Born in the Netherlands on 10 March 2000, 22-year-old Ian Maatsen is a proficient defender, now plying his trade for Aston Villa. His prowess on the field is largely manifested on the left side of the back line. Maatsen boasts of a height of 5ft 6in (1.7m) and a weight of 10st 3lb (65kg). Fans of the 'Villa' have grown accustomed to seeing the number 22 emblazoned on the back of his shirt. Not one to rest on domestic laurels, Maatsen has flexed his footballing muscles on the international stage too, representing none other than his homeland's national team.
In terms of finances, Maatsen's current market value is roughly £27m, a figure sourced from Transfermarkt. Indeed, Aston Villa has pledged faith in him, vesting in him a contract spanning 5.5 years, set to culminate only on 30 June 2030.
Maatsen's exploits in his debut season 2021 - 2022 with Coventry City in England has fuelled his career from the get-go. In 40 first team appearances, he found the back of the net on three occasions. The ensuing season saw him in Burnley colours, where he racked up 39 first team appearances and four goals. Subsequently, the 2023 - 2024 season had him playing a dozen matches for Chelsea in the English league.
Testing international waters, Maatsen was seen delivering his services to Borussia Dortmund in Germany during the latter half of the 2023 - 2024 season, amassing 16 first team appearances and notching up two goals. His current stint with Aston Villa in the 2024 - 2025 season has seen him make 15 first team appearances so far.
Beyond the league fixtures, Maatsen's participation has been registered in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with two starts for Aston Villa, UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 with five starts for the Netherlands, and in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Aston Villa, making two starts and three appearances as a substitute.
