Morgan Rogers is aiming to become one of Europe’s top stars at Aston Villa. Since joining in 2024, the 22-year-old has flourished under Unai Emery, impressed in the Champions League, earned an England cap, and caught Pep Guardiola’s eye.
Rogers is thriving—and believes Villa Park is the perfect place to grow.
Rogers is thriving—and believes Villa Park is the perfect place to grow.
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00:00Morgan Rogers believes the sky is the limit as he sets his sights on becoming one of Europe's
00:06biggest stars at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise since joining Villa in
00:13January 2024. He's quickly become one of the Premier League's standout performers, made a big
00:19impression in the Champions League and earned his first senior England cap. Now he's determined to
00:26keep pushing forward and says Villa Park is the perfect place to do so. The reality of what I want
00:32to do and where I want to finish my career of the group and category of players I want to be involved
00:38with, I've got to do it for a number of years like these players have. So yeah, this is a good start
00:43and I'm happy but it's definitely not the end and I'll keep pushing to get better. Rogers has thrived
00:49under Unai Emery whose trust and tactical freedom have allowed the attacking midfielder to express
00:54himself fully. He's played a central role in Villa's resurgence this season with the club battling hard
01:00for a top four finish in the league and the opportunity to secure another Champions League
01:05campaign. Even Pep Guardiola has taken notice. Ahead of Villa's clash with Manchester City, the former boss
01:13labelled Rogers an exceptional player and highlighted him as a major threat. The praise carries extra meaning
01:21given Rogers came through City's academy, playing alongside Cole Palmer, James Trafford and others
01:28before leaving in 2023. After a standout spell at Middlesbrough, Rogers joined Villa in a £15m deal
01:35and has made a huge impact. He scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists in 48 appearances this season,
01:44thriving on the big stage.
01:45However, his journey hasn't been straightforward. His first loan at Lincoln City showed his potential
01:53but spells at Bournemouth and Blackpool were disrupted by injury and instability.
01:59Now, with England caps and elite performances to his name, Rogers is showing just how far belief,
02:06resilience and the right environment can take a player. At 22, this only feels like the beginning.