Belgium · MID
Youri Tielemans
70
Caps
8
Goals
Aston Villa
Club
28
Age
82
FIFA Rating
About Youri Tielemans
Youri Tielemans is a composed and intelligent central midfielder for Belgium and Aston Villa, providing balance and quality at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Born in 1997, Tielemans is renowned for his excellent passing, ability to control the tempo of a match and a powerful long-range shot, famously scoring the winning goal in an FA Cup final. A graduate of Anderlecht's academy who debuted as a teenager, he has accumulated significant experience for both club and country. His positional discipline, ball retention and creativity make him a reliable presence in midfield, capable of both defensive duties and contributing to attacks. As part of Belgium's evolving squad, Tielemans offers stability and technical excellence. At 28 during the tournament, he is in his prime and an important figure as Belgium pursue international honours in North America.
Career highlights
Youri Tielemans is a key player for Aston Villa and one of the standout stars of the Belgium national team. With 70 international caps and 8 goals, and a FIFA rating of 82, he ranks among the elite footballers heading into World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026 role
At FIFA World Cup 2026, Youri Tielemans is expected to be a pivotal figure in the Belgium squad. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams and 104 matches, and Belgium will rely on the experience and quality of Youri Tielemans in his midfield role.
Key stats
Age: 28 · Position: MID · Club: Aston Villa · International caps: 70 · International goals: 8 · FIFA rating: 82.