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U.S. teen Vassilev makes Premier League debut for Villa

Leicester City v Aston Villa - Carabao Cup: Semi Final

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Indiana Vassilev of Aston Villa during the Carabao Cup Semi Final match between Leicester City and Aston Villa at The King Power Stadium on January 08, 2020 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

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Look closely at Jack Grealish’s equalizer for Aston Villa on Saturday and you’ll find an American making a run to create space.

That’s Indiana Vassilev, who made his Premier League debut in the 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.

Vassilev, who turns 19 next month, was credited with seven touches in 23 minutes, connecting on 3-of-4 passes.

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The Georgia-born left winger made his FA Cup debut versus Fulham on Jan. 4 and his League Cup debut versus Leicester City on Jan. 8.

He has six goals and two assists in 13 appearances for Villans’ Premier League 2 side.