Ezri Konsa, born on 23 October 1997, is a native of England and sports the colours of Aston Villa as a central defender. In terms of physical prowess, Konsa stands reasonably tall at 6ft (1.83m) and has a commanding presence on the pitch with his weight of 12st 1lb (77kg). Despite playing in a position often overshadowed by more attacking roles, he commands respect from fans and opponents alike - a testament to his skill and reliability for his team.
A key figure for Aston Villa, Konsa dons the number 4 jersey with pride. He has also been given the honour of representing England on an international level, further exemplifying his worth as a player. According to Transfermarkt, Konsa has a hefty market value estimated at approximately €35.00m - or about £30m when converted to our local currency - a testament to his skill and demand as a player. His contract is expected to run till 30 June 2028, affording Aston Villa the security of having his services for another 3 years and 6 months.
Konsa started his professional journey with Charlton Athletic, where he made his debut in the 2016-2017 season and featured in the first team 32 times. He continued to be a constant presence in the following season, with 25 appearances. His commendable performances caught the attention of Brentford, where he moved for the 2018-2019 season. Here, he added scoring to his repertoire, netting a goal while making 42 appearances.
Following his stint at Brentford, Konsa ascended to the English Premier League by signing for Aston Villa. He continued to make strides in the top-tier, with 25 appearances and a goal scored in his first season (2019-2020). Since then, Konsa has remained a valuable asset for Aston Villa, consistently making around 30 appearances and occasionally chipping in with goals each season. To date, in the current 2024-2025 season, he has made 18 first-team appearances for Aston Villa and has a goal to his name.
Outside of domestic football, Konsa has carried his national colours with honour. His laurels include a second-place finish in Euro 2024, where he was counted on for one starting berth and twice off the bench. In the subsequent Nations League tournament, England depended on Konsa from the get-go in two games. His club duty for Aston Villa in European competitions has seen him shoulder starting responsibilities on ten occasions in the Conference League and five times in the prestigious Champions League.
