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
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 are acting on financial intelligence.Aston Villa's UEFA Football Earnings agreement - reached following the club's breach of European club licensing regulations - essentially operates on a sell-before-you-buy basis. Villa cannot register new signings unless their transfer balance is positive. The...
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 we did after the recent Champions League campaign, who was the fastest recorded Villa player in the tournament. Interestingly, like Aston Villa's fastest player in the Champions League, Villa's quickest player again left before the tournament ended.In the Champions League,...
Ross Barkley’s Potential Villa Future Comes into Sharp Focus
Ross Barkley's Villa SituationBy Calum SlaterRoss Barkley didn't exactly cut a happy figure as he kicked a water bottle after being substituted off on...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Early Watkins Goal Sees Off Gunners
Aston Villa 1 - 0 ArsenalBeaten all ends up during one London club’s visit to Villa Park, Aston Villa would have another one to...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Hammers See Off Sluggish Villa
Aston Villa 1 - 3 West Ham UnitedThe last two fixtures against West Ham have brought Aston Villa fans elation and frustration. The relief...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Ride Their Luck in Hard-Fought Away Win
Southampton 0 - 1 Aston VillaWith three points spurned in midweek, Dean Smith would be looking for a reaction from his team, against an...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Nightmare Second Half Gives Villa a Kick In the Teeth
Burnley 3 - 2 Aston VillaCast your mind all the way back to December, and you’ll remember 27 shots and no goals, in a...
What Morgan Sanson Would Bring to Aston Villa
How Morgan Sanson fits in at VillaBy Calum SlaterAston Villa are reportedly on the verge of completing the signing of Marseille’s Morgan Sanson for...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Coast Past Passive Newcastle
Aston Villa 2 - 0 Newcastle UnitedWith offside controversy still at the back of fans minds, Aston Villa had the opportunity to get up...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Inconsistent Refereeing Costs Villa Once Again
Manchester City 2 - 0 Aston VillaThe last time Villa’s first-team played a game of football, 2021 had only just started. Now 20 days...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Youthful Villa Battle Hard And Frustrate Star Studded Liverpool
FA Cup 3rd Rd: Aston Villa 1 - 4 LiverpoolBack in 2019, Villa’s second-string team lined up against the Liverpool under-23s, and beat them...
The Clues to Ross Barkley’s Aston Villa Return…and the Frustration
When Will Ross Barkley Return?Eyes are beginning to start to roll in Aston Villa supporter heads when there's an update on Ross Barkley's return....
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa’s Hard Work is Undone by Dubious Penalty
Manchester United 2 - 1 Aston VillaLast New Year’s Day was a turning point in Villa’s season. A win against Burnley, but with the...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Prove Their Quality in Stamford Bridge Draw
Chelsea 1 - 1 Aston VillaA short turn around from a fantastic win against Palace, meant that there was no time to stand and...