Rogers doesn’t slot neatly into a single, fixed position.
As with any player, getting the most from him means recognizing the full range of roles he can play. His ideal position can also shift based on his teammates and the opponent’s setup.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery made Rogers a key part of the team’s recent success, which helped justify his sizable transfer fee.
Emery’s approach prioritizes defensive strength, often forming a 4-4-2 shape without the ball. Villa frequently endured long stretches out of possession before bursting forward at speed into open spaces.
That style plays to Rogers’ strengths, blending powerful shooting with outstanding athleticism.
Last season he typically operated on the left of a 4-2-3-1, drifting inside while the left-back provided the width.
From those areas, he often bent shots toward the far post with his stronger right foot, but could just as easily snap a finish inside the near post at the last moment.