Aston Villa

Club Information

Club History

Aston Villa, one of England's oldest professional football clubs, was founded in 1874 and became one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888. Based in Birmingham, the Villains have a rich history of success, including winning the European Cup in 1982 under manager Tony Barlow. The club has been revitalized under manager Unai Emery, returning to Champions League football and competing as a top-four contender in the Premier League. Villa Park, their iconic home since 1897, remains one of England's most storied stadiums.

Trophy Cabinet

• League Titles: 7
• FA Cups: 7
• European Cups: 1 (1982)
• Super Cups: 1
• Football League Cups: 5

Did You Know?

• Aston Villa finished runners-up in the 2024-25 Premier League season, their best finish in over a decade
• The club competes in the Champions League after securing a top-four finish
• Ollie Watkins has emerged as one of the Premier League's most prolific strikers while at Villa
• Unai Emery has transformed Villa into one of England's most attractive attacking teams
• Villa Park is one of the oldest stadiums in England, hosting football since 1897
• The club won the European Cup on home soil in 1982, a defining moment in their history
• Emery's tactical innovations have made Villa a feared opponent in European competition