Youri Tielemans, born on 7 May 1997 and currently 27 years old, hails from Belgium and serves his football expertise in the capacity of a midfield maestro, primarily at the heart of the field, as a central midfielder for Aston Villa. At 1.76m (5ft 9in) height and an athletic weight of 72kg (11st 4lb), this imposing figure graces the pitch sporting the distinguished number 8 jersey. Aside from his club duties, Tielemans has brought glory to his homeland by representing the Belgium national team.
The prowess of this skilled Belgian midfielder has been recognised globally, with his current market value situated around £25.5m, as Transfermarkt attributes. His commitment to Aston Villa is penned down in a contract with a substantial duration of 2 years and 6 months remaining, and he's expected to be bound to the club until 30 June 2027.
Tielemans began his notable football journey during the 2013 - 2014 season at Anderlecht in Belgium, when he made his debut in 19 appearances for the first team. This early career saw consistent progression culminating in an impressive 12 goals in 27 appearances during the 2016 - 2017 season. His next destination was Monaco in France, where he maintained his first team presence with 20 appearances and five goals in the 2018 - 2019 season.
His skills caught the attention of Leicester City, a leading team in England, where he made his mark with 37 appearances and three goals netted in the 2019 - 2020 season. His journey with Leicester City continued till the 2022 - 2023 season, with an apex of 38 appearances and six goals scored in the 2020 - 2021 season. It was in the 2023 - 2024 season that he found his new home in Aston Villa, currently contributing consistently with 20 first team appearances in the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season.
While his club career has been a testament to his growing stature, Tielemans' national duties have been equally illuminating. His representation of Belgium in various football competitions such as the Euro 2024, where he scored one goal in two starts and one substitute appearance, the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, the Nations League 2024 - 2025, and club tournaments like the Conference League 2023 - 2024 and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Aston Villa, marked crucial moments in his thriving football career.
