Aston Villa player ratings vs Fenerbahce: Jackson and Barkley lead the way

Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley lead our Aston Villa player ratings vs Fenerbahce after scoring twice each in a 6-0 Champions League victory.

Johan Manzambi opened the scoring and Tammy Abraham added the sixth, while Ibrahim Mbaye supplied an assist and Zion Suzuki kept a clean sheet.

Barkley and Mbaye were among four changes to Villa’s starting XI, and both made strong cases to retain their places.

How we rate: These are editorial assessments out of 10, based on recorded match actions and published reporting. Brief substitute appearances are marked NR unless they include a decisive contribution.

Aston Villa player ratings vs Fenerbahce

Zion Suzuki — 8

The goalkeeper deserves recognition alongside the goalscorers. Denied Oğuz Aydın and Mason Greenwood as Fenerbahçe threatened, helping ensure Villa’s attacking success was accompanied by a clean sheet.

Matty Cash — 7.5

Made six tackles and won seven duels. A substantial defensive contribution.

Victor Lindelöf — 7.5

Completed 43 of 44 passes and made six clearances. Efficient in possession.

Pau Torres — 7.5

Eight clearances alongside 54 completed passes from 57 attempts. A productive return to the side.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka — 7

Completed 33 of 34 passes and registered two interceptions. Kept his distribution reliable.

Boubacar Kamara — 8

Provided the assist for Jackson’s first goal, helping Villa establish the two-goal advantage. An important contribution before being replaced in the 73rd minute.

Ross Barkley — 9 — Player of the match

Two goals and an assist give him our narrow verdict over Jackson. Created the striker’s second before converting a penalty and adding another goal four minutes later. Involved directly in half of Villa’s goals.

John McGinn — 7.5

His cross helped produce the opening goal. A useful contribution before Villa’s other attacking players took centre stage.

Johan Manzambi — 8

Opened the scoring after 12 minutes, giving Villa an early advantage. His contribution mattered before the scoreline became emphatic, with Jackson’s double subsequently building on that breakthrough.

Ibrahim Mbaye — 8.5

Four key passes and an assist. Created chances consistently alongside the headline goalscorers.

Nicolas Jackson — 9

His goals in the 31st and 39th minutes established the commanding half-time lead. Deserves particular credit for delivering while the game was still competitive. An outstanding contribution from Villa’s starting striker.

Substitute ratings

João Gomes — 6

Replaced Manzambi with Villa already five ahead. A shorter appearance with the contest settled.

Alysson — 7.5

Made his opportunity count by supplying the assist for Abraham’s late goal.

Tammy Abraham — 7

Replaced Jackson and added the sixth in the 90th minute. A decisive contribution despite limited minutes.

Alejandro Garnacho — NR

Introduced late for Mbaye, with too little involvement for a meaningful mark.

Leon Goretzka — NR

Replaced Barkley in the 83rd minute. A brief appearance following his return to group training.

Villa now turn towards Saturday’s trip to Newcastle. Read our Newcastle vs Aston Villa viewing guide for the kick-off time and broadcast details.

Match data: FotMob’s match centre and Sofascore’s statistical breakdown.