Alysson (footballer, born 2006)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Franco da Rocha and the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.
Alysson
Personal information
Full name Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha dos Santos[1]
Date of birth (2006-05-05) 5 May 2006
Place of birth Apucarana, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position Right winger
Team information
Current team
 Aston Villa
Number 47
Youth career
2018–2025 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2026 Grêmio 34 (1)
2026– Aston Villa 3 (0)
International career
2022 Brazil U16 3 (3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 02:06, 5 March 2026 (UTC)

Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha dos Santos (born 5 May 2006), known as Alysson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Aston Villa. A product of the Grêmio academy he has appeared for Brazil at under-16 level.

Club career

Grêmio

As a child, Alysson played football for local team Massareto Project Football.[3] Alysson joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2015, aged 9.[4] On 10 May 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[5]

On 10 April 2024, Alysson renewed his contract with the Tricolor until 2028.[6] He made his first team debut on 7 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Gustavo Nunes in a 3–0 away loss to Juventude.[7]

Aston Villa

On 1 January 2026, Alysson joined Premier League club Aston Villa for a reported fee of £8.7 million, with an additional £1.7 million in potential add-ons.[8][9]

He made his debut for Aston Villa on 11 February 2026 during the 1–0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion as a second-half substitute.[10]

Personal life

Born in Apucarana, Paraná, Alysson was raised by this mother Jessica and his father Magno. He has two younger sisters. Alysson enjoys video games, and has been described as a talented snooker player. As a child, his footballing idol was Brazilian international Neymar.[3]

International career

Alysson has played for Brazil at youth level, appearing three times for the under-16 side in 2022, scoring three times.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 4 March 2026.[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2024 Série A 3 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 3 0
2025 31 1 0 0 2 0 — 5[c] 0 1[d] 1 39 2
Aston Villa 2025–26 Premier League 3 0 — 0 0 — 0 0 — 3 0
Career total 37 1 0 0 2 0 — 5 0 1 1 45 2
  1. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  4. ^ Appearance in Recopa Gaúcha

Honours

Grêmio

References

  1. ^ "2025/26 Premier League updated squad lists". Premier League. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  2. ^ Alysson at Scorebar
  3. ^ a b Tanswell, Jacob (21 January 2026). "Alysson's journey from Brazil to Villa: Idolising Neymar, taking up snooker and growth spurts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Como o Grêmio lapida atacante de 18 anos que tem multa de 60 milhões de euros" [How Grêmio prepare a 18-year-old forward who has a 60 million euros release clause] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Joia do Grêmio assina primeiro contrato profissional com multa de 40 milhões de euros" [Grêmio pearl signs first professional contract with a 40 million euros release clause] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Grêmio acerta renovação com promessa da base que está inscrita na Libertadores" [Grêmio agree renewal with youth prospect who is registered in the Libertadores] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Juventude domina e goleia o Grêmio, que segue na zona de rebaixamento" [Juventude dominate and thrash Grêmio, which remain in the relegation zone] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Aston Villa confirm Alysson signing". www.avfc.co.uk/. 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  9. ^ Tanswell, Jacob (1 January 2026). "Aston Villa complete signing of Gremio forward Alysson on long-term deal". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  10. ^ "Aston Villa 1–0 Brighton & Hove Albion". Aston Villa Football Club. 11 February 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  11. ^ Andrade, André Hernan and Bruno (10 December 2025). "Aston Villa make £10.4m bid for Brazilian wonderkid Alysson Edward - sources". ESPN.com. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  12. ^ Alysson Edward at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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