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Ian Maatsen
Born: March 10, 2002
Height: 5' 5.5" (167cm)
Hometown: Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
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DutchPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2019-2024 | Chelsea |
| → 2020-2021 | Charlton Athletic (loan) | |
| → 2021-2022 | Coventry City (loan) | |
| → 2022-2023 | Burnley (loan) | |
| → 2024 | Borussia Dortmund (loan) | |
| 2024- | Aston Villa | |
Sports Mole has 389 articles about Ian Maatsen. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Funai-emery.jpg "Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on January 21, 2025")
Aston Villa vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv team news: Ollie Watkins decision made by Unai Emery for Europa League game
Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv announce their starting lineups for Thursday's Europa League fixture at Villa Park.Nov 6, 18:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fimago1066923996-68fe64a35b024567653661.jpg "Aston Villa winger Jadon Sancho in September 2025.")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv: Predicted XI for Europa League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv.Nov 4, 19:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Faaa-ng-68dba730319fd842105327.jpg "Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez during the warm-up on August 23, 2025")
Aston Villa vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Nico Gonzalez decision made as Unai Emery makes six changes
Aston Villa and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Villa Park.Oct 26, 12:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fimago1037639394-68eccaab8bec3835830761.jpg "Chelsea duo Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling in December 2023.")
Chelsea transfer news: Borussia Dortmund eyeing 'bargain' Blues player ahead of winter window
Borussia Dortmund are allegedly contemplating whether to try to sign yet another Chelsea player during the winter transfer window.Oct 13, 10:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Follie-watkins.jpg "Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins on April 12, 2025")
Aston Villa vs. Fulham team news: Starting lineups confirmed as Unai Emery makes Ollie Watkins decision
Aston Villa and Fulham announce their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League fixture in the West Midlands.Sep 28, 12:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fjs-685183785af59483247503.jpg "Jadon Sancho on May 25, 2025")
Aston Villa predicted XI vs. Fulham: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League match with Fulham at Villa Park.Sep 26, 13:19
Aston Villa vs. Bologna team news: Unai Emery names starting lineup for Europa League opener
Aston Villa and Bologna announce their starting lineups for Thursday's Europa League fixture in the West Midlands.Sep 25, 18:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Flewis-miley.jpg "Newcastle United's Lewis Miley pictured on April 16, 2025")
Transfer news and rumours today: Miley to Ipswich, Maatsen to Atalanta, Sunderland hijack
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Lewis Miley to Ipswich Town, Ian Maatsen to Atalanta BC and a possible Sunderland hijack.Aug 16, 09:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fadrien-truffert_1.jpg "Rennes' Adrien Truffert in action on February 15, 2024")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Aston Villa target Rennes defender, Marseille want West Ham United centre-back
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa targeting a Rennes defender and Marseille wanting to sign a West Ham United centre-back.May 29, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Futdvil_2.jpg "Manchester United's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on May 25, 2025")
Man United 2-0 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Red Devils inflict Champions League heartache on Unai Emery
Manchester United give their supporters something to cheer at the end of a dismal 2024-25 Premier League campaign, with the Red Devils recording a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.May 25, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fjacob-ramsey.jpg "Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey in October 2024.")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for final Premier League game of 2024-25
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.May 23, 17:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fruben-amorim_2.jpg "Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on May 11, 2025")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 16:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Firaeme.jpg "Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola pictured on October 26, 2024")
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery makes four changes to Champions League-chasing visitors
Bournemouth and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium.May 10, 15:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford in action for Aston Villa on February 9, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Youri Tielemans injury blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Bournemouth.May 8, 10:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Faxel-disasi.jpg "Aston Villa's Axel Disasi on February 15, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham.May 1, 16:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Famaona.jpg "Aston Villa's Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Morgan Rogers celebrate on April 19, 2025")
Chelsea transfer news: Aston Villa star 'identified' as summer target amid PSR issues
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to take advantage of Aston Villa's PSR issues by making an approach for one of their star players.Apr 30, 11:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fjacob-murphy.jpg "Jacob Murphy celebrates after scoring for Newcastle United on April 16, 2025")
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 08:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fjack-grealish-phil-foden.jpg "Manchester City's Jack Grealish and Phil Foden on March 15, 2025")
Man City vs. Aston Villa confirmed lineups: Foden, Grealish, Rashford, Watkins decisions made for crucial Premier League clash
Manchester City and Aston Villa confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Apr 22, 17:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold_1.jpg "Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during his side's Premier League match against Leicester City, on April 20, 2025")
Premier League Team of the Week: Martin Odegaard, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 33 of the 2024-25 season, including Martin Odegaard, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins.Apr 22, 11:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fmarcus-rashford_3.jpg "Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford during his side's FA Cup match against Preston North End, on March 30, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Tuesday's Premier League encounter
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their Premier League away to Man City on Tuesday night.Apr 20, 15:09
Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ollie Watkins equals club Premier League record
Ollie Watkins equals a club record as Aston Villa respond to their Champions League heartbreak with a 4-1 thrashing of Premier League top-five rivals Newcastle United.Apr 19, 18:27
Aston Villa, Newcastle United team news confirmed: Does Unai Emery rotate for crunch Premier League fixture?
