Youri Tielemans
29-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tielemans was an undisputed starter and leader for Aston Villa throughout the 2024/25 season, contributing consistently in midfield with three goals, seven assists and smart distribution. He offers control in possession and composure under pressure, and his ability to dictate tempo and connect phases of play made him one of the most reliable midfielders in the league. With two full seasons under Unai Emery, Tielemans enters 2025/26 well positioned to build on his production and remain a central figure. The main question for upside is whether he'll play more in an attacking role or sit deeper next to a defensive midfielder, something that often changes during a match.
Key midfield role at World Cup
Tielemans shapes up as one of the most well-rounded midfield options heading into the 2026 World Cup, having been named in Belgium's squad as a key component of coach Rudi Garcia's three-man midfield.
ANALYSIS
Tielemans arrives at the tournament in excellent form and full confidence after a standout season with Aston Villa, contributing two goals and seven assists alongside 50 key passes as the club lifted the Europa League title and secured Champions League qualification for next season. His passing range, delivery from wide areas and ability to arrive late into the box make him a versatile and dangerous presence in the midfield, capable of both dictating play and contributing directly to goals. At international level, he forms a natural and complementary trio alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Amadou Onana, offering the perfect blend of creativity, defensive solidity and box-to-box energy, as he operates as the link between both through intelligent movement, technical quality and a sharp eye for the killer pass. Belgium's midfield has rarely looked as balanced and experienced heading into a major tournament, and his role as the connector in that unit makes him one of the more underrated picks for the summer.
Tielemans arrives at the tournament in excellent form and full confidence after a standout season with Aston Villa, contributing two goals and seven assists alongside 50 key passes as the club lifted the Europa League title and secured Champions League qualification for next season. His passing range, delivery from wide areas and ability to arrive late into the box make him a versatile and dangerous presence in the midfield, capable of both dictating play and contributing directly to goals. At international level, he forms a natural and complementary trio alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Amadou Onana, offering the perfect blend of creativity, defensive solidity and box-to-box energy, as he operates as the link between both through intelligent movement, technical quality and a sharp eye for the killer pass. Belgium's midfield has rarely looked as balanced and experienced heading into a major tournament, and his role as the connector in that unit makes him one of the more underrated picks for the summer.
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Notches two chances created
Tielemans registered one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 win against Manchester City.
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Opens up scoring
Tielemans scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg.
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Five crosses Sunday
Tielemans generated five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Scores, two assists
Tielemans recorded two assists on four chances created in Thursday's 3-1 win over Bologna.
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Returns to bench
Tielemans (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against West Ham.
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Could leave Aston Villa
Tielemans has been linked with an Aston Villa exit in the summer, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
There are several teams linked with a move for Tielemans, and even though the Belgian is not expected to depart the club, Villa might be forced to accept an offer due to their financial concerns. If that's the case, look for Tielemans to join a team that could win the Champions League, as he's good enough to play for a top-tier club in Europe.
There are several teams linked with a move for Tielemans, and even though the Belgian is not expected to depart the club, Villa might be forced to accept an offer due to their financial concerns. If that's the case, look for Tielemans to join a team that could win the Champions League, as he's good enough to play for a top-tier club in Europe.