Everything you need to know about Samuel Iling-Junior after his summer move from Juventus.
Villa made plenty of moves throughout the summer of 2024. Transfer rumours are currently rife around Villa Park as Unai Emery looks to shape his side for the 2024/25 campaign.
One of the targets that the Villa manager managed to bring into the club was Iling-Junior.
The former Juventus man was heavily linked to Villa until he made the move to the Birmingham outfit in July.
In this article, you can find out everything you need to know about the youngster, from his playing career to his ability.
What is Samuel Iling-Junior’s age and height?
Iling-Junior was born on October 4, 2003. At the time of writing, this makes him 20 years old. He also stands at 1.82 metres which is six foot exactly.
Where was he born?
Iling-Junior was born in Islington, England and came through Chelsea’s youth academy before he moved to Juventus in 2020.
What position does Samuel Iling-Junior play?
During his Juventus career, Iling-Junior has played in a host of positions. During the 2023/24 campaign, he was mainly used as a left midfielder.
However, the youngster can also be deployed on both wings, as a wing-back and as a central midfielder.
What are Samuel Iling-Junior’s statistics for Juventus?
Iling-Junior made his debut for Juventus in 2022, coming on in the 84th minute against Empoli in the Serie A. They won the game 3-0.
Since then, the has made a total of 45 first-team appearances for the Old Lady over the past two seasons, scoring twice.
In the 2023/24 campaign, he was also a common feature in the Italian Cup and he started in the final as they beat Atalanta 1-0.
Is Samuel Iling-Junior good?
According to Fbref, Iling-Junior has many highly impressive statistics. In the attacking areas, he has become extremely creative, putting him ahead of many players in the league.
Per 90 minutes the youngster averages, 0.11 goals, 1 shot, 0.22 assists and 3.56 shot-creating actions.
On top of this, he performs 3.22 progressive carries, 2.56 touches in the attacker’s box and 7.11 progressive passes received.
How much did Aston Villa pay for Samuel Iling-Junior?
Villa confined the signing of Iling-Junior in early July. The winger joined the club alongside Enzo Barrenechea.
The joint deal was worth €14 million, plus €3 million in add-ons, and was related to the Douglas Luiz transfer.
