Check out the first team players and squad for Tottenham Hotspur, find out who is playing in what position and more facts about the players. The England international has had plenty of suitor, despite a poor 2018/19 campaign on a pe… Benoît Pierre David Assou-Ekotto is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a left back. Lee regained his place later in 2006-07 when the younger defender got injured, going on to again prove his worth to Spurs later that season. He joined Cruzeiro later in 2009. Adequate at most skills and duties across the pitch, Sissoko can pinch hit in any number of positions on the field. On paper Christian Ziege was as good a player as Hoddle was likely to find to play left-back/wing-back. He was a regular at left-back to begin 2000-01 but did not play again after November. A position that has been a strength for most of the year for Tottenham Hotspur, left back, is suddenly a problem only a day ahead of Liverpool. Though not woeful by any means, Vertonghen was a reluctant performer, at least compared to the player who performed well there for Belgium in the 2014 World Cup. But by then Spurs were beginning to head in a more youthful direction, away from the experienced names that had made up the bulk of the first team. While most fans saw Ben Davies exit Spurs game against Wycombe early with something that did not feel right, recent reports of an injury to Sergio Reguilón could be a devastating blow ahead of a class with Liverpool. Despite it not being their best or preferred position, the amount of times Kyle Naughton and Jan Vertonghen played there does see them qualify. Both were gone by August 2005 as Martin Jol decided neither was right for his team. It is unfortunate how things have gone with Danny but such is football and his situation means he is not an option either. Benoit Assou-Ekotto came back from a major injury to cement his place in the Spurs first team. It was a largely dour time for the north London club as they struggled to break beyond mid-table mediocrity. Benoit Assou-Ekotto was injured, and Bale came in at left-back. The left-back has provided two assists in four matches for Tottenham this term on all fronts. Whether Tanganga was given some extra rest with Thursday in mind or it was a tactical change we do not know. Still, he managed 82 appearances in that period. Fredi Kanoute and Michael Carrick congratulate Erik Edman after he scored a spectacular long-range goal versus Liverpool. Japhet Tanganga opens up on his left-back role and adapting to life in the Tottenham first team. First on new boss Mauricio Pochettino's list of targets: Swansea City's Ben Davies. His comfort and skill on the ball made him a good option there. It is hard to separate Thimothee Atouba and Erik Edman. When Tottenham signed him in 2000, he was fresh from a reputation-enhancing spell at Wimbledon. Tanganga played 45 minutes against Wycombe before coming off from right back for Pierre Højbjerg to come on and Moussa Sissoko moved to back. He impressed enough covering the absent Benoit Assou-Ekotto that a position swap was soon on the cards for the then-midfielder. Kyle Naughton's unwillingness to use his left foot has not helped when he has covered at left-back. With quite awful timing, knee problems sidelined Assou-Ekotto midway through his debut English campaign. The left-back spent the latter half of last season on loan at Newcastle United. Quick on his feet and in his mind, he read the game well and had the ability to make the most of his interpretations. Then again, if someone steps up and does the job, maybe the team just got that much deeper. Alani Adefunmiloye. Sessegnon has missed the last four games straight in league for Hoffenheim which is too bad, as he was really starting to kick on. Assou-Ekotto began his career at Lens and in 2006 was signed by Tottenham Hotspur. Edinburgh could play at right-back too, but his best work was on the left. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and current market value. When looking across the senior roster there is not another natural left back in the squad. Lacking the pace and creativity the team was used to in the wing positions from the likes of Gareth Bale, Niko Kranjcar and Aaron Lennon, Rose's speed was sufficient enough for full-back. (Photo by Matthew Childs - Pool/Getty Images). He competed with Justin Edinburgh, Ben Thatcher and Christian Ziege for the left spot at various points, and his understanding of the full-back position meant he could switch flanks if needed. The campaign is only really remembered for his excellent free kick in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Taking his place at No. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, … D. Rose. Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon wants Sevilla move this summer. What we do know is that the other three players who appeared at left back for Tottenham this past season all have long-term deals with the club. There are others not included on this list who have covered at left-back for Tottenham from time to time. Jol decided he needed to increase the competition for places at left-back and signed Benoit Assou-Ekotto. There is Danny Rose, however, without a squad number and having not trained with the senior team in nearly a year, Rose is really not an option. The defender joined from Southend United initially on loan in 1990. The left-back and former England international was granted a loan move to Newcastle during the second half of the 2019/20 Premier League season but despite proving he can still cut it … Glenn Hoddle never rated the aggressive, eager but