Aston Villa

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Aston Villa is a professional football club that plays in the top division of English football called the Premier League. They are currently managed by acclaimed manager Unai Emery, who joined Aston Villa in 2022.

Throughout this Aston Villa Football Club guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about this club, from the full squad, fixtures, and recent results to keep you up to date.

Aston Villa Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Aston Villa 2024:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Joe Gauci
Robin Olsen
Emiliano Martinez
Akos Onodi
Lander Emery
Oliwer Zych
Sam Proctor

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
Diego Carlos Santos Silva
Nicolas Isimat-Mirin
Pau Francisco Torres
Calum Chambers
Clement Lenglet
Ahmed Elmohamady
Lucas Digne
Kaine Kesler
Tyrone Mings
Boubacar Kamara
Tim Iroegbunam
Sil Swinkels
Finley Munroe

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Matthew Cash
Douglas Luiz
John McGinn
Youri Tielemans
Emiliano Buendía Stati
Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
Lopera Alex Moreno
Nicolo Zaniolo
Morgan Rogers
Leon Bailey
Jacob Ramsey
Michael Tait
Tommi O’Reilly
Kaine Hayden
James Wright
Travis Patterson
Mamadou Dialla Sylla
Kadan Young

Attacking Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Matthew Cash
Douglas Luiz
John McGinn
Youri Tielemans
Emiliano Buendía Stati
Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
Lopera Alex Moreno
Nicolo Zaniolo
Morgan Rogers
Leon Bailey
Jacob Ramsey
Michael Tait
Tommi O’Reilly
Kaine Hayden
James Wright
Travis Patterson
Mamadou Dialla Sylla
Kadan Young

Striker

StrikerPldGYCRC
Ollie Watkins
Moussa Diaby
Jhon Durán
Mungo Bridge
Omari Kellyman

Who is Aston Villa’s manager?

Aston Villa’s manager is Unai Emery. 

Unai was appointed manager in 2022, following the departure of Steven Gerrard from the managerial position.

What is Aston Villa’s nickname?

Aston Villa go by two different nicknames, which are The Villians and The Lions.

“The Lions” comes from the logo on their crest.

What are Aston Villa’s hooligans called?

Aston Villa’s hooligan firm are called “Aston Villa Hardcore”.

This firm also refer to their youth segment of their firm as “Villa Youth”.

The Aston Villa Hardcore  football firm are one of the many notorious football firms in the UK.

Why are Aston Villa so popular?

Here are the main reasons why Aston Villa are such a popular football team:

  • Long history in the top flight of English football
  • Trophy wins over the years
  • Attractive brand of football
  • Passionate supporters
  • Brilliant stadium
  • Located in a city that loves football

Aston Villa are regarded by most as being the biggest club in the Birmingham area, and as a result have a huge following not just in Birmingham, but across the country, too.

