Aston Villa Women

A tall English goalkeeper who excels at dealing with crosses and shot-stopping. Joined Everton after spells at Manchester United and Liverpool. Has represented England at multiple youth levels and is tipped for a bright future.

A Japan goalkeeper who joined Aston Villa from INAC Kobe Leonessa in July 2026. A product of the JEF United Chiba Ladies youth system, she moved to INAC in summer 2024 and was twice named to the WE League's best players list. She made her Japan debut in 2025 and joins fellow international Maya Hijikata at Villa.

England international goalkeeper with experience at Manchester City and Barcelona. An excellent shot-stopper with outstanding distribution and ability to play out from the back.

One of three goalkeepers Aston Villa added in the summer of 2026, competing for the gloves alongside Emily Ramsey and Akane Okuma.

Norway international centre-back who joined from Juventus in summer 2026. She made over 80 appearances for Rosenborg and won the 2023 Norwegian Cup before a season in Turin that brought domestic silverware and Champions League football. Despite being only 24, she has already played at the 2023 World Cup and Euro 2025.

Republic of Ireland international centre-back who came through Arsenal's academy and played at Florida State. Uses her height effectively in aerial duels and provides strong leadership at the back.

Netherlands international with over 56 caps, previously at Wolfsburg where she won the Bundesliga and reached the Champions League final. Excels in both attack and defense with a threat from set pieces.

An Arsenal academy product who played college soccer at UCLA and LSU before returning to England. Strong in aerial duels with calm decision-making at the back.

Experienced Swiss international right-back with stints at Arsenal and Wolfsburg, including a Champions League final appearance. Known for her defensive solidity and accurate crossing.

A French international centre-back who played 66 games and scored 4 goals across three seasons at Montpellier. Combines strong defensive ability with composure on the ball in build-up play.

A young American right-back selected for the U.S. U-20 squad. Known for her pace and willingness to push forward in attack.

A young defender in the first-team squad, adding depth at the back.

A 23-year-old Norway international holding midfielder who joined from VfL Wolfsburg in July 2026. At Brann she played all 12 Champions League matches and scored four goals as the club reached the quarter-finals. She is expected to provide the defensive platform at the base of Villa's midfield.

Experienced England international with 17 caps who scored on her debut. Won the WSL title with Liverpool in 2014. Brings game control and composure born from years of top-level experience.

Dynamic midfielder from French Guiana with experience at PSG and Chelsea. Won the UEFA U-19 Championship in 2019. Known for her high work rate and ball-winning ability.

A midfielder. Joined Aston Villa Women after spells with Aston Villa W, Southampton W.

Young midfielder who made over 100 appearances for Southampton before earning her senior England debut in October 2025, where she was named Player of the Match. Possesses excellent technique and game intelligence.

A technically gifted midfielder who debuted at Chelsea at age 16 and has played at Arsenal and in the NWSL. Switched international allegiance to Scotland in 2025 via FIFA approval. Excels in technique and decision-making.

A young academy midfielder with a technical playing style who controls the game from central midfield.

A midfielder from Zambia who brings physical presence to the centre of the pitch.

England international striker who won the WSL Golden Boot with 22 goals in her debut Villa season, also earning the PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year award. Combines physical strength with a lethal eye for goal.

Young Japanese international striker who helped Beleza win the WE League with 7 goals and 6 assists. Contributed to Japan's runner-up finish at the 2022 U-20 Women's World Cup and won gold at the 2023 Asian Games. One of Japan's most exciting young talents.

An attacker who arrived via Ajax, bringing Dutch experience to the forward line.

A young forward promoted from the club's academy, pushing for minutes in the champions' squad.

Denmark international forward signed from Juventus. After a spell at Paris Saint-Germain and time in Italy, she joined the Aston Villa attack for 2026-27 wearing the number 20 shirt.

Scotland international attacker who joined from Rangers in June 2026 at the age of 19. She made her senior debut for her boyhood club at 16 and racked up over 100 appearances before moving south. Comfortable on either flank and able to drift into central areas, she was Villa's first signing of the window.

A young academy forward with a keen sense of positioning and clinical finishing in front of goal.