Hassan Kachloul - Midfielder Date of Birth: February 19, 1973 Birthplace: Agadir, Morocco Nationality: Morrocan Height: 1.85m / 6'1 Previous Clubs: Southampton, St. Etienne (France), Metz (France), Dunkerque, Nimes (Morrocco) Joined Villa: June 26, 2001 Acquisition Price: Free transfer Left Villa (for): May 21, 2004 Selling Price: Released from contract

Hassan Kachloul arrived in the summer of 2001 after he refused to renew his contract with Southampton. The Moroccan midfielder had already won place in the Southampton faithful's hearts. However, Hassan wanted to play for a more influentual club, and had no hesitation in signing up for the Villa when approached by them.

Kachloul was the kind of player who didn't need time to settle at Aston Villa. Therefore, the 2000/2001 season proved that he was a very influential player right from the start, and he soon gained a regular place in the starting eleven.

That didn't last log, though, and the following