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...
Villa Injury Update: Defender Out for Lille as McGinn Return Confirmed
McGinn's Back, but Cash's OutCash BlowAston Villa will be without Matty Cash for Thursday's Europa League last 16 first leg against Lille, with the...
Emi Martinez FA Investigation: What We Actually Know
Emi Martinez's FA InvestigationReports emerged this past week that Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is under FA investigation over an alleged breach of betting...
Big Midfield Boost Ahead of Lille as Villa Seek Spark
John McGinn Expected to be involved Against LilleJohn McGinn has returned to training ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League last sixteen first leg against...
Tammy Abraham and the Pull of Unfinished Business at Villa
Tammy Abraham's Villa ReturnAt the weekend, Tammy Abraham got his first dose of VAR in a Villa shirt, a circumstance he didn't have to...
Villa’s Midfield Crisis and the Calendar That Will Define Their Season
Aston Villa's Midfield Situation and the Race Against TimeAston Villa’s season is drifting towards its most decisive stretch, and the big doubt is clear...
Unai Emery Provides Promising Insight to Ollie Watkins Injury
Emery Cool on WatkinsUnai Emery has played down immediate fears over Ollie Watkins after the striker’s early withdrawal in Aston Villa’s 3–2 comeback win in the Europa...
Aston Villa’s Europa League Squad and the Missing Player
Aston Villa's Europa League SquadAston Villa have confirmed the club’s squad list for the UEFA Europa League, which will contain 21 players in List...
How Alex Moreno’s Injury Shaped Aston Villa’s Left-Back Gamble and Right-Back Neglect
PSR & UEFA Wage-Ratio Debate: How Alex Moreno’s Injury Complicated Aston Villa’s TransfersYou know the summer transfer drill for most Aston Villa supporters in...
Aston Villa’s Fastest Players from their Champions League Campaign
Aston Villa's Fastest PlayersAston Villa's Champions League dream may be over for now, but referring back to Villa's decent return to Europe's top club...
Aston Villa’s Big Champions League Squad Dilemma for the Knockout Rounds
Unai Emery's Big Champions League Squad DecisionAston Villa face a Champions League squad dilemma. The club has until 11pm (UK time) on 6th February to register a maximum...
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt Numbers
Aston Villa January Signing Shirt numbersAston Villa have confirmed the squad numbers of their deadline day purchases with Axel Disasi taking over the No.3...
Aston Villa Take a Gamble on Marcus Rashford Loan From Manchester United
Marcus Rashford makes Aston Villa loan moveAston Villa have completed the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, with the England international arriving at...