Highlights from the Aston Villa Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
The Aston Villa FC runs a category 1 academy based in the Midlands.
Under-21 Head Coach: Josep Gombau
Aston Villa Scholars 2024/25
- Jack Allan (Goalkeeper)
- Jacob Green (Defender)
- Junior Wilson (Defender)
- Rodrigo Fortes (Defender)
- Teddie Bloomfield (Defender)
- Woody Burgess (Midfielder)
- Alfie Lynskey (Midfielder)
- Keilan Quinn (Midfielder)
- Cole Ramsey (Forward)
- Max Jenner (Forward)
- Bradley Burrowes (Forward)
- Elijah Briscoe (Forward)
- Vinnie Hayward (Forward)
Aston Villa Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
- Tommi O’Reiley (Midfielder) Shrewsbury Town; MK Dons
- Louie Barry (Forward) Stockport; Hull City
- Josh Feeney (Defender) Shrewsbury Town
- Filip Marschall (Goalkeeper) Crewe Alexandra
- Lewis Dobbin (Forward) West Bromwich Albion; Norwich City
- Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Defender) Preston North End
- Lino Sousa (Defender) Bristol Rovers
- Rico Richards (Midfielder) Port Vale
- Yeimar Mosquera (Defender) Real Union
- James Wright (Goalkeeper) Real Union
- Finley Munroe (Defender) Real Union
- Kobei Moore (Forward) Fleetwood Town
- Sil Swinkels (Defender) Bristol Rovers
- Travis Patterson (Defender) MK Dons
- Kadan Young (Forward) Antwerp
The Aston Villa Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Oliwier Zych (Goalkeeper) #48
- Sil Swinkels (Defender) #50
- Aidan Borland (Midfielder) #54
- Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba (Midfielder) #56
- Travis Patterson (Defender) #66
- Kadan Young (Forward) #72
- Lamare Bogarde (Defender) #26
- Sam Proctor (Goalkeeper) #52
Aston Villa Academy International Players 2024/25
- Murphy Junior – England U15
- Olly Llyod – England U15
- Oscar Johnson – England U15
- Alvin Brown – England U15 Camp
- Vincent Mudame – England U15 Camp
- Murphy Iyeli – England U15 Camp
- Heaven Kilwa (Forward) England U15
- Josh Blake – England U15
- Freddie Lawrie (Midfielder) England U16
- Daniel Adediran (Forward) England U16
- Lennon Moss (Defender) Wales U16; U17
- Farid Addey – Sweden U16
- Bradley Burrowes (Midfielder) England U17
- Jack McGrath (Forward) England U17
- Charlie Pavey(Midfielder) Sweden U17
- Owen Asemota (Goalkeeper) England U17
- Max Jenner (Midfielder) England U17
- Rodrigo Fortes (Defender) Portugal U18
- Keilan Quinn (Midfielder) Ireland U18
- Benjamin Broggio (Forward) England U18
- Leon Routh (Defender) England U18
- George Hemmings (Midfielder) England U18
- Aidan Borland (Midfielder) Scotland U19
- Sam Proctor (Goalkeeper) England U19
- Kadan Young (Forward) England U19
- Triston Rowe (Defender) England U19
- Rory Wilson (Forward) Scotland U19
- Callum Moreland (Defender) Northern Ireland U19
- Cole Brannigan (Midfielder) Northern Ireland U19
- Yeimar Mosquera (Defender) Columbia U20
- Omar Khedr (Forward) Egypt
- Lamare Bogarde (Defender) Netherlands U21
- Thierry Katsukunya (Defender) Wales U21
Aston Villa Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Aston Villa U17 are drawn in Group D against under-17 teams from Derby County, Wolves and Leicester City.
- Lost at home against Derby U17 (7 – 2)
- Won away against Wolves U17 (2 – 1)
- Won away against Leicester U17 (4 – 0)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Aston Villa U18 are drawn in Group E against under-18 teams Fulham, Middlesbrough and Wolves.
- Drew at home against Wolves U18 (0 – 0)
- Won away against Middlesbrough (2 – 1)
- Drew at home against Fulham (1 – 1)
U19 UEFA Youth League
As the leading club competition for academy-age footballers worldwide, it serves as a prestigious and vital platform where players can build their reputations and rise to prominence.
When eligible, the Under-19s compete in the UEFA Youth League, which mirrors the UEFA Champions’ League group stage.
UEFA will be introducing a new format from the 2024-25 season.
Aston Villa U19 are drawn against under-19 teams from Young Boys, Bayern, Bologna, Club Brugge, Juventus and RB Leipzig.
