MANAGER PROFILE
Unai Emery — Aston Villa
Playing Career
Midfielder. Played in the lower divisions of Spanish football. Never reached the top level as a player.
Management Philosophy
Fluid 4-2-3-1, excellent pressing structure, superb at set pieces and European football. Emery is considered one of the best tactical minds in the world and the most successful manager in Europa League history.
Honours as Manager
Europa League 2025/26 (his fifth — a record). Previously won Europa League with Sevilla (x3) and Villarreal. Spanish Cup with Sevilla. Ligue 1 with PSG.