Evann Guessand
Evann Guessand operates as a right-sided inside forward, attacking space and running beyond the line for Aston Villa. Evann Guessand made his pro debut with Nice in 2020, enjoyed a breakout loan at Lausanne-Sport, and scored a European goal for Nantes in 2022. He thrives under Unai Emery's system. In 2024-25 he enjoyed a career-best Nice season with 12 goals and 7 assists, earning the Aiglon of the Season. In June 2024 he debuted for Côte d'Ivoire. Aug 2025 saw him move to Aston Villa for a reported €35 million. At Villa he pins centre-backs, checks short then spins in behind, and drives at defenders. Guessand creates separation for teammates and finishes moves with quick shots.
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 0.87 | 0 |
| 2025 | 36 | 1999 | 3 | 2 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 2024 | 41 | 3008 | 13 | 9 | 0.39 | 0.27 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1777 | 7 | 0 | 0.35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 44 | 2079 | 5 | 2 | 0.22 | 0.09 |
| 2021 | 25 | 494 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 | 0.36 |
| 2020 | 37 | 2236 | 7 | 3 | 0.28 | 0.12 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 436 | 1 | 0 | 0.21 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis Season 2025
Role: MidfielderTop attributes (percentile)
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
Recent Matches
League Cup - Selhurst Park, London, England
Premier League - Selhurst Park, London, England
World Cup
Friendlies
UEFA Europa Conference League
Teams
Transfers
Aston Villa
Crystal Palace
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Nantes
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