Known for his pace, finishing, and creative dribble ability and huge potential, Tel has drawn comparisons to his French compatriots Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema.

[7] His debut at 16 years and 110 days made him the youngest player to appear in an official match for Rennes, a record which was previously held by Eduardo Camavinga.

[10] On 31 August 2022, he scored his first goal in a 5–0 win over Viktoria Köln in the DFB-Pokal, to become the youngest goalscorer for the club in a competitive match, aged 17 years and 126 days.

[17] On 3 February 2025, he was loaned to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur for the remainder of the 2024–25 season,[18] with an option of a permanent transfer for a reported fee of £50m in summer.

Equipped with exceptional technical abilities, game intensity, and agility, Tel has the capability to excel in almost any position on the field.

Notably, during his early matches for both Rennes and the national youth teams, he has demonstrated proficiency as a winger, centre-forward, and attacking midfielder in the style of Anthony Martial.