Ian Maatsen
AVL
LB
Balanced Full Back
Mar 10, 2002 (24)
Left
5'10"
126 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Creates one chance in clean sheet
Maatsen registered two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Hull City.
Analysis: Maatsen enjoyed real freedom going forward at Hull and should have had an assist after barely two minutes, only for Nicolas Jackson to steer his cross the wrong side of the post. The left back still handled his defensive duties, winning both his duels along with his tackles and contributing a clearance and an interception in Villa's first clean sheet of the campaign. His opening three games have brought three shots, six tackles, five interceptions and nine clearances. Maatsen has held down the left back berth since the departure of Lucas Digne, but Matteo Ruggeri arrives as genuine competition for the role. The pair could split the minutes should Villa choose to rotate, something that looks more likely when there is a European tie wedged between league fixtures and three games arrive back to back.
Two shots in Monday's loss
Maatsen registered two shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.
Analysis: Maatsen recorded two shots in Monday's home opener, though he failed to put either on target. He performed well on the defensive end too as he won three duels and recorded three clearances, two interceptions and one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action. Maatsen was also booked just before the final whistle, picking up his first yellow card of the season.
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