Ian Maatsen, born on 10 March 2002 (age 24), is a compact Dutch left-back with Aston Villa, where he wears squad number 22. At 5ft 7in (1.70m), he is not built like the usual modern full-back unit, but his career so far has been shaped more by mobility and output than size.
His most productive league season came at Burnley in 2022-23, when he scored four goals in 39 appearances. That remains the clearest marker of his attacking contribution from full-back, and it helped push his profile well beyond the usual promising-young-player file.
At Aston Villa, Maatsen has made 17 appearances across all competitions in 2026-27, including six in the league, two in the FA Cup, one in the League Cup, one in the UEFA Super Cup and two in the Champions League. His current market value is around £27m, according to Transfermarkt.
Maatsen’s career is still a developing one, but it already has a clear shape: a Dutch left-back who made a strong impression at Burnley and is now trying to establish himself properly at Aston Villa.
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