5 forgotten Aston Villa academy graduates who became cult heroes elsewhere

Some proper Premier League stalwarts have developed their skills in Aston Villa’s academy, from Gareth Barry and Gary Cahill back in the day to the likes of Jack Grealish and Jacob Ramsey in more recent years.
But what about those that dropped off the mainstream radar after leaving Aston Villa? There are plenty of examples of footballers who have enjoyed more than decent careers away from the Premier League spotlight.
We’ve identified five Villa youth products who went on to become cult heroes at other clubs.