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Aston Villa

Aston Villa Football Club

B6 6HE Birmingham, EnglandPremier League · tier 1Founded 1 March 1874Colours
www.avfc.co.uk ↗Villa Park, B6 6HE Birmingham, England+44 (121) 3272
Squad
28 players
avg age 26.2
Foreigners
21
75% of the squad
Internationals
14
called up by their country
League position
9 / 20
12 pts · 9 played · 2026/27
Stadium
Villa Park
36,887 seats
Manager
Unai Emery
Transfer balance
+€65.1m
season 2026/27

Squad

28 players
PlayerAgeContract
Goalkeepers · 3
Zion SuzukiGoalkeeper24Jun 2031
Marco BizotGoalkeeper35Jun 2027
James WrightGoalkeeper22—
Defenders · 9
Ian MaatsenLeft-BackAnkle injury - Return expected on 20/11/202624Jun 2030
Matteo RuggeriLeft-BackHamstring injury - Return expected on 30/11/202623Jun 2031
Taylor Harwood-BellisCentre-BackNo eligibility – UEFA Champions League – until 28/01/202724Jun 2031
Matty CashRight-Back29Jun 2029
Pau TorresCentre-Back29Jun 2028
Aaron Wan-BissakaRight-BackHamstring injury - Return expected on 20/11/202628Jun 2027
Modou Kéba CisséCentre-Back21Jun 2029
Victor LindelöfCentre-Back32Jun 2027
Tyrone MingsCentre-Back33Jun 2027
Midfielders · 9
Johan ManzambiAttacking Midfield21Jun 2031
Boubacar KamaraDefensive Midfield26Jun 2030
João GomesCentral Midfield24Jun 2031
Amadou OnanaDefensive MidfieldCruciate ligament tear - Return expected on 01/06/202725Jun 2029
Lamare BogardeDefensive Midfield22Jun 2028
Emiliano BuendíaAttacking Midfield29Jun 2027
John McGinnRight MidfieldTeam captain32Jun 2028
Leon GoretzkaCentral Midfield31Jun 2028
Ross BarkleyCentral Midfield33Jun 2027
Forwards · 7
Ibrahim MbayeRight Winger18Jun 2031
Nicolas JacksonCentre-Forward25Jun 2031
Alejandro GarnachoLeft Winger22Jun 2027
Brian MadjoCentre-Forward16Jun 2032
Tammy AbrahamCentre-Forward29Jun 2030
George HemmingsLeft Winger19—
AlyssonRight Winger20Jun 2031

Amber contract dates mean the contract ends within 12 months.

Transfers

Season 2026/27
Spent
€300.2m
21 arrivals
Received
€365.3m
18 departures
Net balance
+€65.1m
received − spent

Arrivals · 21

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Departures · 18

  • Morgan Rogers
    Attacking Midfield · 23 y/o
    €138m
  • Ezri Konsa
    Centre-Back · 28 y/o
    €59.6m
  • Ollie Watkins
    Centre-Forward · 30 y/o
    €58.4m
  • Youri Tielemans
    Central Midfield · 29 y/o
  • Donyell Malen
    Centre-Forward · 27 y/o
    €25m
  • Enzo Barrenechea
    Defensive Midfield · 25 y/o
    €12m
  • Lewis Dobbin
    Left Winger · 23 y/o
    €10.5m
  • Emiliano Martínez
    Goalkeeper · 33 y/o
    €8.8m
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Manager & staff

33 people
Manager
Unai Emery
Spain · 54 y/o
Appointed 1 November 2022
Contract until 30 June 2029

Coaching Staff · 11

  • Joseph UreChief AnalystEngland
  • Víctor MañasMatch AnalystSpain
  • José Antonio RomeroMatch AnalystSpain
  • Pablo VillanuevaAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Chema SanzAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Javi GarcíaGoalkeeping CoachSpain
  • Daniel GarcíaGoalkeeping CoachSpain
  • Patrick MooreFitness coachIreland
  • Moisés Del HoyoFitness coachSpain
  • Albert CarbóIndividual CoachSpain
Management · 4
  • Roberto OlabeManaging Director Professional FootballSpain
  • Damian VidaganyDirector of Professional FootballSpain
  • Jeremy OliverTechnical DirectorAustralia
  • Matthew KidsonDirector of DevelopmentEngland
Board of Directors · 2
  • Nassef SawirisOwnerEgypt
  • Bryn DaviesHead of RecruitmentEngland
Scouting · 8
  • Adam HenshallLoan Player ManagerWales
  • Tony CarssLoan Player ManagerEngland
  • Ben HackneyScoutEngland
  • Robert BillingsleyScoutEngland
  • Alberto BenitoScoutSpain
  • Pablo RodríguezScoutSpain
  • Matt DyerScoutEngland
  • Chris BadlanScoutEngland
Medical department · 4
  • Arnaldo AbrantesHead of MedicalPortugal
  • Alan SmithMedical Director PhysiotherapyEngland
  • Steven PolleyPhysiotherapistEngland
  • Alessandra NorreriisHead Physiotherapist AcademyDenmark
Other · 1
  • Ahmed El MohamadyClub representativeEgypt
Youth · 3
  • Sean VerityAcademy ManagerEngland
  • Nick HaycockDevelopment CoachEngland
  • Ben AshbyHead of EducationEngland

