The Aston Villa women's squad are gearing up for the Women's Super League season, as the club look to try and push on. Can they do it?
After Carla Ward’s departure following a seventh-placed finish, this summer marks a new era for Villa. New boss Robert de Pauw may have his work cut out to get back into the top five, as he reshapes a squad that looks slightly imbalanced.
Keeping Rachel Daly fresh after her international retirement will be key – she’s hit 30 WSL goals in just two seasons since moving to the Midlands.Villa have already signed up Jordan Nobbs and Danielle Turner for another year.
This season is looking like it could be an exciting one for Villa. There are seven new permanent signings in the Midlands, and a loan from Bayern Munich in the shape of Jill Baijings.
As a member of the top tier of women's football, Aston Villa will enter the FA Cup in the fourth round. That takes place in January.
The League Cup kicks off in October for Villa, meanwhile. The Villains face Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Charlton Athletic in the group stage.
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Aston Villa women's squad
Adriana Leon in action last term (Image credit: Getty Images)
The Aston Villa women's squad for the Women's Super League, 2024/25
GK: Sabrina D’Angelo
GK: Anna Leat
GK: Sophia Poor
DF: Sarah Mayling
DF: Paula Tomás
DF: Anna Patten
DF: Rachel Corsie (captain)
DF: Danielle Turner
DF: Lucy Parker
DF: Noelle Maritz
DF: Maz Pacheco
MF: Lucy Staniforth
MF: Missy Bo Kearns
MF: Jordan Nobbs
MF: Kenza Dali
MF: Georgia Mullett
MF: Miri Taylor
MF: Jill Baijings[1]
FW: Rachel Daly
FW: Katie Robinson
FW: Ebony Salmon
FW: Adriana Leon
FW: Kirsty Hanson
FW: Chasity Grant
FW: Gabi Nunes
[1] on loan from Bayern Munich
Squad Numbers
The Arsenal women's squad numbers for the Women's Super League, 2024/25
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No
Player
Pos
1
Sabrina D’Angelo
GK
2
Sarah Mayling
DF
3
Paula Tomás
DF
4
Anna Patten
DF
5
Lucy Staniforth
MF
6
Rachel Corsie (captain)
DF
7
Missy Bo Kearns
MF
8
Jordan Nobbs
MF
9
Rachel Daly
FW
10
Kenza Dali
MF
11
Katie Robinson
FW
14
Danielle Turner
DF
15
Lucy Parker
DF
16
Noelle Maritz
DF
17
Ebony Salmon
FW
18
Georgia Mullett
MF
19
Adriana Leon
FW
20
Kirsty Hanson
FW
21
Anna Leat
GK
23
Chasity Grant
FW
25
Miri Taylor
MF
33
Maz Pacheco
DF
35
Sophia Poor
GK
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Jill Baijings
MF
—
Gabi Nunes
FW
Key player
Rachel Daly (Image credit: Getty Images)
Aston Villa women's key player: Rachel Daly
Although the Aston Villa striker was unable to match a spectacular debut season in claret and blue last time out, she remains hungry for more goals. A clever and hard-working player, with sharp finishing from all angles, Daly is a constant threat.
While Daly’s versatility often saw her fielded at left-back for England, including at Euro 2022, she leads from the front at club level. She retired from international duty earlier this year so can now give Villa her complete focus.
Manager
Aston Villa women's manager: Robert de Pauw
A steady hand in women's football over the last few years, De Pauw joins Villa after two midtable finishes with Bayer Leverkusen. Previously, he won the Eredivisie and cup with Twente and will be hoping to deliver the same kind of success in the Midlands.
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Jack has worked as a sports reporter full-time since 2021. He previously worked as the Chief Women’s Football Writer at the Mirror, covering the England Women’s national team and the Women’s Super League. Jack has reported on a number of major sporting events in recent years including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the ground in Australia. When not writing about the game, he can often spotted playing at a pitch somewhere in the west London area.
