Leon Goretzka
AVL
Center Midfielder
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Feb 6, 1995 (31)
Right
6'2"
181 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Makes Premier League debut
Goretzka generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Newcastle United.
Analysis: Goretzka made his Premier League debut for Aston Villa as they went on to win 1-0 against Newcastle. He took his first shot in an Aston Villa shirt and also made five clearances as his side tried to defend their lead. Goretzka will continue to build up his minutes as he makes a return from his injury that kept him out from the beginning of the season.
Makes Villa debut
Goretzka played seven minutes and recorded no stats in Wednesday's 6-0 victory versus Fenerbahce.
Analysis: Goretzka finally made his Villa debut in the rout of Fenerbahce and played the last seven minutes after a knee problem had kept him out since his free transfer from Bayern Munich. The midfielder should now be part of the rotation, but a regular starting role looks some way off given his fitness and the competition from Ross Barkley and Joao Gomes for the spot alongside Boubacar Kamara. Villa's crowded schedule across three competitions could still open the door to a start in the coming weeks.
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