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.
Not impactful in win
Tielemans had one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 5-1 win over New Zealand.
ANALYSIS
Tielemans partnered Hans Vanaken in Belgium's double pivot and helped dictate the tempo as the Red Devils controlled long stretches of Friday's 5-1 win over New Zealand. He was on the field for nearly the entire match and played his part in a dominant Belgian display that generated 35 shots, their third-highest total in a World Cup match on record, though he had a relatively quiet outing individually with just one shot contribution, which wasn't on target. Tielemans and Belgium finished atop Group G with the convincing victory and now head into the Round of 32 with plenty of momentum.
Tielemans partnered Hans Vanaken in Belgium's double pivot and helped dictate the tempo as the Red Devils controlled long stretches of Friday's 5-1 win over New Zealand. He was on the field for nearly the entire match and played his part in a dominant Belgian display that generated 35 shots, their third-highest total in a World Cup match on record, though he had a relatively quiet outing individually with just one shot contribution, which wasn't on target. Tielemans and Belgium finished atop Group G with the convincing victory and now head into the Round of 32 with plenty of momentum.
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Creative force in midfield
Tielemans recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Iran.
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Active role in midfield
Tielemans had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Egypt.
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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.
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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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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.