Bio

Full-back Nolan Galves’ move to the Baggies brings plenty of excitement after providing a creative touch to his game in recent seasons. 

Born in Montbéliard, France, local side FC Sochaux gave the defender his early schooling in a professional setting and allowed him opportunities to break into the senior setup. 

Having skippered Sochaux-Montbéliard’s U19 team on numerous occasions, Galves was entrusted with a first-team appearance at 18-years-old - playing the second half of a Coupe de France match in 2021. 

The proceeding three seasons allowed Nolan to build his experience in the senior game, impressing down the right flank and earning a move up a division from Ligue 3 to Ligue 2 with Rodez AF. 

It proved to be a move which cemented the wing-back’s momentum in France’s second tier, becoming a regular starter for ‘Le RAF’ and scoring his maiden senior goal against Paris FC in 2024 - assisting in the same game, as Nolan began to make his mark in matches. 

The 2024/25 campaign was clearly a settling term for the youngster, as Galves more than doubled his goal contributions during the following season - chipping in with eight assists to help Rodez secure a fifth-placed finish. 

In so doing, the attack-minded full-back represented his team in the Ligue 2 Play-Offs - assisting to help defeat Red Star 3-2 in the semi-final, prior to bowing out in the following knockout match against Saint Etienne on penalties. 

A long 2025/26 campaign, tallying 36 outings, took Nolan to 100 senior appearances in French football before he embarked on a new chapter across Europe. 

Nolan made a great start in navy blue and white, featuring in every league game until an unfortunate knee injury suffered against Derby in September 2026 ruled him out for the remainder of the season.