Aston Villa have had an array of talent over the years and have had one of the most successful academies.

Aside from many coming through the ranks, they have signed some great players.

Some of these are continental imports from abroad, which bring something new to the club.

The cultures of playing that they bring to the club are different from what you get, and sometimes this can work negatively, but often, it brings a new leash of life to the club.

The driving runs from midfield in a South American style, or the unique passing abilities of Spanish midfielders, Villa have had it all.

Here, we look at the best 3 Villa imports that had the Holte End roaring.

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Dwight Yorke was discovered by Villa boss Graham Taylor as a teenager, and went on to have a glittering career at Villa and other places.

He scored 98 goals for the club, and although he had a transfer saga when he left, he will be remembered with fondness.

Stiliyan Petrov is one of Villa’s best ever players, and would probably feature in their recent history XI in the midfield.

The Bulgarian was Player of the Year in 2008/09, and helped them to a sixth placed finish the season after, before sadly retiring early due to acute leukaemia.

Juan Pablo Angel was one of Villa’s first continental big money signings. He arrived from River Plate for £9.5m (a then record fee) in 2001, and hit 62 goals during his time at Villa.

The Colombian international is remembered as a cult hero at Villa Park, and he had an affinity with the club as well, not just a one-way bond.