Everything you need to know about Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, from his club career to his social media presence.
Over the years, Villa have made plenty of successful signings. Ollie Watkins and John McGinn have been two standouts after their success at the Birmingham outfit.
Now, one man who is on his way to joining this club is Tielelmans. The midfielder made a fantastic impact in his first year at Villa Park as Unai Emery’s side achieved Champions League football.
The Belgian is now set to travel to Germany to take part in Euro 2024 representing his country yet again.
In this article, you can find everything you need to know about Tielemans, from his personal life to his career statistics.
What is Youri Tielemans’ age and height?
Tielemans was born on May 7, 1997. At the time of writing this makes him 27 years old. He also stands at 1.76 metres which is five foot nine inches.
Where was he born?
Tielemans was born in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw in Belgium. It is located just outside the Brussels-Capital region in the centre of the country.
When did Youri Tielemans join Villa?
After spending four-and-a-half years at Leicester City, Tielemans moved to Villa upon the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League.
The midfielder joined the Villains on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract at Leicester on July 1, 2023.
Who did he play for previously?
At the start of his career, Tielemans progressed through the academy at Anderlecht. The midfielder spent 15 years at the club and he broke into the first team during the 2013/14 campaign.
After finding success in Belgium where he won four major trophies, he moved to Ligue 1 side Monaco in May 2017. Here, he impressed again which prompted Leicester to sign the midfielder initially on loan before permanently signing him in July 2019.
At the Foxes, Tielemans helped them win both the FA Cup and the Community Shield and appeared in the Europa League and Conference League.
How much is Youri Tielemans earning?
According to Salary Sport, Tielemans is on big money at Villa Park. Signing a contract until June 2027, the midfielder is earning £150k per week which works out to be £7.8 million per year.
Does Youri Tielemans play for Belgium?
Yes, Tielemans is a regular for the Belgium first team. Since making his debut in 2016 against the Netherlands, the midfielder has accumulated a total of 67 caps, scoring seven times.
During this period, he played for his country in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup as well as the 2020 Euros.
In 2018, he helped Belgium finish third in Russia, beating England in the third-place playoff.
Does Youri Tielemans have social media?
Yes, Tielemans has multiple different social media accounts. He can be found active on both Facebook and Instagram. His Facebook account is Youri Tielemans, while his Instagram is @youritielemans.
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