Villa Players
In-depth coverage of Aston Villa players — from the current squad to the legends of the past. Profiles, analysis, transfer updates and opinion on the players who have worn the claret and blue, from a supporter perspective
Aston Villa’s 2026/27 First Team Squad Numbers
Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2026/27If you unwrapped a 2026 Aston Villa calendar last Christmas, we're sorry to say it aged badly. Whoever put it together at least hedged their bets, pairing two players on every month bar December.Already long gone from the calendar were Donyell Malen, Harvey Elliott (seemingly mid-season) and Jadon Sancho, but this summer transfer window saw a mass cull of the...
Aston Villa Season Start Compromised by Further Injuries
Villa Not in Ideal Shape Ahead of Season OpenerIt's been a rough old summer in terms of Aston Villa's injury list. Wednesday night's Super Cup claimed its latest two victims. Brian Madjo picked up a knock in the very match he'd spent seven months waiting to play in. João Gomes, barely a month into his Villa career, and a rare expected first XI starter...
Manzambi Out as Villa Face Several Super Cup Player Concerns
Johan Manzambi Injury and Super Cup ConcernsAston Villa will be without club-record signing Johan Manzambi for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain,...
The Full Implications of Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa: Should Fans Be Concerned?
Villa have signed Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a conditional obligation to buy and a four-year contract waiting behind it. The club's own announcement...
The Clues to Chelsea Blindsiding Arsenal in Morgan Rogers Race
Morgan Rogers is Set for Chelsea MoveChelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers. The Athletic report that a bid...
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books....
Amadou Onana’s Injury Could Be the Tipping Point in Villa’s Summer
The Impact of Amadou Onana's Injury on Aston VillaAmadou Onana faces 6 to 9 months out after a cruciate tear at the World Cup....
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan Rogers
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan RogersThe clubs circling Morgan Rogers this summer are not acting on transfer intelligence alone. They...
Aston Villa’s Fastest Players in the Europa League, Ranked
Aston Villa's Fastest Players in the Europa League 2026Now the dust has settled on Aston Villa's Europa League triumph, it's time to see, as...
Aston Villa’s 2026 World Cup: A Barometer of How Far They’ve Come
Aston Villa and World Cup 2026At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Aston Villa's contingent consisted of Birkir Bjarnason representing Iceland, Mile Jedinak captaining...
Tammy Abraham in Race to be Back for Preseason
Abraham's Race Against the Pre-Season ClockThere was a clue in the last meaningful contribution of Tammy Abraham to Villa's season, as to how his...
Aston Villa Supporters’ Player of the Year 2025-26
Aston Villa Supporters' Player of the Year VoteThe club have opened the voting for Aston Villa supporters to choose their 2025/26 Player of the...
Ollie Watkins’ Late-Season Redemption and How he Booked his World Cup Ticket
Ollie Watkins Helps Fire Villa to Grandstand Season FinishThe My Old Man Said theory on Ollie Watkins has long been this: give him a...
Villa Player Faces Late Fitness Test and Other Squad News Ahead of Old Trafford Trip
Matty Cash Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Villa's Old Trafford TripAston Villa will make a late call on Matty Cash before Sunday's Premier...