Aston Villa, just like all other big clubs in England, have had their fair share of under-performers and flops over the years, some of whom stand out more than others.
From players who couldn’t hit a barn door to serial blunderers and expensive transfer mistakes, a few are recent while plenty are from periods gone by.
We thought it would be a bit of fun to ask Villa fans on Facebook who they think are contenders to take the crown for the worst Villan of them all. The responses were vast, to say the least, as supporters reflected on the past.
Flick through the pages to see 26 of the worst players, all of whom have been directly selected by Villa fans.
9. Moustapha Salifou
One supporter summed it up perfectly as he said: “Moustapha Salifou, I’d heard he was going to be the next Zidane, sadly he wasn’t." | AFP via Getty Images
10. Leandro Bacuna
“Terrible,” was the brutal one-word description Bacuna received from a Villan. The versatile player managed to rack up 138 appearances in claret and blue over five years. | Getty Images
11. Carlos Sanchez
Was hyped up as the midfield fix for Villa but was far from it. Spent two years at the club before leaving for Fiorentina. | Getty Images
12. Borja Baston
Wasn’t exactly a risk signing as he was free but just 16 minutes in a Villa shirt make him one of the worst failures. Mentioned twice in the comments. | Getty Images