Aston Villa
Aston Villa's 9 World Cup players, from 6 nations, have combined for 3 goal contributions for their countries. Aston Villa rank 16th for goals, and 1st for fair play (fewest cards per 90). On the flip side, they rank 9th for fouls committed. See Aston Villa's full World Cup rankings below.
Leading Aston Villa's World Cup contribution: Y. Tielemans (Belgium) with 2 goals; J. McGinn (Scotland) with 1 goal.
Players
their stats for their national teams| Player | Nation | Pos | G | A | Min | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Tielemans | Belgium | MID | 2 | 0 | 385 | 0 | 0 |
| J. McGinn | Scotlandout | MID | 1 | 0 | 262 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Konsa | England | DEF | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 0 |
| V. Lindelöf | Swedenout | DEF | 0 | 0 | 357 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Martínez | Argentina | GK | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Digne | France | DEF | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Rogers | England | MID | 0 | 0 | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Onana | Belgium | MID | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Watkins | England | MID | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Reunions & Rivalries
when Aston Villa players cross paths at the World CupA House Divided
Clubmates lined up on opposite national teams.
- L. DigneDEF
- V. LindelöfDEF
Where Aston Villa ranks
position among all clubs · nearest rivalsMost Goals
Goals scored by the club's players for their national teams.
- 16Aston Villa3
Most Goal Contributions
Goals + assists combined — total attacking output.
- 36Aston Villa3
Clutch Kings (75'+ goals)
Goals scored in the 75th minute or later. Ice in the veins.
- 4Aston Villa2
Match-Winners
The decisive goal in a win — the one that put the team ahead for good.
- 6Aston Villa2
Stoppage-Time Heroes
Game-winning goals scored in the 90th minute or later. Pure drama.
- 1Aston Villa1
Most Shots
Total shots attempted by the players (where match stats are available).
- 18Aston Villa17
Playmakers
Key passes — passes that led directly to a shot. The creators.
- 32Aston Villa14
Best Dribblers
Successful dribbles completed by the players.
- 57Aston Villa6
Top Rated
Average player match rating across all appearances. Enough rated games required.
- 64Aston Villa6.81
Sharpshooters
Share of shots on target. Precision, not just volume. Enough shots required.
- 46Aston Villa35.3
Clinical
Goals as a share of shots taken. Cold-blooded finishing. Enough shots required.
- 27Aston Villa17.6
Wasteful
Shots needed per goal — higher means more profligate. All sizzle, no steak.
- 25Aston Villa5.7
Tiki-Taka
Total passes played by the club's players (where match stats are available).
- 10Aston Villa1,096
Offside Kings
Times caught offside. Living on the shoulder — and getting it wrong.
- 35Aston Villa2
Clean Sheets
Matches where the club's keeper played and their nation conceded zero.
- 3Aston Villa2
Brick Wall
Goals conceded per 90 while the club's keeper is on the pitch — lower is better. Busy keepers only.
- 3Aston Villa0.33
The Sieve
Goals shipped while the club's keeper was on the pitch. Leakiest at the back.
- 51Aston Villa1
Most Tackles
Total tackles made by the players (where match stats are available).
- 62Aston Villa14
Most Interceptions
Passes read and cut out. Anticipation merchants.
- 52Aston Villa8
Duels Won
Total duels (ground + aerial) won by the players.
- 19Aston Villa79
Shot Blockers
Shots blocked by the club's players. Throwing bodies in the way.
- 37Aston Villa4
Easily Beaten
Times the club's players were dribbled past. The easily-beaten XI.
- 61Aston Villa6
Busiest Keepers
Shots faced by the club's goalkeepers (saves + conceded). Busy afternoons.
- 54Aston Villa2
Fair Play
Card points per 90 — lowest is cleanest. Enough minutes required.
- 1Aston Villa0.00
Most Fouls
Total fouls committed by the players (where match stats are available).
- 9Aston Villa24
Foul Magnets
Fouls drawn — how often the players got chopped down.
- 6Aston Villa34
Penalty Kings
Penalties scored from open play.
- 1Aston Villa1
Penalty Earners
Penalties won by the club's players (drew the foul).
- 1Aston Villa1
Most Minutes
Total minutes played (regulation time; capped if a player's sent off).
- 10Aston Villa2,018
Most Players on the Pitch
Distinct players who actually appeared at the World Cup.
- 13Aston Villa9
Most International
Number of different national teams represented.
- 25Aston Villa6
Never Comes Off
Players who started and finished every match they featured in — never subbed off or sent off.
- 13Aston Villa2
Veterans' Minutes
Minutes played by veteran (30+) players.
- 6Aston Villa1,063
Captain Factory
Distinct national-team captains the club supplies. Which club breeds leaders?
- 4Aston Villa2