Youri Tielemans, born on 7 May 1997 (age 29), is a Belgian central midfielder with Aston Villa, where he wears the number 8 shirt. His current market value is around £32.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
He was making a clear impact at Anderlecht by 2016-2017, his most productive league season, when he scored 12 goals in 27 appearances. That early return showed the more direct side of his midfield game, without reducing him to a goalscoring midfielder. He has generally been more useful than that neat label allows.
At Aston Villa in 2025-2026, Tielemans remains a regular first-team presence. He has made 25 Premier League appearances without a league goal, but has scored twice in nine Europa League matches. Across all competitions for Villa this season, he has made 35 appearances and scored two goals.
He has also stayed involved with Belgium, making one World Cup appearance and six European World Cup qualifying appearances this season, scoring three times in those qualifiers. That points to a player still trusted at club and international level, rather than one drifting around on reputation.
Tielemans’ career has run from a productive early spell at Anderlecht to an established role in Aston Villa’s midfield, with Belgium still part of the picture. In 2025-2026, he remains a regular contributor rather than a fringe name.
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