Which current player is most similar to Youri Tielemans?

The current analogue for Youri Tielemans is İlkay Gündoğan.

Which historical player is similar to Youri Tielemans?

The historical analogue for Youri Tielemans is Michael Carrick, using the phase Michael Carrick — Manchester United 2006-2012.

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Players similar to Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans plays most like İlkay Gündoğan. Their historical analogue is Michael Carrick — Manchester United 2006-2012.

Current

Current Analogue

İlkay Gündoğan

Galatasaray

A midfielder who contributes in both directions

Tielemans and Gündoğan connect progressive passing with support for the attack. The next forward pass and the midfielder’s following movement help link circulation with the final-third action.

Shared qualities

Forward midfield passing
Support for the attack

Important differences between İlkay Gündoğan and Youri Tielemans have not been established yet.

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Historical

Historical Analogue

Carrick’s Manchester United 2006–12 phase connects with Tielemans through considered distribution. Carrick’s 2011 explanation of choosing a useful forward pass puts progression ahead of simply hitting the longest ball.

Shared qualities

Considered distribution
Selecting a useful forward pass

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Which current player is most similar to Youri Tielemans?: The current analogue for Youri Tielemans is İlkay Gündoğan.
Which historical player is similar to Youri Tielemans?: The historical analogue for Youri Tielemans is Michael Carrick, using the phase Michael Carrick — Manchester United 2006-2012.

Current

İlkay Gündoğan

A midfielder who contributes in both directions

Shared qualities

Other current similar players

Historical

Michael Carrick

Choosing the pass that advances the move

Shared qualities

Other historical similar players

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