Marco Bizot

2026/2027 season

Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026

Marco Bizot at Aston Villa

Initially, Aston Villa signed Marco Bizot from Brest in July 2025. Meanwhile, the club also recruited Victor Lindelöf that summer. Immediately, Bizot settled into a supporting goalkeeping role. Specifically, he debuted in the Premier League against Newcastle United in August. Notably, he kept a clean sheet in that goalless draw. Therefore, he began behind the established first choice.

Subsequently, Bizot played seven league games in his first season. Moreover, he added two FA Cup appearances that year. Crucially, he won the Europa League with Villa in May 2026. Additionally, Villa beat Freiburg 3–0 in the Istanbul final. Furthermore, his league tally for the club now stands at eight. Presently, he wears the number 40 shirt at Villa Park.

Career Before Aston Villa

Previously, Marco Bizot built a long career across four countries. Initially, Ajax developed him as a youth goalkeeper. Afterwards, Cambuur took him on loan in 2011. Subsequently, Groningen gave him 50 league appearances. Eventually, Genk signed him in 2014. Moreover, he kept his place there for three seasons.

Furthermore, Bizot joined AZ Alkmaar in 2017. There, he played 125 Eredivisie matches across four seasons. Later, Brest recruited him during the summer of 2021. Notably, he started 139 Ligue 1 games in France. Additionally, he played nine Champions League matches for Brest. Ultimately, Villa brought him to England in 2025.

Career History Overview

(Note: Appearances and goals refer strictly to domestic league matches.)

Major Honours Won

• UEFA Europa League: Aston Villa (2026)