Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on Mathias Fernandez-Pardo during the World Cup

As reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Aston Villa is strongly interested in Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, the Belgian striker for Lille, who is currently playing at the World Cup in the USA. The Birmingham club has already contacted the player's representatives and sent scouts to observe his play during the tournament.  Fernandez-Pardo was called up to the Belgium national team at the age of 21. In the past, he was a player of clubs such as Anderlecht and Mechelen, but his football adventure began in Gent, where he progressed through all levels until he finally joined the first team. He has been playing in Lille since 2024, when he joined this club from Gent. In the current 2026 season, he scored 12 goals and 11 assists in 71 matches. Fernandez-Pardo is a versatile striker who can play in multiple attacking positions. As of now, Aston Villa do not have many options on the wings, so if the transfer is successful, he will most likely play on the left side of the attack. The player is expected to cost around EUR 70 million. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Điểm nhấn trận đấu Canada vs Qatar tại World Cup 2026](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/iem-nhan-tran-au-canada-vs-qatar-tai-world-cup-2026) 2. [Hà Lan công bố vũ khí bí mật tại World Cup khi Thụy Điển lộ rõ thực lực](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/ha-lan-cong-bo-vu-khi-bi-mat-tai-world-cup-khi-thuy-ien-lo-ro-thuc-luc)