Youri Tielemans
28-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tielemans was an undisputed starter and leader for Aston Villa throughout the 2024/25 season, contributing consistently in midfield with three goals, seven assists and smart distribution. He offers control in possession and composure under pressure, and his ability to dictate tempo and connect phases of play made him one of the most reliable midfielders in the league. With two full seasons under Unai Emery, Tielemans enters 2025/26 well positioned to build on his production and remain a central figure. The main question for upside is whether he'll play more in an attacking role or sit deeper next to a defensive midfielder, something that often changes during a match.
Assist from bench appearance
Tielemans assisted once to go with one shot (none on goal), one cross (not accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win against AFC Bournemouth.
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Tielemans, returning to the Premier League Sunday after a calf injury layoff, came on in the second half after 71 minutes and took part in the build-up to Villa's fourth goal. His low driven shot was deflected by Donyell Malen into the net, effectively recording his first goal participation of the season. From five appearances (four starts) he is yet to find the net; his injury meant this was his first EPL appearance in two months, but it looks like he is getting his fitness back and will likely retain his position as a starter as the season progresses.
Tielemans, returning to the Premier League Sunday after a calf injury layoff, came on in the second half after 71 minutes and took part in the build-up to Villa's fourth goal. His low driven shot was deflected by Donyell Malen into the net, effectively recording his first goal participation of the season. From five appearances (four starts) he is yet to find the net; his injury meant this was his first EPL appearance in two months, but it looks like he is getting his fitness back and will likely retain his position as a starter as the season progresses.
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In contention to start
Tielemans could be in the starting XI against Bournemouth on Sunday, manager Unai Emery told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Tomorrow we will train. Today morning we trained, tomorrow we will train, and on Sunday, if everything is going well, he will be available to be with the team and maybe he can start in the starting 11. It depends."
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Returns in Europa League
Tielemans played 15 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 2-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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Training Wednesday
Tielemans (calf) was pictured in training during Wednesday's session.
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Hopeful to train next week
Tielemans (calf) is still out but could return to training next week, according to manager Unai Emery. "Still the same players out. Youri Tielemans, he is progressing well. He is going to start training hopefully next week with the group."
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Set to miss five more weeks
Tielemans is set to miss up to a further five weeks due to a setback of his calf injury, according to Jacob Tanswell from The Athletic.
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Does not want to leave Villa
Tielemans does not want to leave Aston Villa, according to The Times.
ANALYSIS
Tielemans would like more playing time at Aston Villa, but he has called any speculation that he wants to leave the club in January "nonsense." The Belgium international has struggled to earn a consistent role at the Midlands club despite signing for them in the summer.
Tielemans would like more playing time at Aston Villa, but he has called any speculation that he wants to leave the club in January "nonsense." The Belgium international has struggled to earn a consistent role at the Midlands club despite signing for them in the summer.