Wilfred Bouma

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Imposing Dutch defender who brings with him a wealth of European and international experience amassed during 11 years with PSV Eindhoven. Primarily a left-back, Bouma can also operate in central defence after being converted from a left-winger at the request of former national coach Dick Advocaat. Has both power and pace in abundance and significantly increases Villa's defensive options.

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Dutch international Wilfred Bouma hopes that it is third time lucky as he bids to finally get back into action for Aston Villa following a catalogue of injury problems. The 31-year-old completed the full 90 minutes of a reserve team clash with Chelsea on Monday evening, having not featured for the Villans first team since July 2008. Bouma told the club's official website: "I'm very pleased... [more»]

Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered a setback in his bid to return from a serious ankle injury which has kept him out of action for 18 months. Bouma, 31, has been sidelined since dislocating his ankle during an Intertoto Cup game in July 2008. The Netherlands international had returned to full training in September, but has now been struck down by a fresh injury problem concerning... [more»]

Aston Villa's Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma is excited to be closing in on a return to action after more than a year out of action due to an ankle injury. The versatile 31-year-old has been sidelined since July last year, but recently featured in a behind-closed-doors practice match as he steps up his recovery. He told the Birmingham Mail: "I feel good. It feels much better than the last time I... [more»]

Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma has finally been able to return to light training. The 31-year-old, who dislocated his ankle more than a year ago in the Intertoto Cup clash against Odense, suffered a setback when he tried to return to action at the end of last term and was forced to undergo further surgery. However, he has stepped up his latest comeback bid, to Villa boss Martin O'Neill's... [more»]

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has offered a glimmer of hope that Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma could be fit for the start of the new Premier League season. The 31-year-old has been sidelined for just over a year after suffering a serious ankle injury in an Intertoto Cup clash with Odense last July, with a second operation needed to finally fix the problem. However, Bouma is now back in... [more»]