Aston Villa 92/93 — Title Challengers: Full Squad & Ratings
Aston Villa 1992/93 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Aston Villa 1992/93 — Season Story
In the Premier League's inaugural season, Ron Atkinson's Aston Villa led the table deep into the spring before Manchester United's late surge took the title. Paul McGrath was colossal at the back — voted PFA Players' Player of the Year — while Dean Saunders supplied the goals and a young Dwight Yorke began to emerge.
Ratings-wise, the big draft prizes here are Paul McGrath (87 OVR), Dean Saunders (83) and Ray Houghton (81). The squad average of 78.4 OVR sits below the 44-squad pool average of 80.7, and it is a value squad — the elite names at the top are genuine draft prizes, but the tail is thinner, so take the star when the slot lands here.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Paul McGrath (87 OVR), Dean Saunders (83 OVR), Ray Houghton (81 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 78.4 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Nigel Spink | 78 | — |
| GK | Mark Bosnich | 77 | — |
| RB | Earl Barrett | 79 | RCB |
| RB | Neil Cox | 75 | CB |
| CB | Paul McGrath | 87 | RCB, LCB, CDM |
| CB | Shaun Teale | 78 | LCB |
| LB | Steve Staunton | 80 | LCB |
| LB | Bryan Small | 74 | — |
| RM | Ray Houghton | 81 | CM, LM |
| CM | Kevin Richardson | 80 | CDM |
| CM | Garry Parker | 79 | RM |
| CM | Stefan Beinlich | 73 | CDM |
| LM | Steve Froggatt | 77 | LW |
| LW | Tony Daley | 76 | LM, RW |
| ST | Dean Saunders | 83 | CF |
| ST | Dalian Atkinson | 80 | CF |
| ST | Dwight Yorke | 80 | RW, CF |
| ST | Cyrille Regis | 75 | — |
Best XI — Aston Villa 1992/93
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Nigel Spink 78 OVR
- RB Earl Barrett 79 OVR
- CB Paul McGrath 87 OVR
- CB Shaun Teale 78 OVR
- LB Steve Staunton 80 OVR
- RM Ray Houghton 81 OVR
- CM Kevin Richardson 80 OVR
- CM Garry Parker 79 OVR
- ST Dean Saunders 83 OVR
- ST Dalian Atkinson 80 OVR
- ST Dwight Yorke 80 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Aston Villa 92/93 — Title Challengers, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Aston Villa's 1992/93 squad?
Paul McGrath (87 OVR), with Dean Saunders (83) and Ray Houghton (81) completing the core of the side.
What did Aston Villa achieve in 1992/93?
Aston Villa finished second in the inaugural Premier League season, 1992/93, behind champions Manchester United.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Aston Villa 92/93 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.