Aston Villa and Newcastle United announce their first XIs for Saturday's Premier League fixture in the West Midlands.Apr 19, 15:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Follie-watkins.jpg "Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 21, 2024")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Emery makes Watkins decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League match against Newcastle United.Apr 17, 12:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Follie-watkins.jpg "Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates on April 12, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Champions League second leg as Unai Emery makes Ollie Watkins call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain.Apr 13, 08:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fdonyell-malen.jpg "Aston Villa's Donyell Malen pictured on March 30, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Unai Emery rings changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.Apr 10, 10:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fvilmal_1.jpg "Aston Villa's Donyell Malen, Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans celebrate on April 5, 2025")
Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Lions hold off Jota-inspired fightback
Aston Villa warm up for their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain by eking out a 2-1 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest.Apr 5, 18:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford celebrates with Marco Asensio on February 28, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Mar 31, 16:22
Preston North End vs. Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery makes Ollie Watkins decision for FA Cup quarter-final tie
Preston North End and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale.Mar 30, 11:31
Aston Villa lineup vs. Preston: Predicted XI for FA Cup quarter-final as Ollie Watkins boost confirmed
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Preston North End.Mar 28, 10:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fjadon-sancho.jpg "Jadon Sancho of Chelsea during his side's Premier League match against Arsenal, on March 16, 2025")
Chelsea transfer news: Jadon Sancho 'plan' revealed ahead of summer
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to follow a specific plan with regards to the future of Jadon Sancho, currently on loan from Manchester United.Mar 26, 15:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Fjurrien-timber.jpg "Arsenal's Jurrien Timber pictured on December 21, 2024")
Arsenal receive Jurrien Timber fitness boost ahead of Fulham Premier League clash
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta recieves a fitness boost ahead of next Tuesday's Premier League clash against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. Mar 24, 19:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flamine-yamal.jpg "Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on March 23, 2025")
Spain 3-3 Netherlands: Highlights, man of the match, stats as chaotic UEFA Nations League quarter-final is decided by a penalty shootout
Spain book their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League courtesy of a penalty-shootout success over Netherlands.Mar 23, 22:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fjurrien-timber.jpg "Arsenal's Jurrien Timber with teammates on March 12, 2025")
New Arsenal player joins Riccardo Calafiori in withdrawing from international duty
A new Arsenal player withdraws from international duty on the same day that Riccardo Calafiori pulls out of the Italy squad with a knee injury.Mar 21, 23:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flamine-yamal-nico-williams.jpg "Spain duo Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Spain vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Spain and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 13:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fomari-kellyman.jpg "Chelsea winger Omari Kellyman in August 2024.")
Chelsea starlet Omari Kellyman suffers recurrence of injury on comeback in Premier League 2 fixture
Chelsea youngster Omari Kellyman is withdrawn in the first half of his injury comeback against Norwich City in Premier League 2 on Friday afternoon.Mar 14, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fmarco-asensio_1.jpg "Marco Asensio of Aston Villa celebrates scoring against Club Brugge, on March 12, 2025")
Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (6-1): Highlights, man of the match, stats as Marco Asensio sets up Champions League quarter-final tie
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Wednesday's Champions League clash between Aston Villa and Club Brugge.Mar 12, 22:04
Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge: Team news confirmed for Champions League game - Do Emiliano Martinez, Marco Asensio start?
Aston Villa and Club Brugge confirm their first XIs for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.Mar 12, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fmarco-asensio.jpg "Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring on February 28, 2025")
Aston Villa lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Unai Emery makes Marco Asensio decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.Mar 6, 11:38
Preview:Brentford vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 11:16
Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa team news: Starting lineups confirmed for Champions League last-16 fixture
Club Brugge and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 fixture on Tuesday night.Mar 4, 16:38
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