UEFA Youth League Initial Phase
- Lost away against Young Boys U19 (2 – 1)
- Rory Wilson
- Lost at home against Bayern U19 (1 – 0)
- Won at home against Bologna U19 (3 – 1)
- Mason Cotcher
- Ben Broggio (2)
- Won away against Club Brugge U19 (6 – 2)
- Bradley-Paul Burrowes
- Ben Broggio
- Alexander Leon Vandeperre (OG)
- Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba
- Mason Cotcher (2)
- Lost at home against Juventus U19 (2 – 0)
- Won away against RB Leipzig U19 (4 – 3)
- Bradley-Paul Burrowes
- Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba (2)
- Ben Broggio
The UEFA Youth League round of 32
- Won away against Puskás Akadémia U19 (2 – 1)
- Mason Cotcher
- Charlie Pavey
UEFA Youth League round of 16
- Lost at home against Barcelona U19 (3 – 1)
- Aidan Borland
Aston Villa Academy News
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Aston Villa have been drawn at home to either Accrington Stanley or Blyth Spartans.
17th November 2024
Keilan Quinn enjoyed a memorable Ireland debut scoring in the 1 – 1 friendly draw against Croatia
22nd November 2024
Blackpool will host Aston Villa U21 in the round of 32 in the Vertu Trophy.
26th November 2024
Aston Villa will play Accrington Stanley at home in the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup. Accrington Stanley beat Blyth Spartans 6 – 1 in the second round.
29th November 2024
Left back, Rodrigo Fortes has signed his first professional contract with the club.
5th December 2024
Centre-back Leon Routh has officially signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.
6th December 2024
A convincing 6-0 victory over Accrington Stanley U18s at Boydmoor secured their spot in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. The goals were scored by Broggio, Cotcher, Fortes, Hemmings (2), and Lynch.
11th December 2024
Aston Villa under-19s have secured a 15th-place finish, which means their Round of 32 opponent will be one of the winners from the Domestic Champions Path play-offs.
The draw is scheduled for December 20th.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup Aston Villa have been drawn away to Newcastle United.
20th December 2024
Aston Villa will face Puskás Akadémia away in the UEFA Youth League round of 16.
23rd December 2024
The Aston Villa U21s will face Bradford City in the last 16 tie on Tuesday, January 14, at Villa Park.
28th December 2024
Seventeen-year-old midfielder Alfie Lynskey has officially signed his first professional contract with the club.
4th January 2025
Jamal Jimoh Aloha is named in the Premier League squad for the first time.
7th January 2025
The UEFA Youth League Round of 32 match against Puskás Akadémia has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, in Hungary.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
16th January 2025
Aston Villa U18s have progressed to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Cole Brannigan netted twice, while Jack McGrath and Mason Cotcher added the other goals.
24th January 2025
Aston Villa U18s are set to face Bristol City in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup at Bodymoor Heath on Tuesday, February 4th.
4th February 2025
Aston Villa U18s have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup after a thrilling 3-2 home victory over Bristol City U18s, with Mason Cotcher securing the win with a brilliant hat-trick.
15th February 2025
Aston Villa U19s will host FC Barcelona U19s in the UEFA Youth League Round of 16
20th February 2025
The Young Lions will take on the Pilgrims in the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup on Friday, March 14 at Villa Park.
4th March 2025
Aston Villa exited the UEFA Youth League in the round of 16 after a 3-1 defeat to FC Barcelona at Villa Park.
10th March 2025
Bradley Burrowes has signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.
14th March 2025
Aston Villa U18 have secured a 3 – 0 win over Plymouth Argyle U18 to book their place in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup.
Goals from Jamal Jimoh-Aloba, Brad Burrowes and Cole Brannigan ensured a well earned victory.
19th March 2025
Aston Villa U18s will host Manchester United in the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup at Villa Park on Monday 31st March at Villa Park.
31st March 2025
Villa Under-18s have advanced to the FA Youth Cup final after defeating Manchester United 3-1 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Trai-Varn Muley scored the goal for Aston Villa.
7th April 2025
Rory Wilson has signed a new contract with the club.
The talented Scotland youth international has been a consistent presence for the Under-21s throughout the season.
21st April 2025
Kobei Moore scored his first professional goal while on loan at Fleetwood Town in an away fixture against Harrogate Town.
5th May 2025
Aston Villa U18 have been crowned the 2024/25 FA Youth Cup champions after a commanding 3–1 victory at home against Manchester City U18.
The triumph is particularly remarkable as Manchester City came into the final unbeaten in their previous 26 matches.
Goals from TJ Carroll, Cole Brannigan, and Jamaldeen Jimoh sealed the memorable win.
8th May 2025
Aston Villa Under-18 are the Premier League South Champions.
17th May 2025
Aston Villa Under-18 secured victory in the Premier League play-off final against Manchester City Under-18 with a solitary goal from Leon Routh.
7th June 2025
Aidan Borland has been named Villa’s 2024/25 Scholar of the Year.
Academy Players Released
- Todd Alcock (Joins South Shields)
- Mikell Barnes
- Ajani Burchall
- Charlie Lutz (Joins Cork City)
- Kobei Moore (Joins Larne FC)
- Kyrie Perre (Joins Brentford B)
- Rico Richards
- Max Asante-Boakye (Joins Sheffield United U21)
- Alex Hammond
- Max Lott
- Nile Timson