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| Youri Tielemans | |
|---|---|
| Name | Youri Tielemans |
| Fullname | Youri Marion A. Tielemans |
| Birth date | 1997-05-07 |
| Birth place | Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs | Anderlecht |
| Seniorclubs | Anderlecht; AS Monaco; Leicester City; Aston Villa |
| Nationalteam | Belgium |
Youri Tielemans
Youri Marion A. Tielemans is a Belgian professional association football midfielder noted for his technical range, passing, and long‑range shooting, who has played for R.S.C. Anderlecht, AS Monaco FC, Leicester City F.C., and Aston Villa F.C. and represented the Belgium national football team at major tournaments including the UEFA Euro 2020 and the FIFA World Cup.
Born in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw in the Flemish Region of Belgium, Tielemans developed through the youth academy of R.S.C. Anderlecht alongside contemporaries from academies such as Club Brugge KV and Standard Liège. In youth competitions he faced opponents from K.R.C. Genk, K.V. Mechelen, and Royal Antwerp F.C., and progressed through Anderlecht's structure which has produced players like Vincent Kompany, Romelu Lukaku, and Youri Tielemans (note disallowed linking) — early exposure to Belgian U‑teams including Belgium national under-17 football team and Belgium national under-21 football team set the stage for senior breakthrough.
Tielemans made his senior debut for R.S.C. Anderlecht as a teenager, appearing in the Belgian Pro League and competing against clubs such as K.A.A. Gent, K.V. Kortrijk, and Zulte Waregem. His performances attracted attention from Serie A scouts, La Liga recruiters, and Ligue 1 clubs, culminating in a transfer to AS Monaco FC where he played under coaches influenced by Ligue 1 tactics and faced opposition including Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and Olympique Lyonnais. After Monaco, Tielemans joined Leicester City F.C. initially on loan before a permanent move, contributing in the Premier League and in cup competitions such as the FA Cup where he scored a notable long‑range goal in the final against Chelsea F.C. and played under managers with links to English football traditions like Brendan Rodgers and Claude Puel. Later moves included signing for Aston Villa F.C. where he linked up with teammates from international squads and Premier League rivals such as Manchester City F.C., Manchester United F.C., and Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
Tielemans progressed through Belgium's youth sides including the Belgium national under-17 football team, Belgium national under-19 football team, and Belgium national under-21 football team before debuting for the senior Belgium national football team in matches against opponents such as Gibraltar national football team and Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team. He was selected in squads for tournaments including UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, participating alongside internationals like Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois, Dries Mertens, and Romelu Lukaku, and contributing in qualifiers, friendlies, and UEFA Nations League fixtures against teams such as Netherlands national football team, France national football team, and Portugal national football team.
Tielemans is characterised as a central midfielder with skills in short passing, long passing, ball retention, and long‑range shooting, drawing comparisons to midfielders developed in academies like AFC Ajax and FC Barcelona while operating in systems used by clubs such as AS Monaco FC and Leicester City F.C.. Analysts referencing performance data from sources connected to Opta Sports, UEFA match reports, and Premier League statistics have highlighted his expected goals and assists numbers versus contemporaries like Fabinho, Paul Pogba, and Toni Kroos. Coaches and pundits from outlets associated with BBC Sport, Sky Sports, and L'Équipe have praised his tactical intelligence, vision, and adaptability in roles from deep‑lying playmaker to advanced box‑to‑box midfielder.
Club appearances and goals are recorded across competitions including the Belgian Pro League, Ligue 1, Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League/UEFA Champions League seasons in which he featured. International caps and goals are logged for the Belgium national football team in qualifiers, friendlies, and tournament finals. Season‑by‑season breakdowns reflect contributions in matches versus clubs such as Chelsea F.C., Arsenal F.C., Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus F.C..
Tielemans has won domestic and cup honours including the FA Cup with Leicester City F.C. and individual recognitions from organizations such as Belgian Golden Shoe voting panels and domestic player awards; he has also received nominations and selections for seasonal teams linked to UEFA and the Premier League.
Category:Belgian footballers Category:1997 births Category:Living people