Youri Tielemans, a bona fide Belgian midfield maestro, stands 1.76m (5ft 9in) tall and weighs in at 72kg (11st 4lb). Born on the 7th of May, 1997, he currently plies his trade with Aston Villa, where he sports the number 8 jersey. Capable of running a game from the middle of the park, Tielemans has garnered considerable experience playing for both his club and the Belgium national team.
Tielemans' current market value hovers around €30.00m - which equates to roughly £25.5m, corroborated by online football database Transfermarkt. His contract at Villa Park runs till the 30th of June, 2027, providing him with plenty of time to leave a lasting impact.
The Belgian prodigy's career took flight with Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League back in July 2002. He made his debut in the 2013 - 2014 season, notching up 19 appearances. His performance graph showed an upward trend with each subsequent season, peaking in 2016 - 2017 when he scored an impressive 12 goals from 27 league appearances.
In July 2017, Tielemans traded Anderlecht for Monaco in the Ligue 1, facilitated by a substantial transfer fee of around £22m. Over two seasons with the Monegasque outfit, he put in a total of 47 appearances, including a commendable five-goal haul from the 2018 - 2019 season.
A loan spell at Leicester City began in January 2019, wherein the Belgian midfielder showcased his prowess in the English Premier League. Following strong performances and a consistent goal scoring touch, Leicester City made the loan deal permanent in July 2019, at a fee of around £40m.
Four years later, in July 2023, he swapped foxes for lions, making a move to Aston Villa. In the current 2024 - 2025 season, he continues to turn in consistent performances, recording 24 appearances and scoring once so far.
The Leicester City and Aston Villa stalwart boasts a rich resume of international experience for Belgium as well as for his club teams in FA Cup, Euro, Euro Qualifiers, and the Champions League. From 2022 - 2025, he appeared and scored in various tournaments, adding to his growing reputation as a reliable midfielder.
