Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest's captain, has been having a standout season, contributing significantly to the team's performance. He scored a crucial penalty in Forest's 2-2 draw with Liverpool and also assisted Dan Ndoye's opening goal. In 2026, Gibbs-White has been directly involved in 20 club goals—15 goals and five assists—tying him with Erling Haaland for the most in the Premier League across all competitions. However, Gibbs-White has outscored Haaland, with 13 Premier League goals this season, the most by any player. He averages a league goal every 129 minutes, a testament to his consistency, including his first senior hat-trick against Burnley in April. Gibbs-White was not selected by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup squad last season. In response, he scored against Bournemouth on the final day of the season, celebrating with a gesture that symbolized his number 10 shirt, a clear message to Tuchel. This season, he has continued his strong form, scoring a career-high 18 goals in all competitions last season. Under new manager Oliver Glasner, who has emphasized his importance to the team, Gibbs-White is aiming for a career-defining season. Glasner has confirmed that Gibbs-White is the club's number 10, taking on a more central role after the departure of Elliot Anderson. This has allowed Gibbs-White to operate more freely, creating chances and scoring goals. Although he had the opportunity to score 10 goals in his final 15 games last season, it wasn't enough to secure a World Cup call-up. Glasner has advised Gibbs-White to focus on his club performance and not dwell too much on his international prospects. "The better he performs, the better he will do in his career, for clubs or for England," Glasner said. "If you perform well and do things right, you will be called up." Gibbs-White's goal against Tottenham in March was pivotal in Forest's 3-0 victory, helping the team survive and keeping Spurs in a tight race for top-flight status until the final day. His near transfer to Tottenham had caused tension, with Forest threatening legal action. Owner Evangelos Marinakis personally intervened, meeting Gibbs-White in Portugal and persuading him to stay, leading to a new three-year contract. Glasner confirmed that Gibbs-White's commitment to the club was unwavering. "I have always seen him as a top player, a player who can make the difference," Glasner said. "He is very professional, very hard-working. He looks like an Adonis—just muscles."