Aston Villa Current Manager

ManagerAppointment DateToDays in Charge
Unai Emery24/10/202227/7/2024642

Aston Villa Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Sun 28Club FriendliesFyMan UtdHome
August
Thu 01 00:30Club FriendliesFyLiverpoolAway
Sat 17 15:00Premier League EPLWolverhamptonHome
Sat 24 17:30Premier League EPLAston VillaAway
Sat 31 12:30Premier League EPLBrightonHome
September
Sun 15 14:00Premier League EPLTottenhamAway
Sun 22 16:30Premier League EPLMan CityAway
Sat 28 15:00Premier League EPLLeicesterHome
October
Sat 05 15:00Premier League EPLSouthamptonHome
Sat 19 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 26 15:00Premier League EPLLiverpoolHome
November
Sat 02 15:00Premier League EPLNewcastleAway
Sat 09 15:00Premier League EPLChelseaAway
Sat 23 15:00Premier League EPLNottingham ForestHome
Sat 30 15:00Premier League EPLWest HamAway
December
Tue 03 19:45Premier League EPLMan UtdHome
Sat 07 15:00Premier League EPLFulhamAway
Sat 14 15:00Premier League EPLEvertonHome
Sat 21 15:00Premier League EPLCrystal PalaceAway
Thu 26 15:00Premier League EPLIpswichHome
Sun 29 15:00Premier League EPLBrentfordAway
January
Sat 04 15:00Premier League EPLBrightonAway
Tue 14 19:45Premier League EPLTottenhamHome
Sat 18 15:00Premier League EPLAston VillaHome
Sat 25 15:00Premier League EPLWolverhamptonAway
February
Sat 01 15:00Premier League EPLMan CityHome
Sat 15 15:00Premier League EPLLeicesterAway
Sat 22 15:00Premier League EPLWest HamHome
Tue 25 19:45Premier League EPLNottingham ForestAway
March
Sat 08 15:00Premier League EPLMan UtdAway
Sat 15 15:00Premier League EPLChelseaHome
April
Tue 01 19:45Premier League EPLFulhamHome
Sat 05 15:00Premier League EPLEvertonAway
Sat 12 15:00Premier League EPLBrentfordHome
Sat 19 15:00Premier League EPLIpswichAway
Sat 26 15:00Premier League EPLCrystal PalaceHome
May
Sat 03 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthHome
Sat 10 15:00Premier League EPLLiverpoolAway
Sun 18 15:00Premier League EPLNewcastleHome
Sun 25 16:00Premier League EPLSouthamptonAway

Aston Villa Previous Results

Manager History

PeriodManagerCountryborn
01/11/2022 – 30/06/2027Unai EmerySpain03/11/1971
21/10/2022 – 31/10/2022Aaron DanksEngland15/06/1985
11/11/2021 – 20/10/2022Steven GerrardEngland30/05/1980
11/10/2018 – 06/11/2021Dean SmithEngland19/03/1971
04/10/2018 – 10/10/2018Kevin MacDonaldScotland22/11/1960
12/10/2016 – 03/10/2018Steve BruceEngland31/12/1960
04/10/2016 – 11/10/2016Steve ClarkeScotland29/08/1963
01/07/2016 – 03/10/2016Roberto Di MatteoItaly29/05/1970
29/03/2016 – 30/06/2016Eric BlackScotland01/10/1963
03/11/2015 – 28/03/2016Rémi GardeFrance03/04/1966
26/10/2015 – 02/11/2015Kevin MacDonaldScotland22/11/1960
14/02/2015 – 25/10/2015Tim SherwoodEngland06/02/1969
11/02/2015 – 13/02/2015Scott MarshallScotland01/05/1973
01/07/2012 – 10/02/2015Paul LambertScotland07/08/1969
01/07/2011 – 14/05/2012Alex McLeishScotland21/01/1959
22/04/2011 – 30/06/2011Gary McAllisterScotland25/12/1964
19/09/2010 – 31/05/2011Gérard HoullierFrance03/09/1947
10/08/2010 – 18/09/2010Kevin MacDonaldScotland22/11/1960
05/08/2006 – 09/08/2010Martin O’NeillNorthern Ireland01/03/1952
20/05/2003 – 18/07/2006David O’LearyIreland02/05/1958
05/02/2002 – 14/05/2003Graham TaylorEngland15/09/1944
25/01/2002 – 04/02/2002John DeehanEngland06/08/1957
24/01/2002 – 05/02/2002Stuart GrayEngland19/04/1960
25/02/1998 – 24/01/2002John GregoryEngland11/05/1954
21/11/1994 – 24/02/1998Brian LittleEngland25/11/1953
07/07/1991 – 20/11/1994Ron AtkinsonEngland18/03/1939
01/07/1990 – 30/06/1991Jozef VenglošSlovakia18/02/1936
01/07/1987 – 30/06/1990Graham TaylorEngland15/09/1944
15/09/1986 – 30/06/1987Billy McNeillScotland02/03/1940
16/07/1984 – 14/09/1986Graham TurnerEngland05/10/1947
09/02/1982 – 30/06/1984Tony BartonEngland08/04/1937
01/07/1971 – 09/02/1982Ron SaundersEngland06/11/1932
16/01/1970 – 06/05/1974Vic CroweWales31/01/1932
01/12/1968 – 15/01/1970Tommy DochertyScotland24/04/1928
01/07/1967 – 30/11/1968Thomas CummingsEngland12/09/1928
01/07/1964 – 30/06/1967Dick TaylorEngland09/04/1918
26/12/1958 – 30/06/1964Joe MercerEngland09/08/1914
01/09/1953 – 30/11/1958Eric HoughtonEngland29/06/1910
01/12/1950 – 30/08/1953George MartinScotland14/07/1899
01/07/1945 – 30/06/1950Alex MassieScotland13/03/1906
01/11/1936 – 01/09/1939Jimmy HoganEngland16/10/1882
01/01/1934 – 30/10/1936Jimmy McMullanScotland26/03/1895
01/08/1926 – 30/06/1934W.J. SmithEngland00/00/1893
01/08/1884 – 31/05/1926George RamsayScotland01/03/1855

