Aston Villa says it has won its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA’s decision blocking the registration of 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo. Multiple reports state that CAS upheld Villa’s appeal regarding FIFA’s rules on the international transfer and registration of minors, which generally restrict international moves of players under 18 except for limited circumstances. Madjo signed for Villa in January after coming from French club Metz. He is described as being born in Enfield, London, and a UK citizen, and as having left England at a young age and been raised in Luxembourg. Villa reports that FIFA initially refused to register him under the under-18 transfer regulations, leaving him unable to play in official competition matches. Following the CAS ruling, Madjo is now expected to be registered as a Villa player and be eligible to take part in official fixtures for the forthcoming season. One account adds that he has played in pre-season matches and scored goals, while awaiting clearance for competitive appearances. Villa confirmed the decision through its official communications after the CAS outcome.
Aston Villa wins CAS appeal allowing 17-year-old Brian Madjo registration
Aston Villa says it has won its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA’s decision blocking the registration of 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo. Multiple reports state that CAS...
- CAS upholds Aston Villa’s appeal against FIFA’s block on registering 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo.
- Madjo signed for Aston Villa from French club Metz in January.
- FIFA initially refused registration under rules on international transfers of minors (under-18 restrictions with limited exceptions).
- The CAS decision allows Madjo to be registered and eligible to play in official competition matches for the forthcoming season.
- Madjo has been limited to non-competitive appearances, with involvement reported in pre-season matches only prior to the ruling.
Aston Villa have won their appeal against a FIFA ruling, allowing 17-year-old Brian Madjo to be registered and play for the club in official matches this season. The decision came after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in Villa's favour. The club confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday.The club shared a post on its official social media account and said, "Aston Villa can confirm that the club’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the registration of Brian Madjo has been upheld. 17-year-old Madjo signed for the club from Metz in January. Born in Enfield, London and a UK citizen, he left England at a young age and was raised in Luxembourg but has been unable to play due to FIFA‘s rules on the international transfer of minors."Aston Villa can confirm that the club’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the registration of Brian Madjo has been upheld. 17-year-old Madjo signed for the club from Metz in January. Born in Enfield, London and a UK citizen, he left England at a young age… pic.twitter.com/zuG170NMTx— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 4, 2026 It further stated, "The striker has scored four goals in pre-season so far, including two in the opening friendly fixture against Walsall. The court’s decision today means that Brian will be registered as an Aston Villa player and eligible to play in official competition matches for the forthcoming season."Madjo, who was born in Enfield in London, joined Aston Villa from French club Metz in January. However, FIFA initially refused to register him because of its rules on the international transfer of players under the age of 18.Under Article 19 of FIFA's regulations, international transfers of minors are generally not allowed with only a few exceptions. Since Madjo joined from an overseas club while still 17, his registration was blocked despite being born in England to Cameroonian parents.Aston Villa challenged the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which has now overturned FIFA's ruling.Aston Villa End 44-Year Wait With Maiden UEFA Europa League Triumph Over SC Freiburg In Istanbul | VideoMadjo has spent the past six months at the club without making an appearance for any of Villa's teams because he was not eligible to play. During that time, he featured only in pre-season matches.Following the CAS ruling, the teenager is now eligible to represent Aston Villa in official competitions and could soon make his competitive debut for the Premier League club.
1 hour agoAston Villa can register forward Brian Madjo for competitions after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld their appeal against Fifa's under-18 transfer rules.
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