Aston Villa’s Morgan Rodgers Named 2025/26 Europa League MVP
Midfielder Morgan Rodgers of Aston Villa has been awarded the title of Best Player for the 2025/26 Europa League season, as confirmed by UEFA’s official website. In the tournament final, Aston Villa faced SC Freiburg and secured a decisive 3–0 victory. Rodgers contributed a goal and an assist in that match, playing a key role in his team’s triumph.
Season Stats and Accolades
Across the entire competition, Rodgers appeared in 15 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists. Freiburg’s Johann Manzambi also earned recognition as the tournament’s breakthrough player. Like Rodgers, Manzambi played 15 games, netting 2 goals and delivering 2 assists. Rodgers was also selected for the 2025/26 Europa League Team of the Season, joined by three other Aston Villa players: Emiliano Martínez, John McGinn, and Emiliano Buendía.
The Europa League Team of the Season features players from Aston Villa as well as representatives from Celta de Vigo, Braga, Freiburg (2), Nottingham Forest (2), and Real Betis. Notably, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery tied the record for the most European competition final wins, claiming his sixth title—a mark he now shares with Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho.
“Morgan Rodgers being named Europa League Player of the Season highlights not only his individual achievements but also Aston Villa’s growing success in European competitions.” — UEFA official website
This victory could mark a pivotal step in the club’s development on the international stage, boosting its reputation and appeal to emerging talent. The final result also underscores the team’s strong collective performance and the strategic decisions of Unai Emery, further solidifying his status among European football’s elite managers.
The success of Morgan Rodgers and Aston Villa in the Europa League final highlights the team's remarkable journey this season. For a deeper look into how Aston Villa dominated Freiburg and secured their prestigious title, check out our detailed coverage of the match and its implications for the club's future in European football. Explore the full story here.