Jhon Durán is experiencing a stellar moment in his young career with Aston Villa. Although not a regular starter, the Colombian forward has proven to be a crucial asset coming off the bench, making an immediate impact. With just 103 minutes played in the early stages of the Premier League 2024-2025 season, Durán has already netted three goals, including a spectacular strike from outside the area against Everton. His performance has made him one of the standout revelations of the season.

Manager Unai Emery has praised Durán's potential and his ability to make a difference in key moments, while Monchi, the club's sporting director, believes Aston Villa is banking on Durán becoming one of the best forwards in the world. Durán's knack for scoring as a substitute—seven of his eight Premier League goals have come in this role—has created an intriguing dilemma for Emery, who must balance the roles of the talented Durán and the established Ollie Watkins.

Despite competing with prominent names in the Premier League, Durán has outperformed several regular starters in terms of goal-scoring efficiency, trailing only Erling Haaland in the top scorers' list. His impact goes beyond the goals; his confidence and eagerness to prove himself with every minute he gets on the pitch are noteworthy.

The season looks set to be a turning point for Durán, and his prominence could continue to rise if he keeps demonstrating his game-changing ability from the bench.