Matty Cash

2026/2027 season

Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026

Matty Cash at Aston Villa

Initially, Aston Villa signed Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest in September 2020. Immediately, he took over the right-back role. Specifically, he debuted in a 1–0 home win against Sheffield United. Meanwhile, Tyrone Mings anchored the defence alongside him. Consequently, Cash held his place for six seasons. Furthermore, he played 28 league games in that first campaign.

Subsequently, Cash reached 185 league appearances for the club. Additionally, he scored 10 league goals from full-back. Moreover, he switched his international allegiance to Poland in 2021. Notably, supporters voted him Player of the Season in 2022. Crucially, he won the Europa League with Villa in May 2026. Presently, he wears the number two shirt at Villa Park.

Career Before Aston Villa

Previously, Matty Cash learned the game at Nottingham Forest. Initially, he progressed through the club’s academy. Afterwards, Dagenham & Redbridge took him on loan in 2016. There, he scored three goals in 12 League Two matches. Subsequently, Forest promoted him to the first team. Eventually, he broke into the Forest side in 2016.

Furthermore, Cash made 129 league appearances for Forest. Additionally, he scored 11 goals in the Championship. Notably, the club named him Player of the Season in 2020. Eventually, Villa moved for him that September. Therefore, he stepped up to the Premier League at 23. Ultimately, five seasons at the City Ground shaped his game.

Career History Overview

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

Major Honours Won

• UEFA Europa League: Aston Villa (2026)