Aston Villa’s recruitment over the last few seasons has tended to be spot on, as highlighted by the fact that they’re pushing for Champions League football this season.
Ollie Watkins, Boubacar Kamara, and Douglas Luiz are all prime examples of exceptional scouting.
Before making their Villa debuts, none of the aforementioned players were well-known, and the club almost never overpays for talent.
But for every hit, there will always be a miss or two, with one player in particular not living up to the hype.
Prior to joining Villa Emiliano Buendia began his professional career as a junior player at Getafe in Spain. He later went on loan to Liga 2 team Cultural Leonesa, where he established himself.
The club were ultimately relegated that season, but it didn’t stop the Argentine from shining, as he netted six goals and provided 13 assists. His performances caught the eye of Norwich City, the club he went on to join straight from his loan for just over £1m.