Who is Brian Madjo? Teenager set for Aston Villa move
The 16-year-old will get to develop at one of the top clubs in the Premier League.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have reached an agreement to buy 16-year-old attacker Brian Madjo from Metz.
After an outstanding first half of the season, the Villans are hoping to bolster their roster this month. However, they are not limited to short-term additions; they are also considering future superstars.
In an attempt to ensure the club’s and Unai Emery’s team’s long-term future, they have now reached an agreement to sign a young English striker for £10.5 million. This move has been called a “surprise.”
Who is Brian Madjo?
English football player Brian Djomeni Madjo was born on January 12, 2009. He is a forward for the French Ligue 1 team Metz. At the youth level, he has represented England and Luxembourg.
Brian Madjo was born in Enfield, England, on January 12, 2009. At an early age, his family relocated to Luxembourg. He is the child of Cameroonian football player Guy Madjo and was born to Cameroonian parents.
Brian Madjo joined the Luxembourgian team, Marisca Mersch’s youth academy, as a young player. He then enrolled in Racing FC Union Luxembourg’s youth academy. He later enrolled at the French Ligue 1 team FC Metz’s development academy in 2023.
He signed his first professional deal with the team in July 2025, which is valid until June 2028, after an outstanding season with Metz’s under-19 team.
On August 17, 2025, Brian Madjo made his professional debut, starting and playing 58 minutes in a 0–1 defeat against Strasbourg. As a result, he broke Bernard Zénier’s August 1974 record by becoming the club’s youngest debutant at 16 years and 217 days.
Due to his accomplishments, he drew interest from several major teams. Aston Villa, an English team, responded quickly and are currently in the process of signing the gifted youth.
His playing style
Madjo plays as a striker and is known for his goal-scoring exploits. His qualities have spoken for themselves on the pitch as he makes scoring goals look run in the park.
He is described as a “1.86m tall guy, built like a rock, athletic and technically interesting” by the Luxembourgish news website Virgule in 2023. He is right-footed and has been compared to Romelu Lukaku, an international player for Belgium.
How old is Brian Madjo?
He is 16 years old.
Which club is he in?
He is currently playing for FC Metz but is set to make a move to Aston Villa.
How many appearances has he made for the senior side?
He made five appearances for Metz.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.