Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans

BEL
 • #8 Center Midfielder
Position (Secondary)

CM (AM)

Role

Box-to-Box

Birthdate (Age)

May 7, 1997 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

159 lb

National Team
Belgium

Ranking

41stout of 510
Overall Grade76.347th/510
Impact score5.3181st/510
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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
13th/251 MID
80.4
Passing
37th/251 MID
79.1
Fifty Fifty Duel
130th/218 MID
63
Shooting
84th/181 MID
62.7
Tackling
23rd/231 MID
81.7
Ball Carrying
169th/200 MID
55.2

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

5
Appearances
541
Minutes
2
Goals
0
Assists
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Matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jul 14, 2026

Makes United move

Tielemans completed a transfer to Manchester United from Aston Villa, the club announced Tuesday.

Analysis: Tielemans had a release clause for clubs in the Premier League and it was activated, leading to a quick transfer. The midfielder is now on the way to Old Trafford, where he should be an immediate difference-maker in the center of the park. Tielemans was excellent for Aston Villa, playing a huge role whenever fit since making his switch to Villa. Injury issues have hampered him at times, and he makes the move to United with a nagging hamstring issue currently limiting him in pre-season.

Jul 13, 2026

Reveals injury setback

Tielemans confirmed he was unable to play through his injury after being withdrawn from Belgium's lineup ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal against Spain, per RTBF. "Unfortunately, when the body says stop, you can't force anything"

Analysis: Tielemans was initially named in Belgium's starting XI before being removed prior to kickoff due to an injury sustained during the pre-match warmup. While the exact nature of the issue remains undisclosed, the midfielder suggested his body had reached its limit after an intense tournament schedule. His absence was a significant blow for Belgium, given his importance as a box-to-box midfielder and creative presence alongside Kevin De Bruyne. His status will continue to be monitored as further details on the injury emerge.

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