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Actually thought Eric lichaj was the best youth product on show today, very composed and offered a threat even on his weaker side...definitely going to be hard for Bennett to take his place

The kid who left WBA for Barca in the summer. Apparently very close to signing him.

17 year old attacking midfielder Jacob Ramsey has penned his first professional contract, only says long term on the OS, doesn’t specify how long. He’s a very good footballer, gets a lot of goals from midfield, he’s got a chance

https://www.avfc.co.uk/players/u18/bradyoung Not a player that gets mentioned a whole lot - I couldn't find a thread for him, so thought I'd start one. Anyway, he flies under the radar somewhat given the bigger names/potential stars in the U23s and U18 side but every game I've seen him in, he's done well - good technical skills, great workrate and a good athlete too; he's quick and doesn't tire easily. So far this season, he's got 13 goals and 4 assists in 17 games (16 starts) as per the link above - I'm guessing that just for the U18s. Thought he deserved a thread and some recognition!

Another youngster signed a professional contract last week, Don't know much about him but think we will have some of the best youth in the country in a few seasons time. Can only be positive Aston Villa youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace has signed a professional contract with the club. Jaden, 18, a versatile wide player who can play on either side, joined in January 2018 and became a regular for Villa’s Under-18s. He duly broke into the club’s Under-23s last season and put in some impressive performances. Congratulations on your professional deal, Jaden! https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2020/08/14/philogene-bidace-contract

I thought as he is 19, might deserve his own thread (courtesy of BOF who posted the signing in the youth thread originally). Seems he can play striker or LW. Is he highly rated? Imagine, we could feasibly have 4 players in the team who are brothers lol, Caleb Chuka, Carney Chuka, J.,Ramsey, A.Ramsey. ------- CALEB CHUKWUEMEKA MAKES PREMIER LEAGUE MOVE Academy product joins Aston Villa https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/caleb_chukwuemeka/ Northampton Town striker Caleb Chukwuemeka has signed for Premier League side Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee. and a vid for you....

Haven't seen a thread for him but just came on for his debut. Good luck to him. Honestly never heard of him before from youth posts

Surprised he didn't have his own thread yet - ah well. Thought he played very well against Liverpool and I can see why we had to fight for his signature. Reads the game very well, comfy on the ball and looked very assured.

https://www.avfc.co.uk/players/u18/frankieealing/ Makes his U23 debut tonight having played a few games with the U18s this season - just turned 17 in July.

Played Wing Back today for the U23's, Looks a talent and half. Plays for England youth already. One for the future

Just saw him playing in goal for the England U19s and found he didn't have a thread yet. I also thought he wasn't English, but it seems that he switched allegiance from Poland lately? Saw that on transfermarkt but don't know for sure.

Done and dusted, now. As someone noticed the other day, he wasn't listed as a trialist (against Wycombe, I think) so it doesn't come as a huge surprise. From what I've seen, he's a little behind some of the 18 year olds that we have (he's 19 at the time of writing) but there's clearly a lot of potential there. Think he'll benefit from a year of the academy, then maybe a loan next season depending on his progress.

Young Irish winger looks like he might make a debut today at Fulham. Those who've seen him play for the U23's will know he's direct, aggressive and has a bit about him. He's very young, but hopefully he gets on the pitch today and gives a good account of himself.

Think this man deserves his own thread. Great Performance today. Villas Answer to Sergio Busquets

17 year centre back signed a 2 year professional contract, it’s on the OS, very good, strong in the air and tackle, good on the ball too, he’s vocal too, as well as being a leader https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2018/07/12/dominic-revan-signs-new-deal

Had a very solid game against Wycombe tonight. Looked very assured and confident for such a young keeper. Be interesting to see how his career progresses.

He has a great name but today he showed so much potential in defence. He and Revan kept Salah and Mane more quiet than expected, he has a great future

Thought he was fantastic tonight. Get Emi mentoring him ASAP.

Cant find a thread for Hayden Lindley (18 yr old), but as he made his second senior appearance for us (his debut was versus Liverpool - in "that" game), also, his sub appearance has gone under the radar a bit due to other performances. Personally, i thought his control was very good, we didnt see much of him, but he covered at RB for Guilbert, and he had a few long balls across field pinged towards him, and ii thought he controlled them beautifully. Lindley is a DM apparently, but his debut was at RB (as above). Best of luck young Hayden.

Next level signing

what is this lad 17?, 18 at the end of Jan i think, looks a physical specimen. Might be exactly what we need in the DM role...(in a year or two)

I couldn't see another thread on our U23 goalie, who is now being talked up by the club (in an article that suggests we may be getting rid of Sarkic in the summer as well): 'A really good chance' - The Aston Villa rookie making a statement in training 'Aston Villa have a real gem of a goalkeeper making a big impression during first-team training sessions. That's the glowing endorsement given to young Finnish stopper Viljami Sinisalo by goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler. The 18-year-old is currently the Villa under-23 No.1 and, as it stands, fourth choice behind Pepe Reina, Orjan Nyland and Matija Sarkic. Sinisalo, a Finland international, was snapped up from his hometown club FC Espoo in the summer of 2018 - and his progression has been vast. "He's a young Finnish goalkeeper who's been around the first team," Cutler explained during Villa TV interview. "He's very calm when he's stepped in and doesn't look out of place. "It's important to keep them around the environment. If you see a young goalkeeper like Viljami who's got a really good chance to accelerate his learning, he needs to be training with the likes of Pepe Reina, Orjan, Tom and Jed. It will really help him in terms of what he needs to be doing, and to learn" Sinisalo put in a commanding performance against West Brom's under-23s at Bodymoor last week, pulling off a string of saves to keep the score at 1-0 in the first half. As for Villa's young goalkeepers, it's full Montenegro international Sarkic who's currently travelling with the first-team on match-days, taking the place of Lovre Kalinic who departed on loan during January. "Mati has come through and we sent him out on loan to Livingston to get games where he done very well," Cutler added. "It's difficult right now for the young goalkeeper because of how many very, very good goalies we have at senior level." Sarkic's deal expires in the summer and it's thought Sinisalo could be the man Villa want to stick around instead, and Cutler said: "We want to be the best goalkeeping department in the Midlands, if not the country. Goalkeepers through the system and into the first-team has to be the way forward. "We've got detailed goalkeeping coaches who believe we can do that. We don't want to be out spending millions and millions. We want to be developing our own first and foremost."' https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-sinisalo-17725254

Another highly rated youth prospect through the door, who’s played for the Bournemouth first team. A substantial fee involved. I absolutely love what the owners are creating at Villa. Welcome Ajani.

thought he did well tonight, surprised that he's actually 21....... tbh i would take him as Targetts backup over Taylor from what i have seen.

Wow, didn’t see that coming, highly rated youngster apparently. Only 16, but in the England set up.