Aston Villa

Victor Lindelöf

A composed central defender whose game is built on positioning and distribution rather than physical duels, always looking to break lines with a pass instead of just clearing danger. He organizes the defence quietly, rarely needing to raise his voice.
Sweden Aston Villa DEF
Appearances
2
Tackles won
0

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
180
90.00 per match
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clean sheets contributed
9
as defensive proxy

Season Stats

Appearances
2
Minutes played
180
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
9
Blocks
0

League Rankings

Among Premier League 2026/27 defenders

Tackles won
86th of 86
Interceptions
84th of 84
Clearances
34th of 105
Blocks
56th of 56
👻 Ghost Players #66 of 205
🎯 Pass Masters #85 of 356
💪 Workhorses #201 of 205
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HUL
HUL
16:30
Sat 5 Sep
AVL
AVL
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AVL
AVL
14:00
Sat 12 Sep
NFO
NFO
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TOT
TOT
11:30
Sat 19 Sep
AVL
AVL
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AVL
AVL
14:00
Sat 10 Oct
BRE
BRE
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NEW
NEW
16:30
Sat 17 Oct
AVL
AVL

Victor Lindelöf, The Centre Back Who Passes First

Villa's newest defender would rather thread a pass through midfield than hoof the ball clear under pressure.

Lindelöf reads danger early, which means he rarely needs a rushed challenge. That lets him stay on his feet and keep the shape of the back line intact. His real value shows in possession, where he steps forward and picks out a midfielder instead of sending the ball long.

That passing range lets Villa build from deep rather than relying on aimless clearances. The question is pace, because a defender who wins the ball through anticipation can be exposed if the first read goes wrong. He has built a career on getting that read right, which is why calmer sides keep trusting him in a high defensive line. That composure has mattered most during a settling in period, when a new defender at a new club can otherwise look shaky under sustained pressure.

The Rest Of The Squad

30 players

Goalkeepers

40
Marco Bizot
Age 35
1 app
1
Zion Suzuki
Japan · Age 24
1 app
42
James Wright
Age 21
0 apps
60
Owen Asemota
Age 18
0 apps

Defenders

22
Ian Maatsen
Age 24
2 apps
2
Matty Cash
Age 29
2 apps
14
Pau Torres
Age 29
2 apps
29
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Congo DR · Age 28
1 app
13
Matteo Ruggeri
Age 24
1 app
5
Tyrone Mings
Age 33
1 app
48
Modou Kéba Cissé
Age 21
0 apps
45
Triston Rowe
Age 19
0 apps

Midfielders

8
Boubacar Kamara
Age 26
2 apps
10
Emiliano Buendía
Age 29
2 apps
53
George Hemmings
Age 19
2 apps
7
John McGinn
Scotland · Age 31
2 apps
6
Ross Barkley
Age 32
2 apps
35
João Gomes
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Age 25
1 app
26
Lamare Bogarde
Age 22
1 app
24
Amadou Onana
Belgium · Age 25
0 apps
44
Johan Manzambi
Switzerland · Age 20
0 apps
27
Leon Goretzka
Germany · Age 31
0 apps

Forwards

17
Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea · Age 22
2 apps
47
Alysson
Age 20
2 apps
11
Nicolas Jackson
Senegal · Age 25
1 app
18
Tammy Abraham
Age 28
1 app
49
Bradley Burrowes
Age 18
0 apps
39
Brian Madjo
Age 17
0 apps
31
Leon Bailey
Age 29
0 apps
74
Luka Lynch
Age 19
0 apps

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