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Head Coach
Unai Emery
SpainSince Nov 2022
Transfers
In· 7
Out· 5
- YoungLoanJul '26
- Barrenechea to BenficaTransferJun '26
- Swinkels to Sheffield WednesdayTransferJun '26
- Malen to AS RomaTransferJun '26
- Elliott to LiverpoolLoanJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 30 of last 30
4-2-3-1
100%
Most Common Aston Villa Starting XI
Based on 52 official matches last season
Pre-season: summer signings and departures may not be reflected yet.
23
Martínez
GK·40 starts
4
Konsa
DEF·44 starts
2
Cash
DEF·44 starts
14
Torres
DEF·31 starts
12
Digne
DEF·29 starts
27
Rogers
MID·49 starts
7
McGinn
MID·38 starts
10
Buendía
MID·32 starts
24
Onana
MID·28 starts
8
Tielemans
MID·27 starts
11
Watkins
FWD·42 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier LeagueBuendía scored a penalty in 2025/26.
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Stats & Facts
Aston Villa
- Who started Aston Villa's last match?
- Aston Villa's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): V. Lindelof, T. Mings, R. Barkley, E. Buendia, O. Watkins, A. Garcia, Douglas Luiz, I. Maatsen, L. Bogarde, L. Bailey, M. Bizot.
- What was Aston Villa's last result?
- Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2–1 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Aston Villa last win?
- Aston Villa last won on 24 May 2026, beating Manchester City 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Aston Villa?
- E. Buendía is Aston Villa's first choice penalty taker, with O. Watkins next in line. Buendía scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Rogers leads with 49 starts for Aston Villa across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Aston Villa use most often?
- Aston Villa have used a 4-2-3-1 in 48 of their 52 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Aston Villa goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Martinez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.
- Which Aston Villa defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Cash has made the most starts as defender for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 44 matches.
- Which Aston Villa midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Rogers has made the most starts as midfielder for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 49 matches.
- Which Aston Villa forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- O. Watkins has made the most starts as forward for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 42 matches.
Squad · 48 players