technically lacking Thatcher in the same way. By the end of the season Bale was playing in left-midfield, on his way to becoming one of football's biggest names and further away from his time at left-back. Harry Redknapp was not won over either upon his hiring later in 2008. Jose Mourinho is no longer Tottenham Hotspur head coach following his dismissal on Monday morning. Later in the campaign he got the nod over the Cameroonian on occasion. A player with World Cup experience, the Brazilian joined in January 2008 following a good four-year spell with Hertha Berlin. The Tottenham midfielder was hooked at half-time in the season opener against Everton and been left out the squad in each of Spurs' last two matches Jose … Though not one of the team’s bigger-name players, he was an integral component as they regularly battled for a place in the Champions League. In a really good position to kick on at the turn of the year with the team riding high in the league table, 2021 has turned out to be a complete nightmare for Spurs.. Playing only 5 matches in the Premier League 2, it is debatable if Cirkin is in the right match fitness to play at the Premier League level right now. He scored in a draw against Fulham, netted a terrific free kick versus Arsenal and also contributed to Spurs' run to the League Cup success with a goal in a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. Transfers: Overview of all signed and sold players of club Spurs for the current season. Gilberto's stay at Spurs was not a successful one. Bar Sol Campbell, he was arguably Spurs' most consistent defender, especially in 1995-96. Lee made the occasional mistake but was largely as reliable a left-back as Spurs have had in recent times. Back at Spurs last season, Andre Villas-Boas gave Rose the nod as his first-choice left-back when he loaned Assou-Ekotto to Queens Park Rangers. Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the quieter Premier League teams in the transfer market this summer. Justin Edinburgh was first-choice left-back at Spurs for the best part of a decade. Assou-Ekotto is still under contract in north London, but his days look to be numbered. Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier looks set to be on the move after six months of speculation. He gave away possession to Jefferson Farfan, who put the Dutch side 1-0 up heading into the return leg in Eindhoven. Naughton was again used at left-back early on in 2013-14 after Danny Rose was injured. This is perhaps a contentious placing on this list, given Gareth Bale's best Tottenham moments came further up the pitch. Rose began his time at Tottenham as a left-midfielder before necessity instigated a move further back. Cirkin was on the bench for the visits to Antwerp and Ludogorets in Europa League, but has not gotten a ton of minutes overall this season. He was good support for someone like David Ginola ahead of him; the Frenchman benefited from Taricco being on hand to cover any slip-ups. Taricco's lung-busting runs forward were a fine resource in their own right, giving Spurs a nice balance with Stephen Carr offering similar support and penetration on the right. Rob Guest Football Writer. He took time establishing himself as a top-flight performer but became a good all-round full-back. A nasty head injury stunted Edman's progress at Spurs, but even by that point early in 2005 it was evident he was average at best. Already struggling to settle in the Premier League, Tramezzani was now without the backing of the manager who bought him from Piacenza. As he regained his confidence following his long layoff, he all but cemented the left-back spot as his own. Squad Tottenham Hotspur This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. Our guess here at HotspurHQ is that Tottenham uses Japhet Tanganga at left back as Joe Rodon is already going to be starting at right center half and Spurs are going to stick with four in the back. Ben Davies is signed until 2024 after extending a year ago in July. Sergio Reguilon. Redknapp’s departure was followed by another spell on the sidelines for the defender. On Rose's day his energy was a useful tool at both ends of the pitch, servicing a tenacity that made him a full-back that teams struggled to deal with. An experienced German international, he had built his reputation at Bayern Munich before spells at AC Milan, Middlesbrough and Liverpool followed. Known as a left-back upon his signing from Southampton in 2007, the blistering pace and eye for goal soon had Martin Jol utilising him in more forward areas too. Over the following four seasons the Cameroon international would become one of Spurs' most consistent performers. Rose, who earns £60,000-a-week , has slipped down the pecking order at Spurs in recent months and struggled to make an imapct under Jose Mourinho. Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon is said to be in a 'race against time' to be fit for Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Newcastle. The Spain international spent last season on loan at the La Liga giants, helping them win the Europa … At just £1.36 million he was a bargain. The following season he was loaned to Sunderland in search of first-team football and was one of the standout performers in their battle to avoid the drop. Upon his return to fitness, his performances were mixed. The first choice and most likely would be Japhet Tanganga. Lee Young-Pyo played his part in a memorable 2005-06 campaign for Tottenham. 