Aston Villa's 2026 retained list includes 24 players. Total weekly wage bill: £1,664,076. 8 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Unai Emery.

Verified August 25, 2026

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Aston Villa

The Villans

Club Details

Founded 1874
Stadium Villa Park
Manager Unai Emery
Website Official Website (opens in new tab)
24 Players
£1,664,076 Weekly wage bill
28.2 Avg age
8 Expiring <12mo

Top earners at Aston Villa

  1. Lucas Digne Defender £160,000/wk
  2. Boubacar Kamara Midfielder £150,000/wk
  3. Tammy Abraham Forward £140,000/wk
  4. Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper £120,000/wk
  5. John McGinn Midfielder £120,000/wk

Aston Villa Squad 2026

Goalkeepers (4)

Defenders (9)

Midfielders (8)

Forwards (3)

Aston Villa Expiring Contracts

Players with contracts expiring within 12 months

Other Premier League clubs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are in Aston Villa's squad?

Aston Villa has 24 players on the retained list.

What is Aston Villa's weekly wage bill?

Aston Villa's total weekly wage bill is approximately £1,664,076.

What is the average age of Aston Villa's squad?

The average age of Aston Villa's squad is 28.2 years.

How many Aston Villa contracts expire in the next 12 months?

8 Aston Villa contracts expire within the next 12 months.

Who is the Aston Villa manager?

Aston Villa is currently managed by Unai Emery.

Where does Aston Villa play their home games?

Aston Villa play their home matches at Villa Park.

What is Aston Villa's annual wage bill?

Aston Villa's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £86,531,952 (weekly bill of £1,664,076 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.

How much does the average Aston Villa player earn?

The average senior Aston Villa player earns approximately £69,337 per week (£3,605,524 annually), based on the current 24-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.

Who is Aston Villa's highest-paid player?

Lucas Digne is currently Aston Villa's top earner on a reported £160,000 per week (£8,320,000 annually).

When was Aston Villa founded?

Aston Villa was founded in 01/0, making the club 2025 years old.

What league do Aston Villa play in?

Aston Villa play in the Premier League for the current season.

What is the most common nationality at Aston Villa?

3 Aston Villa players are English nationals — 13% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.

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