Aston Villa Trophies

HonourPositionYear
League Division TwoRunner-up1903-04
League Division OneRunner-up1925-26
FA CupRunner-up1926-27
FA CupWinner1929-30
FA Charity ShieldWinner1930
League Division OneChampion1930-31
FA Charity ShieldWinner1931
FA CupRunner-up1931-32
League Division OneRunner-up1931-32
League Division OneChampion1932-33
FA Charity ShieldWinner1933
League Division OneChampion1933-34
FA Charity ShieldWinner1934
League Division OneChampion1934-35
FA CupWinner1935-36
League Division OneChampion1937-38
FA Charity ShieldWinner1938
League Division OneChampion1947-48
FA Charity ShieldWinner1948
FA CupWinner1949-50
FA CupRunner-up1951-52
League Division OneChampion1952-53
FA Charity ShieldWinner1953
Football League CupRunner-up1967-68
Football League CupRunner-up1968-69
Inter-Cities Fairs CupWinner1969-70
FA CupWinner1970-71
League Division OneChampion1970-71
FA CupRunner-up1971-72
League Division OneRunner-up1972-73
FA CupRunner-up1977-78
FA CupWinner1978-79
FA CupRunner-up1979-80
Football League CupWinner1986-87
Football League CupRunner-up1987-88
League Division OneChampion1988-89
League Division OneChampion1990-91
FA Charity ShieldWinner1991
Football League CupWinner1992-93
FA CupWinner1992-93
European Cup Winners’ CupWinner1993-94
FA CupWinner1997-98
Premier LeagueChampion1997-98
FA Charity ShieldWinner1998
Premier LeagueRunner-up1998-99
FA Charity ShieldWinner1999
Premier LeagueRunner-up1999-2000
Premier LeagueRunner-up2000-01
FA CupRunner-up2000-01
Premier LeagueChampion2001-02
FA CupWinner2001-02
FA Community ShieldWinner2002
Premier LeagueRunner-up2002-03
FA CupWinner2002-03
Premier LeagueChampion2003-04
FA Community ShieldWinner2004
Premier LeagueRunner-up2004-05
FA CupWinner2004-05
UEFA Champions LeagueRunner-up2005-06
Football League CupRunner-up2006-07
Football League CupRunner-up2010-11
FA CupWinner2013-14
FA Community ShieldWinner2014
FA CupWinner2014-15
Premier LeagueRunner-up2015-16
FA CupWinner2016-17
Football League CupRunner-up2017-18
UEFA Europa LeagueRunner-up2018-19
FA CupWinner2019-20
FA Community ShieldWinner2020
Premier LeagueRunner-up2022-23
FA Community ShieldWinner2023
Premier LeagueRunner-up2023-24

Summary

It is no surprise why Aston Villa are regarded as one of those staple premier league sides.

A team drenched in history, situated in a city that loves football and appreciates hard working players, this team deliver year in and year out for it’s fans.

Even in seasons when Villa have struggled and been relegated, it always seems as though they’ll always bounce right back up to the top flight.

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