#22 All-Time

Aston Villa

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Founded in 1874, Aston Villa are one of England's most decorated football clubs. Across their history they have won 23 major honours in total, including 3 at continental or world level and carry a 1-out-of-6-star rating in our all-time club ranking.

Their standout achievement is the Champions League, won once (1982). Domestically, they have also lifted the England league title 7 times.

Honours

Continental
Champions League1982
Super Cup1982
Europa League2026
England (Domestic)
League1894, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1910, 1981
FA Cup1887, 1895, 1897, 1905, 1913, 1920, 1957
Community Shield1981
League Cup1961, 1975, 1977, 1994, 1996

Trophy Timeline

Trophies won by Aston Villa every year since 1874.

18742026

Above the line — domestic titlesBelow the line — continental & world titles

2×

Aston Villa’s greatest single seasons 2 trophies won in 1897, 1981, 1982, more than any other year in their history.

Last Season

Aston Villa’s results in the 2026 season.

Europa League
Winner

Insights

Written by the archive itself — droughts, streaks and records derived from Aston Villa’s results. See all insights.

Drought

Aston Villa have won England's FA Cup 7 times, but not since 1957 — 69 years and counting as of 2026.

Drought

Aston Villa have won England's league title 7 times, but not since 1981 — 45 years and counting as of 2026.

Origin

Aston Villa were founded in 1874 in England.

Origin

England League Cup has been contested since 1961, when Aston Villa won the first edition.

Players

Notable players who have worn the Aston Villa shirt.

ArgentinaE. Martinez
2020–2027
EnglandTerry
2017–2018
FrancePires
2010–2011

See how Aston Villa ranks among the sport’s all-time greats in our Fifty Greatest Football Clubs analysis.