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Aston Villa: Ranking The 5 Best Under 20 Stars

By Josh Tonti

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17 : Keinan Davis of Aston Villa in action during a training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on March 17, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17 : Keinan Davis of Aston Villa in action during a training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on March 17, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) /
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Andre Green of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on February 28, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Andre Green of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on February 28, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) /

1. André Green, 18, winger

We covered it here before, but André Green is the real deal, and the best in his age group. Green’s fifteen total first team appearances this season by far lead the club (for those under the age of twenty).

Green’s combination of pace, power, and shooting ability make him a quality goal threat from range. It is only a matter of time before he scores his first for Aston Villa.

Recently, Steve Bruce has used the eighteen-year old winger as a defensive replacement late in matches. Another testament to Green’s football maturity.

Hopefully these five follow in the footsteps of past Villa academy greats: Gareth Barry, Daniel Sturridge, Jack Grealish, Steven Davis, Gary Cahill, Marc Albrighton, and many more.

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