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Aston Villa beats Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in Europa League amid protests and arrests

Aston Villa has beaten Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in a Europa League game played amid heightened security, with over 700 police officers deployed due to protests

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Alternating at left-back Maatsen has made three starts between the Premier League and the Champions League so far this season.

Impact Maatsen recorded 10 EPL starts last season but has made just one so far in the current campaign. Even though he's seeing decent playing time in the UEFA Europa League, it seems Digne will remain as the starter on the left side of the defense at the EPL level, limiting Maatsen's fantasy upside considerably.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Completes first season with Villa Maatsen started in 10 os his 29 appearances while notching one goal on 19 shots and two assists on 19 chances created in the Premier League.

Impact Maatsen is coming off a decent debut campaign with Aston Villa despite only seeing a rotational role, as he was able to still earn over 1,000 minutes of play while filling in at left-back here and there. His two-way efforts did pay off with his three-goal contributions and 51 crosses, a decent tally for only a rotational player. With Lucas Digne set for another season with the club and Maatsen still only 23, a rotational role is more than likely to start next season, but a starting role can't be too far off for the Dutch full-back.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Spurs Maatsen registered two shots, two tackles won and three crosses in Friday's 2-0 win over Tottenham.

Impact Maatsen was back in the starting XI Friday, seeing his second start in the club's past three outings. He would notch a full 90 minutes of play, seeing a solid performance with his three crosses and a few tackles won. He continues in his rotational role and will hope to elevate that role next season, starting in five of his past nine appearances.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores go-ahead goal in second half Maatsen scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Newcastle United.

Impact Maatsen scored Aston Villa's second goal in the 64th minute, restoring their lead at 2-1 in Saturday's win over Newcastle. He was active on both sides of the ball and finished with three shots and a season high six tackles. The Dutch defender will look to keep his place in the lineup Tuesday against Manchester City if he gets the nod over Lucas Digne.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from cross Maatsen assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Maatsen's pinpoint cross setup Aston Villa's second and decisive goal Saturday as they earned three points in a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. The left full-back added three tackles (one won), one interception and two clearances to the team's defensive effort. Maatsen has been a rotational member of the Villa squad this season, having assisted twice over his 23 Premier League appearances (five starts).

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen taps in Aston Villa's second against Nottingham Forest | Premier League

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Logs assist in Champions League Maatsen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Club Brugge.

Impact Usually, it is Lucas Digne serving as Aston Villa's left-back for big games. Perhaps because Villa entered the Wednesday matchup with a comfortable lead on aggregate, Maatsen was chosen to start as the team's left-back. He rewarded the choice, logging what is his first and likely only goal in Champions League action this season. Taking that into account, his UCL stats in other games this campaign are not as impressive, with nine clearances and three interceptions providing the most value.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Super-sub Asensio has explosive impact as fireworks greet Villa passage to Champions League quarters

Fireworks exploded above the stadium at the final whistle to greet Aston Villa’s progress to the Champions League quarterfinals in the club’s first season in Europe’s top competiti...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (Agg 6-1): Marco Asensio goals set up Champions League quarter-final tie with PSG Report as two goals from Marco Asensio and one from Ian Maatsen helped Aston Villa see off Club Brugge at Villa Park and secure a quarter-fi...

MARCH 12 • SKY.COM

Assist off bench Maatsen assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Leicester City.

Impact Maatsen has been a regular part of Aston Villa's bench, and the statement did not change Saturday. However, the unappealing role did not stop him from making an impact against Leicester City, who fell with a Leon Bailey goal. Maatsen provided the assist to it, which should boost his stock at least a little bit for future starts over fellow left-back Lucas Digne.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Depth option on defense Maatsen has made nine consecutive appearances off the bench for Aston Villa since Aug. 17. He's racked up two shots, six chances created, six crosses (three accurate) and six tackl...

Impact Maatsen has a lot of potential, but he hasn't been able to display that at Villa Park yet, which was expected since he has to battle with Matty Cash and Lucas Digne for minutes. Maatsen should remain in this backup role going forward, a situation that will reduce his fantasy upside to a minimum.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea complete double transfer as Ian Maatsen joins Aston Villa in £38m deal after loan at Borussia Dortmund while Hakim Ziyech finalises permanent move to Galatasaray | Goal.com US Chelsea have completed the sale of Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa in a £38 million ($48m) deal while Hakim Ziyech has joined Galatasaray.

