Ian Maatsen, born on 10 March 2002 (age 24), is a Dutch left-back with Aston Villa, where he wears number 22. Compact at 5ft 7in (1.70m), he is not built like the old British full-back stereotype, which is probably no bad thing.
His most productive league season came at Burnley in 2022-23, when he scored four goals in 39 appearances. That spell gave him a proper platform rather than just another line on a young player’s CV.
At Aston Villa, Maatsen remains a regular first-team presence in 2025-26. He has made 49 appearances across all competitions for the club, including 30 in the Premier League and 11 in the Europa League, scoring once in Europe. His market value is around £27m, according to Transfermarkt.
Maatsen’s career is still taking shape, but the outline is clear enough: a Dutch left-back who built momentum at Burnley and is now getting sustained top-flight and European football with Aston Villa.
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