Aston Villa have 32 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 10 midfielders, 7 forwards. The average age is 24.1.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z. Suzuki | 23 |
| 40 | M. Bizot | 34 |
| 42 | J. Wright | 21 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | M. Cash | 28 |
| 3 | V. Lindelöf | 32 |
| 4 | T. Harwood-Bellis | 23 |
| 5 | T. Mings | 32 |
| 13 | M. Ruggeri | 23 |
| 14 | Pau Torres | 28 |
| 22 | I. Maatsen | 23 |
| 26 | L. Bogarde | 21 |
| 29 | A. Wan-Bissaka | 28 |
| 48 | M. Cissé | 20 |
| 70 | R. Fortes | 18 |
| 71 | T. Carroll | 19 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | R. Barkley | 32 |
| 7 | J. McGinn | 31 |
| 8 | L. Goretzka | 30 |
| 8 | B. Kamara | 26 |
| 10 | E. Buendía | 29 |
| 20 | J. Jimoh | 19 |
| 24 | A. Onana | 24 |
| 35 | João Gomes | 24 |
| 44 | J. Manzambi | 20 |
| 71 | Theodore Carroll | 19 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | N. Jackson | 24 |
| 17 | A. Garnacho | 21 |
| 18 | T. Abraham | 28 |
| 19 | I. Mbaye | 17 |
| 39 | Brian Madjo | 16 |
| 47 | Alysson Edward | 19 |
| 53 | George Hemmings | 18 |
Aston Villa manager
Unai Emery is the Aston Villa head coach since 2022.
Aston Villa key players this season
Aston Villa players among the Premier League scoring and assist leaders:
- J. McGinn: 0 goals, 2 assists
When does Aston Villa play next?
Aston Villa’s next match is Aston Villa vs Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: NBC, USA Network and Peacock (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports (Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM)
- Canada: Fubo (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- Australia: Stan Sport and Channel 9 / 9Now (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 AM AEDT)
Aston Villa stadium
Aston Villa play at Villa Park in Birmingham (capacity 42,824).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Aston Villa squad?
Aston Villa have 32 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 10 midfielders, 7 forwards.
Who is the Aston Villa manager?
Unai Emery is the Aston Villa head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Aston Villa?
Brian Madjo, aged 16.
Who is the oldest player at Aston Villa?
M. Bizot, aged 34.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET