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 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, and he may not be the only key absentee by the time the game is played in Salzburg on 12 August.Johan Manzambi is continuing his recovery from a knee injury picked up playing for Switzerland at this summer's World Cup....
Nicolò Zaniolo Expected to see Burnley Action for Aston Villa
Nicolò Zaniolo's Aston Villa Debut Incoming?“He is ready to play on Sunday," declared Unai Emery, in his pre-Burnley press conference, before going on to...
Aston Villa’s New Golden Boy – The Gamble of Nicolò Zaniolo
A Beginner’s Guide to Nicolò ZanioloNicolò Zaniolo is finally at Aston Villa, after at least 10 confirmation tweets today from Fabrizio Romano. After Emi...
Aston Villa Stick With Same Number Nine, as Two Players Swap Numbers
Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2023/24 SeasonAston Villa announced the squad numbers of 26 players for the 2023/24 season. There were few surprises, although maybe...
The Attributes and Concerns of Aston Villa Signing Moussa Diaby
A Beginner’s Guide to Moussa DiabyAston Villa finally got their man Moussa Diaby on a five-year contract, after weeks of negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen...
Big Update on Moussa Diaby Transfer as Aston Villa Deal Done
Aston Villa Reported to Have Completed Moussa Diaby DealThe saga of Aston Villa's pursuit of 24-year-old French international winger Mouss Diaby is done and...
Aston Villa Squad for USA Premier League Summer Series has Notable Absentees
Aston Villa Squad for USA Premier League Summer SeriesAston Villa has announced its squad for the Premier League Summer Series as they depart for...
How Much Aston Villa Received from FIFA for Emi Martinez (and Jack Grealish) for the World Cup
Aston Villa's FIFA Compensation for Emi MartinezThis week, FIFA declared that their Club Benefits Programme, a kind of compensation fund for the use of...
The Key Questions of Aston Villa Signing Pau Torres
A Beginner’s Guide to Pau TorresRight, it’s time to catch-up Pau Torres, the second long-awaited Aston Villa signing of the summer transfer window for...
Pau Torres Finalises Aston Villa Move and Claims His Number
Pau Torres Joining Aston Villa is OfficialAston Villa finally confirmed the signing of Pau Torres, after the recently married former Villarreal player returned from...
Double Injury Blow for Aston Villa’s Preseason Preparations
Jacob Ramsey Becomes the Second Villa Player to Miss PreseasonThere's no doubt that the level of excitement for Aston Villa supporters heading into the...
The Why and Worries of Aston Villa Signing Youri Tielemans
A Beginner’s Guide to Youri TielemansRight, it’s time to catch-up on the first Aston Villa signings of the summer transfer window for the 2023/24...
The Aston Villa Player Full-Term Report – Retain or Sell?
The Full-Term Aston Villa Player ReportBy Rob CarterIt’s time to take look at how the team and staff performed in the second half of...