Honours

26 titles
  • 7×English Champion80/81 · 1909/10 · 1899/00 · 1898/99 · 1896/97 · +2
  • 7×FA Cup Winner56/57 · 1919/20 · 1912/13 · 1904/05 · 1896/97 · +2
  • 5×English League Cup winner95/96 · 93/94 · 76/77 · 74/75 · 60/61
  • 2×English 2nd tier champion59/60 · 37/38
  • 1×European Champion Clubs' Cup winner81/82
  • 1×Intertoto Cup Champion01/02
  • 1×UEFA Supercup Winner82/83
  • 1×Europa League Winner25/26
  • 1×English Supercup Winner81/82

Dossiers linked to Aston Villa

Showing 1–10 of 12
  • Logged 6h agoEvidence 18/100 · Speculative
    FC Barcelona→Aston Villa

    Xavi Espart: FC Barcelona to Aston Villa

    First reported
    No first-hand report
    Sources
    0 independent
    1 outlet · 1 article
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Aston Villa are reportedly pursuing a move for Xavi Espart from FC Barcelona. The Spanish right-back is contracted to the club until June 2030.

  • Logged 18h agoEvidence 63/100 · Credible
    Club Athletico Paranaense→Aston Villa

    Kevin Viveros: Club Athletico Paranaense to Aston Villa

    First reported
    Birmingham Mail · 30 Sep
    Sources
    3 independent
    12 outlets · 15 articles
    Stage
    negotiation
    Reported fee
    €20m–€30m

    Kevin Viveros is the subject of transfer interest from Aston Villa. The story began on 30 Sep, when Birmingham Mail and TEAMtalk reported that Aston Villa had made contact and were watching him regularly.

  • Logged 20h agoEvidence 49/100 · Under investigation
    RB Leipzig→Aston Villa

    Antonio Nusa: RB Leipzig to Aston Villa

    First reported
    Ekrem Konur · 11 Oct
    Sources
    3 independent
    4 outlets · 5 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Reported fee
    €70.2m

    Several outlets report that Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle are interested in Antonio Nusa, with a £60m fee mentioned. His contract at RB Leipzig runs to June 2029.

  • Logged 1d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    Como 1907→Aston Villa

    Lucas Da Cunha: Como 1907 to Aston Villa

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 30 Sep
    Sources
    1 independent
    3 outlets · 3 articles
    Stage
    contact
    Fee
    Not reported

    Aston Villa are linked with Como central midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, with reports describing preliminary contact over a potential move. His contract at Como runs to 30 June 2031.

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 20/100 · Speculative
    Aston Villa→Manchester United

    Nicolas Jackson: Aston Villa to Manchester United

    First reported
    No first-hand report
    Sources
    0 independent
    1 outlet · 1 article
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Manchester United are monitoring Nicolas Jackson, according to sport1.pl, which cites FootballTransfers. The Polish outlet says Aston Villa will not negotiate and any move could only happen in the winter window…

  • Logged 3d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    Aston Villa→Real Madrid

    Johan Manzambi: Aston Villa to Real Madrid

    First reported
    Football Insider · 21 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    7 outlets · 8 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Football Insider broke the story on 21 Oct, stating that Barcelona and Real Madrid have placed Aston Villa attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi on their radar after his rapid start in the Premier League, citing former…

  • Logged 6d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    SC Freiburg→Aston Villa

    Igor Matanovic: SC Freiburg to Aston Villa

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 5 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    1 outlet · 1 article
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    TEAMtalk reports that Manchester United, Aston Villa, Coventry City, Fulham, Arsenal, and Chelsea are on a growing list of clubs checking on Igor Matanović.

  • Logged 16d agoEvidence 48/100 · Under investigation
    Fenerbahce→Aston Villa

    Oğuz Aydın: Fenerbahce to Aston Villa

    First reported
    ScouTurk · 16 Oct
    Sources
    3 independent
    5 outlets · 7 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Aston Villa are linked with a mid-season move for Fenerbahçe left winger Oğuz Aydın, with reports describing interest ahead of an approach in the January window. His contract at Fenerbahçe runs to 2028.

  • Logged 22d agoEvidence 47/100 · Under investigation
    Real Madrid→Aston Villa

    Endrick: Real Madrid to Aston Villa

    First reported
    Cadena SER · 6 Oct
    Sources
    3 independent
    6 outlets · 12 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Cadena SER broke on 6 Oct that Aston Villa have set their sights on Endrick as a potential loan destination for January, with the Brazilian considering an exit to secure Champions League minutes. His contract runs to…

Club data updated 10d ago