Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi has admitted that the fans at Villa Park have made a great impression on him since his arrival and insists they give all the players a good boost.
El Ghazi, who joined Aston Villa on a season-long deal from Lille in the summer, has quickly made an impression at the club, owing to a number of impressive performances this season.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 14th |
| 2023–24 | 9th |
| 2022–23 | 14th |
| 2021–22 | 7th |
| 2020–21 | 6th |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
| 2020–21 | 13th |
The 23-year-old has netted four goals from nine appearances in the Championship and hogged the limelight when he a bagged a brace during the 2-2 draw with West Brom in the derby clash earlier this month.
Despite only being at Villa Park for a few months, El Ghazi admitted that the fans have already made a lasting impression on him.
The Dutchman also hailed the supporters as “fantastic” and insisted they give all the players a boost, while also admitting that the chances of succeeding are high when there is a togetherness at the club.
“They are fantastic. They have made a great impression on me”, El Ghazi told the club’s official website.
“The thing I have seen is that the fans are really with us. They are behind us. We can feel that.
“It’s important to know that and feel that. You have a better chance of succeeding when everyone is together.
“They certainly give us all a boost.”
Ghazi, who came up through the ranks at Feyenoord, has earned two caps at senior level for the Netherlands.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2023–24 | 5th (Championship — lost in play‑off semi‑finals) |
| 2022–23 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2021–22 | 10th (Championship) |
| 2020–21 | 19th (Premier League) |
