Aston Villa FC
🏴Premier League·2025–26·4th16W / 6D / 9LUCL
Manager:Unai Emery
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Points
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Goal Diff
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Goals For
Formation
4-2-3-1
Press
Mid block
Budget
High
Squad Value
€547M
Avg Age
28.0 yrs
Recent Form
Last 10 matches
Last 10
5W2D3L
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Top Scorer
Scamacca
8 goals
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Most Assists
De Ketelaere
7 assists
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Best Rating
Éderson
7.4 avg
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Most Apps
Carnesecchi
30 apps
Tactical Identity
4-2-3-1Mid BlockAlt: 4-3-3In poss: 4-2-3-1 — double pivot deep, Rogers or AM free between lines, fullbacks push wide with overlapping support, Watkins as focal pointOut of poss: 4-4-2 compact block — Rogers/AM drops into midfield second line, wingers tuck inwards to block central lanes, disciplined shape limits transitions
Structured possession, intelligent pressing, tactical flexibility. Emery rotating between 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 based on opposition. Morgan Rogers as the creative X-factor. Watkins leads the line.
Emery's meticulous tactical preparation. Morgan Rogers (€80m) has emerged as a genuine star. Douglas Luiz returning adds midfield quality. Ian Maatsen upgraded LB. Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara provide excellent DM options. Targeting UCL spot and sustained European presence.
Formation
4-2-3-1Position
Recruitment need
Selected role
Positional Needs
CMmedium
Douglas Luiz on loan, Tielemans reliable but depth needed in creative CM
Budget: €55MAge ≤ 27
RBmedium
Matty Cash consistent but no quality backup — natural RB depth needed
Budget: €35MAge ≤ 27
Squad Overview
€547M
Squad Value
28.0
Avg Age
Key Players
Ollie WatkinsMorgan RogersAmadou OnanaYouri TielemansEmiliano MartínezTammy Abraham
League Position
5Juventus
WLWDW
546Roma
WWDLW
547Atalanta BC
WDWLL
508Lazio
DWLDW
439Bologna
LDWWL
42Expiring Contracts
Summer 2026 · 4 players
Player
Pos
Age
Value
Ross Barkley
CM
32
€5M
Harvey Elliott
AM
22
€22M
Douglas Luiz
CM
27
€20M
Jadon Sancho
LW
26
€20M
Balkan Connections
Relevant for agent relationships
No Balkan connections on record