Lamare Bogarde
AVL
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Jan 5, 2004 (22)
Right
6'1"
168 lb
Minimal role so far
Bogarde has been limited to just two appearances off the bench between the Premier League and the Champions League so far in the 2026/27 season.
Analysis: Bogarde logged 16 minutes off the bench in the EPL opener against Brighton on Aug. 23 and played 22 minutes in the 3-2 win over Brugge in the UCL on Sept. 8. He's been an unused sub in the other four league matches for Villa, and he's likely to continue playing a secondary role for the time being. He's a depth option at several defensive positions but is unlikely to get a big chunk of playing time anytime soon.
In training, available Sunday
Bogarde (undisclosed) has been training and will be available for Sunday's game against Leeds United, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "And other players, tomorrow we'll train, the last training session, normally, it could be everyone available."
Analysis: Bogarde left the Netherlands U21 camp due to an undisclosed injury, but he's back in training and will be an option for this contest. His fantasy value isn't very high, though, as he's a backup option on defense that rarely contributes with meaningful fantasy stats outside of peripheral defensive numbers.
Dealing with lack of fitness
Bogarde didn't play for the Netherlands U21 squad during the November international break for being "unfit," so his status for Sunday's game against Leeds United is uncertain, John Townley and Mat Kendrick of Birmingham Live report.
Analysis: The nature and severity of Bogarde's potential injury are unknown, so it's unclear whether he'll play this weekend. The Dutchman has been a depth piece on defense most of the season, though, so his availability shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups.
Seeing more playing time
Bogarde has started in three of Aston Villa's seven EPL matches so far this season.
Analysis: Bogarde made eight appearances (three starts) in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season but looks poised to surpass those numbers easily this time around. He's alternating in midfield, and although his playing time should fluctuate as the season progresses, his fantasy upside likely won't change. As a defensive midfielder who rarely pushes forward, Bogarde shouldn't carry a ton of upside in most formats.
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