Emiliano Buendía, an Argentine footballer born on 25th December 1996, is a commanding presence on the right wing for Aston Villa. Standing at 5ft 7in (1.72m) tall and weighing a sturdy 11st 4lb (72kg), Buendía carries the honour of the number 10 jersey for his team. Now 28, his career has seen a steady rise in market value, currently pegged around €18.00m (£15m), according to Transfermarkt. His commitment to Aston Villa extends to June 2026, with a year and a half remaining on his current contract.
Buendía's professional journey kicked off in July 2010 as he joined LaLiga's Getafe outfit as a trainee. His debut season in 2014-15 saw him make six first team appearances in the league. The following season, he clocked in 17 appearances, with a maiden goal to his name. His stint with Getafe concluded with a presentation of 12 first team appearances and two goals in the 2016-17 season.
In a transition aimed at widening his range, Buendía switched bases to Cultural Leonesa in Spain's Second Division B/1 on loan in July 2017. His time at Leonesa was prolific, culminating in a handsome tally of 40 first team appearances and six goals during the 2017-18 season.
July 2018 brought about another significant milestone in Buendía's career as he took a leap over the channel and joined Norwich City in England's Championship. The transfer cost Norwich City a modest sum of around £1.5m. Over the course of the next three seasons, Buendía made a commendable contribution to Norwich City's campaign with a total of 113 first team appearances and 24 goals to his credit.
Seizing on his soaring reputation, Aston Villa secured Buendía's skill set in July 2021 for a considerable fee of £33m. So far, his time at Villa has earned him a notable record of over a hundred first team appearances and 9 goals spread across three seasons. The ongoing 2024-25 season has seen him contribute to 12 first team games.
Beyond the league games, Buendía's prowess has also been on display in the 2024-25 FA Cup for Aston Villa where he made his mark as a substitute. Additionally, he scorched the field in the League Cup the same year with one goal from a pair of starts, and participated in the Champions League with one start and three appearances as a substitute.
