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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent but not explosive burst off the mark for a modern central midfielder. (conf 0.6)
Solid straight-line pace without being a standout athlete. (conf 0.55)
Comfortable turning under pressure to escape tight midfield areas. (conf 0.6)
Covers ground reliably across box-to-box midfield duties in the Premier League. (conf 0.6)
Control
Clean, quick control that lets him play first-time under pressure. (conf 0.75)
Uses close control to shift the ball away from challenges in tight spaces. (conf 0.65)
Uses body positioning adequately though not a physically dominant presence. (conf 0.55)
Renowned for a powerful, accurate long-range shot from open play. (conf 0.85)
Distribution
Tidy, tempo-setting passer who rarely gives the ball away cheaply. (conf 0.75)
Capable of switching play with good weight and accuracy. (conf 0.65)
Not a primary creator from wide areas given his central role. (conf 0.5)
Spots forward passing lanes and progresses play through midfield thirds. (conf 0.7)
Chance threat
Proven goalscoring midfielder, especially from distance and edge-of-box strikes. (conf 0.7)
Willing to shoot from range when the opportunity presents itself. (conf 0.65)
Finds pockets of space to receive but not a habitual late box arriver. (conf 0.55)
Dangerous free-kick and penalty taker with a clean, powerful technique. (conf 0.75)
Duels
Modest aerial threat, unremarkable in either box for a central midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Competent tackler though not known as a ball-winning specialist. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Contributes to team pressing structures without being a relentless presser. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes to intercept but lacks elite defensive ball-winning output. (conf 0.5)
Disciplined positional sense that helps shield the back line. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Rarely rattled on the ball, comfortable in high-pressure Premier League moments. (conf 0.75)
Generally picks the efficient pass or shot rather than forcing risky plays. (conf 0.65)
Puts in a fair defensive shift though not the most tireless runner. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness but also missed spells with injury over his career. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Late-20s player likely near his peak with limited further upside. (conf 0.55)
Well-known Belgium international with a Premier League and Leicester title pedigree. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Youri Tielemans is a composed, technically polished central midfielder now at Aston Villa, prized above all for his powerful, accurate strike of the ball from distance. He dictates tempo with tidy short passing and occasional line-breaking through balls, while offering real goal threat via long-range efforts and set pieces. Not the most physically dominant or defensively combative midfielder, he compensates with intelligence, composure, and reliability in possession. A regular for the Belgium national team, he brings experience of competing at the top end of the Premier League and in European competition.
Scored the winning goal for Leicester City in the 2021 FA Cup Final against Chelsea, a memorable long-range strike.
Long-serving Belgium international known for his composure in midfield and set-piece delivery.