JUNE 28, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Heading to Aston Villa Maatsen has agreed to a transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa, his new club announced.

Impact Maatsen will not be playing with Chelsea after returning from his loan spell with Dortmund, as the Dutch talent is heading to join Aston Villa. He had a very productive season with Dortmund, leading to many teams being interested in the defender, as he would register 22 starts in 23 appearances, notching three goals and two assists to go along with 25 interceptions, 40 clearances and 45 tackles in the defense. He is likely to see a significant role with his new club, possibly earning the starting spot immediately to begin the new campaign.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Maatsen to complete shock £37.5m transfer to Aston Villa from Chelsea as he returns to Premier League after impressive Borussia Dortmund loan spell | Goal.com US Ian Maatsen will join Aston Villa in a £37.5 million ($47m) transfer, with the Chelsea defender set to sign a six-year deal with Unai Emery'...

JUNE 23, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Koeman calls up Maatsen to replace injured De Jong in Netherlands Euro 2024 squad. Koopmeiners out

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has called up versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen to replace midfielder Frenkie de Jong

JUNE 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Productive in loan spell Maatsen tallied 23 appearances (22 starts) for Dortmund during the second half of the 2023/24 season after signing on loan from Chelsea, recording three goals and two assists.

Impact Maatsen filled a void on the left side of Dortmund's defensive line, and he showed he's more than ready to play regularly at the highest level while showing traits of being a reliable two-way full-back. Dortmund are interested in re-signing him, but Chelsea are also keen on bringing him back, so his future for the 2024/25 campaign is uncertain.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Koeman includes De Jong and Depay in Dutch squad at Euro 2024 but no place for Maatsen

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has left Borussia Dortmund wing back Ian Maatsen out of his final 26-man squad for the European Championship despite his strong performances helping...

MAY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores with lone shot Maatsen scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 4-0 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Maatsen found the back of the net in the 30th minute opening the scoring in the match. The wing-back ends the season with four goal involvements in 16 appearances after joining Dortmund on loan in January.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps maintain clean sheet Maatsen logged four clearances, one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th...

Impact Maatsen continues to be a revelation in place of injured left-back Ramy Bensebaini (ankle), taking over the starting position and helping Borussia Dortmund's team to successful results in the Champions League knockout stage. Defensively, Maatsen logged 14 clearances, eight interceptions and six tackles won across his five UCL appearances.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Maatsen's father tears into Todd Boehly-led Chelsea regime for putting money ahead of 'club interests' as he confirms Borussia Dortmund transfer plan | Goal.com US Ian Maatsen's father has criticised Todd Boehly's regime at Chelsea and confirmed talks are underway for his son to stay at Borussia Dortmun...

MAY 1, 2024 • GOAL.COM

How Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen has become key to Borussia Dortmund's 'new ideas' Maatsen has a £35m buy-out clause in his Chelsea contract, so should Dortmund prioritise his summer signing?

MAY 1, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready to return Maatsen is available for Saturday's clash with Augsburg after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Maatsen was suspended against Leipzig, bringing Marius Wolf into the starting XI. Maatsen is now fit and available once more and is an option for Saturday's match. The defender has been the preferred choice at left-back ever since making the switch to Dortmund, and should close the season as the starter.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ban Maatsen was shown a yellow card during Sunday's one-all draw with Leverkusen and will miss Saturday's trip to Leipzig.

Impact Maatsen picked up a yellow card accumulation ban during Sunday's draw and is now set for one match on the sideline. The full-back will be tough to replace as he's made the starting left-back job his own since joining. Marius Wolf is one likely replacement.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Tuesday's UCL win Maatsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-2 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Maatsen scored in the 39th minute of Tuesday's match, a strike which gave his side the 3-2 lead over two legs. It marked his first Champions League goal of the season. It came on his only shot in the match and he also created one chance, recorded three inaccurate crosses and made four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Aston Villa beats Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in Europa League amid protests and arrests

Super-sub Asensio has explosive impact as fireworks greet Villa passage to Champions League quarters

Koeman calls up Maatsen to replace injured De Jong in Netherlands Euro 2024 squad. Koopmeiners out

Koeman includes De Jong and Depay in Dutch squad at Euro 2024 but no place for Maatsen