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He was loaned to Queens Park Rangers in 2013 and released in 2015, after which he joined Saint … At this point, there are actually more players we know are probably not going to play left back for Tottenham against Liverpool than there are potential players to fill the role. Signed up last week, the 21-year-old featured in the club's latter two North American tour fixtures—wins over Toronto and Chicago Fire. Signed by his former QPR boss Gerry Francis, Wilson was a solid, commendable worker and full-back whose experience was valuable during a period when Spurs' squad was plagued with injuries. Joe Rodon played the left back in a back three in Spurs last Premier League game against Sheffield United. While most fans saw Ben Davies exit Spurs game against Wycombe early with something that did not feel right, recent reports of an injury to Sergio Reguilón could be a devastating blow ahead … First, he covered for the injured Benoit Assou-Ekotto in order to allow Jan Vertonghen to play centre-back. Assuming reports on Reguilón are accurate and if Ben Davies is a no-go as well. When fit again, his form was not the same, and Villas-Boas had no qualms about letting him reunite with his former boss at QPR in 2013. He saw more game time there in 2011-12, but his minutes were limited with Assou-Ekotto still ahead of him. Paolo Tramezzani proved not to be suited to Premier League football. Lee earns such a high placing on this list for the fact his best season also came in Spurs' best of the Premier League era at that point. Other times he was slow to return to his defensive position, with that laxness infecting his work there. Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. The Portuguese was fired this morning after 17 months in charge. While several of the Spurs defenders can and have played left-sided center-half, or even left back in a back three there is not another recognized left fullback on the roster, so what can Spurs do. That definitely appeared to be the case last season when he was called back there following Danny Rose's injury. But that was better than some clubs in the Premier League had and have since endured. "Glenn Hoddle made up his mind about who he rated and who he didn't and I was on the wrong list," Thatcher moaned to the Daily Mirror, via BBC Sport, upon his move to Leicester City in July 2003. Ziege returned to fitness in the latter half of 2003-04. Where will he rank in the last 15 to have played the position for the club? By. Tottenham's current left-back has played over 100 league games for the club, which in itself is a testament to his consistency and reliability. Although he was part of Juande Ramos' attempts to stamp his imprint on Spurs, the ongoing change ironically did not help Gilberto's own attempts to find his way. That longevity marks him out ahead of any other left-backs on this list. Theo Walcott enjoyed tormenting him in Arsenal's 5-2 win over Spurs in November 2012. He developed a good understanding with Bale ahead of him in left wing, allowing the Welshman to attack that flank uninterrupted. Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ben Davies has withdrawn from the Wales national team squad due to injury.Davies will miss the upcoming World Cup qualifier against News Leagues View Tottenham Hotspur FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. However, when Reguilon was made available by Real Madrid , Tottenham decided to make a move for the 23-year-old. Atouba's daring style made him a formidable presence when played at the position, but his habit of attempting to dribble out of dangerous positions led to many heart-in-mouth moments. Gareth Bale signed as Spurs as a left-back but would end up as a left-winger/attacker. Against Internazionale the following March, he was out of his depth in the intimidating environment of the San Siro as Spurs lost 4-1. He became a first-team regular for the Premier League side, totalling 200 appearances across all competitions. With Ben Davies now at the club, Rose is facing a fight to prove he is good enough to be the main man for more than just one season. One position deemed definitely and swiftly in need of strengthening was left-back. Atouba was more talented, but his erratic performances undermined him, and he was unfairly singled out by supporters at times. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he made the most appearances in an individual season in the years he was first choice there—1999-00 and 2003-04. While neither has shown a great deal of use with his left foot for Tottenham, as natural fullbacks they could do the job. But his best performances at Spurs have, and will, come from him being deployed centrally, not out to the flank. George Graham—the manager who bought him—was sacked before the end of that season. Welcome to #THFC @Ben_Davies33! Tottenham Hotspur are facing a left-back crisis ahead of Borussia Dortmund as Mauricio Pochettino's emereged for training on Tuesday morning. Despite becoming known for an unwelcome 25-match losing streak (an unfortunate coincidence of his periods of fitness coinciding with two bad runs for Spurs), Bale was one of his team's better performers early in that 2007-08 campaign. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager has added that he has watched the England international left-back play for the Tottenham Under-23 side this season and has been impressed by him. Published on September 8, 2020. The 23-year-old is considered to be one of the best left-backs in Spain. He moved on when Erik Edman and Thimothee Atouba arrived in 2004, but Spurs might have been better-served keeping Taricco around. The Italian full-back would appear only seven times, with his last appearance coming in a 1-1 draw with Southampton on September 19. Gilberto would play one more time, as part of a makeshift defence fielded at home to Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of the following weekend's League Cup final. However, the young left back is on loan and is himself hurt at current. He was a classy performer for sure, but sadly, Spurs never saw as much of Ziege as they would have liked. Along with Roman Pavlyuchenko's resurgence, Bale's work there proved a timely midwinter boost to Tottenham's push for a Champions League place. Gilberto failed to convince he deserved to be Spurs' first-choice left-back moving forward, though. 23 March, 2021. Unless he is representing his country, playing at left-back appears to be a stultifying experience for Jan Vertonghen. What we do know is that the young defender has the trust of José Mourinho and has started against Liverpool before, just not at left back. Sergio Reguilon is hurt, so that leaves Spurs in a bit of a jam. The 23-year-old has a valid contract with Tottenham until June 2025. 15 is an Italian you would be forgiven for forgetting even played for Tottenham. He would not feature regularly again until the beginning of 2008-09. Pascal Chimbonda, who covered there occasionally, and Zeki Fryers, who got a handful of appearances last season, are not included. Squad Tottenham Hotspur This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. Rose’s future looks set to lie away from Spurs. Mauricio Taricco joined Tottenham in 1998 as one of the most highly rated players outside of the top flight in England. Regardless of what Tottenham does, potentially losing both left backs just prior to this stretch can negatively impact the squad. Options are not that great for a replacement in the starting XI. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. However, left back – particularly against Liverpool – is going to take a lot of discipline and playing a midfielder, even one who can do it all like Sissoko seems a gamble. Ben Thatcher's Spurs career failed to live up to the initial hope behind it. He was quick on the overlap and in one-two scenarios but could instigate things of his own accord too, such as when he cut inside to score a screamer against Leeds United in 2003. Daniel Lee Rose (born 2 July 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.. Rose started his professional career at Leeds United in 2006, having progressed through the club's youth ranks, but left for current club Tottenham Hotspur in July 2007 having never played for Leeds. Tottenham are set to sign the Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilón for €30m (£27.6m) after Manchester United refused to accept the La Liga club’s insistence on a buyback clause.. But then came a stroke of luck in early 2010. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur reacts to the assistant referee after his goal was disallowed during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 13, 2021 in London, England. The left-back only played more than 30 games in two seasons, 1992-93 and 1994-95. Against weaker opposition or at least those without a quality winger, Naughton fared OK. The Argentine was gritty and cultured in the way so many of his footballer compatriots are. Tottenham and Arsenal are ready to fight for a £22.8million left-back this summer, while Odion Ighalo is happy to take a £6m hit to join Manchester United, according to Tuesday’s Paper Talk. He is the one who subbed on for Davies at the death against Wycombe. With Kyle Walker in command on the right, the majority of Naughton's 26 appearances in 2012-13 came at left-back. Longevity and time spent playing in the position is also an influence. Sergio Reguilon to Tottenham official as Mourinho gets left back originally appeared on NBCSports.com Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Football London have detailed just how desperate the situation has become for Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose, with the termination of his contract now a real possibility. Speaking of Ireland, maybe the longest shot of all to start the match would be 18-year-old Irishman Dennis Cirkin. At this point, it seems the top three choices from last season, Davies, Sessegnon, and Rose may not be options. For helping to keep Spurs stable, Wilson's time at White Hart Lane definitely deserves to be remembered. The 22-year-old was not the finished article by any means, but his good tackling and strong support work going forward gave reason to be optimistic. There's not really a way back for him here.". 17:27, 10 FEB 2020. He was part of the Spurs squad that won the 1991 FA Cup and played in the team that won the 1999 League Cup (though he was sent off after an exchange with Leicester City's loathsome Robbie Savage). Perhaps in a more stable time, Gilberto might have found some traction with Tottenham. One position deemed definitely and swiftly in need of strengthening was left-back... Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the quieter Premier … He played fewer games in each successive season he spent in England than the year before. Vertonghen is placed as high as he is on this list because his talent as a general defender is higher than those who have preceded him. Ryan Sessegnon – who made three appearances as left back – has a contract until 2025 after completing his first season with the club. A year earlier he had inhabited the role with a touch more enthusiasm for Spurs, playing notably well in their 3-2 away win over Manchester United. Mourinho excluded Rose from his Premier League and Europa League squads at the start of the season after they fell out last season. Justin Edinburgh spent just more than a decade with Tottenham. Following Tottenham's narrow escape from relegation the previous season, Paolo Tramezzani was Christian Gross' sole signing in the summer of 1998. Gilberto was taken off after just 45 minutes of a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow, with Redknapp telling BBC Sport, "Gilberto was quite happy to come off. Cagliari are considering a move to sign Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to a report from Tuttomercatoweb. Assou-Ekotto’s time as Spurs’ first-choice left-back came during the club’s most successful period of the Premier League era. A position that has been a strength for most of the year for Tottenham Hotspur, left back, is suddenly a problem only a day ahead of Liverpool. Spells of inconsistency were not too far away (then again, he was not alone in that at Spurs from that time). Ziege's first season with Tottenham in 2001-02 went well. By. Unfortunately, Spurs could not rely on other teams being kind enough to accommodate for Naughton's weakness. The North East club have been linked with the left-back already this window and manager Steve Bruce described him as a “class act” . Tottenham confirmed the season-long loan signing of Bale on Saturday in one of the most high-profile moves of the transfer window, minutes after announcing left back … Spurs finished fifth that season, narrowly missing out on a place in the Champions League. Injury soon struck, and Gross' replacement George Graham proved to be not all that fussed about accommodating the 28-year-old in his plans. Tottenham have reportedly beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon. Finally making his debut in March, the 31-year-old's performance against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Cup was not good, to say the least. Although neither played in the last match against Wycombe and both are recovering from being out themselves, whichever of Serge Aurier or Matt Doherty is NOT playing right back could in theory play left back. Then again, even if he did not play at left-back too often, his experiences in that position certainly influenced his exceptional progress. Nonetheless, Edinburgh was there—committed to the cause and good enough to stick around in the First Division/Premier League longer than many a professional. Mauricio Taricco was versatile enough to play at both left and right-back. Edman was the more traditional left-back, unremarkable but mostly sound. Only 30, there was optimism Ziege could continue to be a big part of the team moving forward. But just like Spurs under Hoddle, the German began to flounder. Almost completely right-footed, his natural full-back aptitude allowed him to defend against those who did not test him too much on the outside. He only featured twice after Christmas the following season. His buccaneering style entertained the White Hart Lane faithful, even if he left a little to be desired defensively. Rodon played well and showed he can defend well in space and in tight quarters. -. He scored seven times in 33 appearances. Over the following pages we examine and rank Spurs' last 15 left-backs, including Davies' current competition. Unsurprisingly, Naughton would fare much better deputising for Walker at right-back later in the season. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to win the race to sign highly sought-after Spanish international left-back Sergio Reguilon.. Reguilon caught the eye on loan at Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla last season, establishing himself as a key player as they secured a top-four finish and won the Europa League. Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose has seen the funny side of his club’s decision to part ways with head coach Jose Mourinho. #COYS pic.twitter.com/wFwOn4dej5. They enjoyed some fine highs (great long-distance goals against Newcastle United and Liverpool, respectively) but did not do well enough to move ahead of each other permanently. This time it was decided Spurs were better off going with Vertonghen, even if it meant losing him in central defence. Benoit Assou-Ekotto’s time at Tottenham took a couple of years to truly get going. Mourinho is now under huge pressure to get his faltering side back on track. Gross had been sacked after Spurs lost twice in their first three games. When needed, Assou-Ekotto was there to provide an option, though he was a better passer than a crosser. Either way we are going to know soon enough because whoever Spurs line up Liverpool is coming to town. Tottenham Left-back Reguilon Could Make Real Madrid Return Only Months After Transfer Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon could make a sensational return to Real Madrid courtesy of a buyback clause that was inserted in his contract. Largely untested down his flank defensively, Davies did have more opportunity to get forward, particularly against Toronto. That said, he could end up on the bench as the only natural left back left of the bunch. Like Japhet Tanganga, Moussa Sissoko is a jack of all trades kind of player. The chief criteria for each player's placing is talent as a full-back and his success performing in the role for Spurs. Less suitable to Hoddle's more attack-minded system, from then on he was used only as and when needed, usually in the absence of others. Assou-Ekotto blossomed under Harry Redknapp’s management. As disappointing a conclusion to his Spurs career as it looks like being, for four seasons he more than earned the right to be regarded as the club’s best left-back in many a year.