Matty Cash Tips Teammate Wiktor Nowak for Premier League Move

Glowing Praise on "Łączy Nas Piłka"

Poland’s autumn international camp has produced a breakout star in Wiktor Nowak, and Aston Villa defender Matty Cash is among his biggest admirers. Speaking in the latest vlog on the official Polish Football Association YouTube channel, Łączy Nas Piłka, Cash made a bold prediction regarding the youngster's future.

When asked about comparisons between the 22-year-old Slavia Prague midfielder and West Ham United’s Czech international Tomáš Souček, Cash did not hold back. The Villa full-back stated that Nowak is "much better than the Czech" and predicted that he will "soon play in the Premier League."

While some Polish sports outlets, such as Weszło, ran headlines hinting at comparisons to legendary figures like Steven Gerrard, the verified quotes from Cash in the video focus on the direct comparison with Souček, highlighting just how highly rated the youngster is by his Premier League peer.

Who is Poland's New Sensation, Wiktor Nowak?

Wiktor Nowak is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Czech club Slavia Prague. He has established himself as the absolute revelation of the Poland national team during their autumn fixtures, securing a vital spot in the starting lineup after just three international appearances.

The hype surrounding Nowak is shared by other members of the squad. Following Poland's dominant 6–0 victory over Romania, Stade Rennais midfielder Sebastian Szymański paraded through the post-match mixed zone holding Nowak’s match-worn shirt, openly declaring himself a massive fan of the Slavia Prague talent.

Recent Updates on Matty Cash

It has been a busy period both on and off the pitch for Matty Cash. The defender recently celebrated his first major piece of silverware with Aston Villa, as the club defeated SC Freiburg 3–0 to lift the UEFA Europa League trophy.

Cash also showed great resilience in overcoming a recent fitness setback. After suffering a calf injury during a Wednesday fixture against Chelsea—which forced him off at half-time to be replaced by Lamare Bogarde—the right-back missed two games before returning directly to the starting lineup. He played 87 minutes in Villa's recent 1–1 draw against Leeds United, proving his recovery. Check out his full club and international statistics on our Matty Cash stats page.

In addition to his footballing duties, Cash has been active in the media. He recently starred alongside world-class referee Szymon Marciniak in a Netflix Poland promotional campaign for the upcoming movie Peaky Blinders: The Immortal.