Manchester United officially sign Youri Tielemans; passing data ranks in top 10% for three consecutive seasons

Published Jul 14, 06:30 PM UTC

On July 15, Manchester United officially announced the signing of midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. According to data from Statman Dave, Tielemans' passes into the attacking third per 90 minutes have consistently ranked among the Premier League's elite over his three seasons at Aston Villa. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 5.53 such passes (top 7%), followed by 6.75 in 2024-25 (top 3%), and 5.08 in 2025-26 (top 10%). The statistics highlight Tielemans' exceptional ability to progress the ball into dangerous areas, a key attribute that likely influenced Manchester United's decision to acquire him. The report originates from Hupu, a Chinese sports community, citing data from the analytics account Statman Dave on X.