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Everton lose another young prodigy as Jake Doughty joins Aston Villa

Aston Villa have confirmed the capture of 16-year-old winger Jake Doughty from Everton's Academy

By Michael Kenrick · Toffee Web

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 6:31 PM

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Sixteen-year-old winger Jake Doughty has left Everton to join Aston Villa's academy as a scholar.
Everton will receive youth development compensation instead of a full transfer fee for the teenager.
Doughty scored seven goals across 15 matches for Everton's Under-18 squad last season.

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Aston Villa has confirmed the signing of 16-year-old winger Jake Doughty from Everton. The England Under-16 international joins Villa's academy as a first-year scholar and will immediately link up with their Under-18s squad.

Doughty scored seven goals in 15 appearances for Everton's Under-18s last season. Everton will receive only youth development compensation rather than a traditional transfer fee because Doughty was too young to sign professional terms.

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