Aston Villa

A US-born goalkeeper who came through Urawa Red Diamonds' academy. After 59 appearances over two Serie A seasons at Parma and starting all four of Japan's matches at the 2026 World Cup, he joined Aston Villa in August 2026. A modern keeper who uses his 190cm frame to dominate high balls, with sharp reflexes and good feet.

A veteran Dutch goalkeeper with Champions League experience at Brest. Known for his saves using his tall frame and overall stability, having set clean sheet records during his Eredivisie days. Provides reliable backup behind Martinez.

A young goalkeeper from Aston Villa's academy. Known for his stable saving and positioning, continuing to develop while serving as a backup option for the first team.

A dynamic right-back who contributes in both attack and defence. Covers the flank with tireless running, adding attacking depth through accurate crosses and proactive overlapping. Also represents Poland internationally.

An experienced Swedish international centre-back with years of service at Manchester United. Armed with calm decision-making and precise long-range passing to serve as a build-up initiator. Joined as a free agent in summer 2025.

A 196cm left-footed centre-back whose aerial dominance and build-up play are key assets. A strong leader who, as former club captain, carries significant influence in the dressing room. Has battled back from a long-term injury.

A young centre-back from Aston Villa's academy. Plays for the U-21 side and is a promising defender working towards first-team promotion.

A left-footed left-back from Atalanta's academy. Boasts excellent timing in his attacking runs, earning a place in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Season. Combines defensive solidity with dynamic overlapping surges.

A left-footed Spanish international centre-back who reached the Europa League final with Villarreal. Stands out for his elegant ball skills and build-up ability, complemented by his wide defensive range using his long reach. A pillar of Villa's backline.

An attacking left-back with abundant energy and driving overlapping runs. Gained experience playing in the Champions League final during his loan at Borussia Dortmund. Has shown significant improvement defensively, contributing at both ends.

A defensive-minded right-back signed from Manchester United. His one-on-one defending is among the best in the world, with a league-leading tackle success rate. Won the Hammer of the Year award, cementing his status as a key contributor.

A defender from the club's academy who gained experience abroad on loan at Annecy in France.

A defender from Senegal. Joined Aston Villa after spells with Lask Linz.

A midfielder from England.

A box-to-box midfielder armed with powerful dribbling and long-range shooting. Returned to the Premier League after a spell at Luton Town, enjoying a renaissance under Emery. Combines technique and physicality as a well-rounded midfielder.

An attacking midfielder on loan from Aston Villa. Originally from WBA's academy, he scored a Europa League goal after moving to Villa, demonstrating his talent. Versatile enough to play across the forward positions as a technical youngster.

A combative Scottish international midfielder who galvanizes his team with his intensity. Known for his ball-winning ability and late runs into the box, with a knack for scoring in big matches. Demonstrates leadership as the club's vice-captain.

A French international anchor who came through Marseille's academy, debuting for the first team at 17. Excels in reading the game and intercepting passes, providing the team's most reliable defensive presence. Also offers tactical flexibility as a capable centre-back.

A technically gifted attacker who won the Championship MVP award during his time at Norwich. Excels at intricate dribbling in tight areas and delivering the final pass. Returning to form after recovering from a long-term knee injury.

A young midfielder nurtured by Aston Villa's academy. Valued for his technical playing style and high tactical understanding, he is one of the standout academy prospects for the 2025-26 season.

A midfielder born in 2007 from the club's academy. A Scot, he gained senior experience on loan at Swindon Town.

A Belgian international anchor who uses his 195cm frame and exceptional athleticism as weapons. Wins the ball with overwhelming physicality and can also drive forward with powerful dribbling. His aerial dominance is also a major threat from set pieces.

A young versatile midfielder from Feyenoord's academy. While primarily a defensive midfielder, he can also operate at centre-back or right-back. Known for high pass completion and tackle success rates, he is seen as a key figure for the future.

A Brazilian defensive midfielder signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2026 for a fee in excess of £34m. He arrived in the Premier League from Flamengo in January 2023 and made 35 league appearances for Wolves last season. At 25, his strength in duels and relentless running make him a natural ball-winner.

A 20-year-old Switzerland international signed from SC Freiburg for a club-record £59.5m. Geneva-born and developed in Lyon's academy, he blossomed at Freiburg. Fine technique and quick decision-making let him fill several roles from midfield to attack.

A young forward from Aston Villa's academy. Known for his pace and instinct in front of goal, he has progressed from the U-21 setup to earn a place on the first-team bench.

A young midfielder from Aston Villa's academy. Known for ball retention and passing, he has progressed through the U-21 setup to earn increasing involvement with the first team.

An England international striker who torments defences with his quick movement and runs in behind. Leads the attack with tireless pressing and versatile positioning, memorably scoring the winner against the Netherlands in the EURO 2024 semi-final. A complete forward with both goals and assists in his game.

Joined Aston Villa from Chelsea in August 2026 for what was reported as a club-record fee, reuniting with Unai Emery, under whom he made his breakthrough at Villarreal. After two seasons at Stamford Bridge he spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich. A quick, direct striker who loves running in behind defences, he can also operate from a wide position. He is a Senegal international.

An Argentine international winger who joined from Manchester United for £40 million. His cut-inside runs and dribbling from the left flank are his greatest weapons. Also valued for his defensive commitment, recently maintaining strong form with two goals and two assists.

A striker whose hold-up play using his tall frame and predatory instinct in front of goal are his main weapons. A Chelsea academy graduate who returned to Villa after overseas spells at Roma and Besiktas. Combines runs in behind with strong heading ability.

A French-born Senegalese international right winger. Set PSG's youngest-ever starting record at 16 years and 6 months. A blistering pace merchant and line-breaker who received his first Senegal senior call-up in November 2025. Continues to develop steadily in PSG's academy.

An English-born super-young center forward who also holds eligibility for Cameroon and Luxembourg. He became Metz's youngest-ever debutant at 16 years and 217 days and draws comparisons to Lukaku for his physicality and power. His 186cm frame enables effective hold-up play.

A 19-year-old Brazilian winger signed from Gremio. A left-footed right-side attacker with pace and a direct playing style. Made 38 appearances for Gremio in the 2025 season before earning his move to Villa on potential.

An England attacker born in 2007, promoted from the club's academy into the first-team squad.