Young Dutchman Lamare Bogarde joined Aston Villa from Feyenoord in the summer of 2020. Capable of playing in defence or midfield, he signed a new long-term deal in August 2024.

He impressed in League One, making 18 appearances for the Gas. He headed back to Rovers for the first half of the 2023/24 campaign before returning to Villa in January 2024.

He made his first-team debut for Villa against Liverpool in the FA Cup third round in January 2021. A matter of days after the cup tie, Bogarde signed his first professional contract with the club.

Ending the 2020/21 season on a high, Bogarde helped Villa win the FA Youth Cup for the first time since 2002.

He has also earned international honours, representing the Netherlands at U15, U16, U18 and U20 levels.