship 2013-2014

1× English EFL Championship Golden Boot 2016-2017

1× English Football League 1 2010-2011

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

1 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× English Football League 1
2010-2011

Cup Competitions 1

1× English Championship
2013-2014

Individual Awards 1

1× English EFL Championship Golden Boot
2016-2017

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Chris's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

5 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Nottingham Forest ·

English Premier League

Award

English Premier League Player Of The Month Nottingham Forest ·

English Premier League

Award

Chris Wood: Quick Facts

#11Shirt number

35Age

1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)Height

179 lbsWeight

Auckland, New ZealandBirthplace

Nottingham Forest FC (ENG)Club

Chris in pictures

Chris Wood — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the New Zealand squad at World Cup 2026

New Zealand team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Chris Wood play?

Chris Wood plays as a Forward for Nottingham Forest FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent New Zealand.

How many caps does Chris Wood have?

Chris Wood has 91 international caps for New Zealand, with 45 international goals.

What trophies has Chris Wood won?

Chris Wood has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include English Championship (x1), English EFL Championship Golden Boot (x1), English Football League 1 (x1).

What is New Zealand's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts New Zealand at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 34% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?

New Zealand are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Iran, Egypt, Belgium.