Ezri Konsa proves he is undisputed Aston Villa hero after setting new milestone vs West Ham
Ezri Konsa broke new ground for Aston Villa in their 2-0 victory against West Ham.
The defender played the whole 90 minutes at Villa Park on Sunday and didn’t put a foot wrong on a confidence-boosting afternoon for Unai Emery’s top-five chasers.
Indeed, his display was symbolic of his entire campaign: quietly impressive.
Since he arrived from Brentford in a £12million deal back in 2019, Konsa has gone from strength to strength in B6 and is now reaping the rewards of consistent performances.
Villa will look to seal their spot in the Champions League after the international break, and a new statistic has underlined just how important Konsa will be during the run-in.
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What did Ezri Konsa achieve vs West Ham?
The home form of Emery’s side is likely to decide whether they finish in the top five, and clearly, whenever Konsa plays at Villa Park, they tend to win.
According to Aston Villa Statto on X, Konsa became the first current Villa player to be involved in 60 wins at home in the Premier League era after featuring against West Ham.
| Player name | Number of home wins |
| Gareth Barry | 81 |
| Alan Wright | 65 |
| Steve Staunton | 62 |
| Ezri Konsa | 60 |
Just three other Villa players have been involved in more victories at the famous old ground during the same timeframe – showcasing the 28-year-old’s calming influence.
Steve Staunton (62) and Alan Wright (65) are within reach, while the prospect of him eventually surpassing Gareth Barry’s tally of 81 cannot be ruled out just yet.
Either way, it is a truly staggering achievement and a reflection of his hero status.
Konsa may still have questions to answer after confronting Villa supporters following the defeat by Wolves on February 27, but there is no doubt that Emery trusts him completely.
Villa can rely on Konsa
The defender has been superb for the Villans during his nearly seven-year stay.
He was awarded the vice-captaincy at the start of the campaign, usurping Emi Martinez for the role after the goalkeeper’s well-publicised transfer antics during the summer.
While it was a no-brainer from Emery, Konsa has repaid him handsomely. His milestone proves what a rock he has been for the club, and he will remain that way for years to come.
Should he help Villa qualify for the Champions League, his stock will rise even further.
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