Cameron Archer


Cameron Desmond Archer is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Aston Villa. Archer is a product of the Aston Villa Academy.

Club career

Living nearby in Walsall, Archer started training with Aston Villa at the age of six and progressed through their academy sides.

Aston Villa

Archer came off the bench to make his senior debut for Villa in an EFL Cup tie against Crewe Alexandra on 27 August 2019. Villa were an invited side for 2019-20 EFL Trophy, fielding an under-21 side in the competition, Archer started in both of Villa's group matches against Salford City and Tranmere Rovers, scoring from 18 yards early in the game against Tranmere in a 2–1 defeat. He has his own dedicated thread which provides further information as well as other fans perspectives over at the website.

Personal life

Archer is the younger brother of Jordan McFarlane-Archer, a professional footballer most recently signed to Port Vale. Archer is known as 'Cam' and attended Christ Church CE Primary and Walsall Academy secondary school.