Callum Hudson-Odoi has squeezed a lot into such a short career even before his transfer to Nottingham Forest.
The Reds have welcomed the winger to the club with open arms, with the player enduring a couple of rotten seasons at Stamford Bridge.
Hudson-Odoi cost Forest £3 million from Chelsea and he’s made a complete mockery of that transfer fee since his arrival on Trentside.
A serious Achilles injury hampered his progress with the Blues and ultimately, in the summer of 2023, they decided the time was right to cash in.
Initially signing for Steve Cooper, Hudson-Odoi scored on his Forest debut and he’s not looked back ever since that point, becoming one of Nuno Espirito Santo’s top stars.
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Callum Hudson-Odoi shares what he loves about Nuno Espirito Santo
The 24-year-old has had some very important moments since arriving at Forest and it all boils down to Espirito Santo.
Although it was clear why Cooper chose to sign him, given that he was part of the England under-17 team that won the World Cup in 2017, it’s under the current boss where he’s kicked on.
Hudson-Odoi has had some very high-profile bosses in the past, with Maurizio Sarri, Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Xabi Alonso all overseeing his development.
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He’s now been quizzed by Sky Sports News on how Espirito Santo differs from the other managers he’s had during his career.
He said: “With Nuno, compared to the other managers, it’s more the trust and belief. The faith that he has in every player in the squad, he gives me that confidence and belief to go on the pitch, be myself and show everyone why he gives me that confidence and belief.
“For me, personally, knowing what I can do to help the team helps me massively, that’s most important for me, having that consistency and freedom to go on the pitch and play my game.”
Callum Hudson-Odoi stats 2024/25
Cutting in from the left and scoring great goals is what Hudson-Odoi is all about, and there’s even more to come from the player.
On Saturday, Hudson-Odoi was left on the bench for the FA Cup game with Brighton, but he came on in the second half and made an impact.
Callum Hudson-Odoi Premier League stats 2024/25 Total
Appearances 22 (3)
Goals 5
Assists 2
Successful Dribbles 30
Key Passes 37
The forward tucked away his penalty with ease during the shootout, and one string he does have to his bow is undoubted composure.
Hudson-Odoi has proved a tremendous signing for the Reds and the exciting thing is that there is even more to come from the talented player at the City Ground.