Fin Back
English footballer
Finley Jude William Back (born 25 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back or defensive midfielder.
Career
Nottingham Forest
Back joined the Nottingham Forest academy at the age of eight-years old. He went on to earn a professional contract with the club on 4 October 2019 after impressing with the club's under-18's. Back extended his deal with Forest on 13 July 2021. Back made his professional debut for Forest on 11 August 2021, starting in an EFL Cup fixture against Bradford City. His league debut followed on 18 August 2021 against Blackburn Rovers.
Carlisle United (loan)
On 14 July 2022, Back joined EFL League Two club Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal, which was cut short due to a hamstring injury that required surgery.
On 24 July 2023, Back signed for Carlisle United on another season long loan for the newly promoted EFL League One team.
Wycombe Wanderers
On 3 February 2025, Back ended his 14-year association with Forest and signed with EFL League One side Wycombe Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life
Fin is the son of Neil Back MBE, who is a former international rugby union player for England and the British & Irish Lions who also played for Nottingham RFC and Leicester Tigers.
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