Tottenham Hotspur is back in the top four picture thanks mainly to outstanding performances across the team; here, we rank the Spurs players based on their current form.
Until recently, Tottenham Hotspur was playing some inconsistent football. At times Spurs looked great, like when they beat Manchester United, and other times they looked lost, like the FA Cup loss to Middlesbrough. Over the last month, Tottenham has found its footing and resembles a proper Antonio Conte squad, where players are working hard and fighting for minutes. With Spurs finally running on all cylinders, it is time to look at who is doing it best; here are the top five Tottenham players based on current form.
Honorable Mention
With 11 players on the pitch and so many playing exceptionally well, it is difficult, but some players are outside our top five looking in. Two players, in particular, are close to the top but still have another gear they can find.
Seventh on form – Pierre Hojbjerg
With the excitement of new players contributing and everyone anticipating the return of Oliver Skipp, it can be easy to overlook Pierre Hojbjerg. The Danish midfielder has played all but two Premier League games for Spurs over the last two seasons.
Since sitting out the home loss to Wolverhampton, Hojbjerg has been outstanding. Playing every minute of the last eight matches, Hojbjerg has consistently put in firm shifts, allowing his new midfield running mate to shine.
Sixth on form – Heung-min Son
It may be unfair to have Heung-min Son this low in our rankings in some respects. Son has five goals and one assist in his last six Premier League contests, so he contributes. However, Son disappeared in losses against Middlesbrough and Manchester United. Further, Son probably would have scored a hat trick against Newcastle this past weekend with a bit more composure.
Ultimately, Son has set the bar so high our expectations are probably unrealistic for the South Korean. However, his play over the last two games shows that whatever mini-slump he had is a thing of the past.
Tottenham players 5 and 4 on form
As well as Hojbjerg and Son are playing right now, there are a handful of players doing even better, and two we have just met.
Fifth on form – Dejan Kulusevski
There were some questions about what Spurs were getting from Juventus when they agreed to take Dejan Kulusevski on loan from the Italian giants. However, just 12 matches into his Tottenham career, the only questions are now about how good can Deki get.
With two goals and five assists in his 12 matches, Kulusevski has had an immediate impact on the team. With two assists in the last three games, Deki can consistently deliver for the team. Seemingly the missing piece for Spurs’ front three, Kulusevski has been outstanding.
Fourth on form – Rodrigo Bentancur
Like Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur came to Tottenham during the January transfer window. Unlike Deki, Bentancur did not hit the ground running, but he has competed from the off for Spurs. Now, ten matches into his Tottenham career, Bentancur consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding and application of Conte’s play.
The biggest or strongest, Bentancur, is a willing and able tackler. Not known as a player with expansive passing range, Bentacur can ping the ball around the park and understands the field’s angles exceptionally well. Whether moving the team with the ball at his feet or directing player movement like a coach on the field, Bentancur has added to Spurs’ midfield.
Tottenham players 3 and 2 on form
Bentancur and Kulusevski have hit the ground running for Tottenham. However, that has not always been the case with our next two in the rankings.
Third on form – Matt Doherty
For a player who looked to be on the way out during the winter window, Matt Doherty has wholly shifted the narrative. Finally getting a shot at his most natural position – wingback – Doherty has redefined the role for Spurs.
As much as anything, Doherty plays within himself and typically makes smart footballing plays. Showing he can do the job on either side of the pitch, Doherty should be in the club’s fans for the near term future.
Second on form – Cristian Romero
After missing a large chunk of the season with a massive left injury, Cristian Romero works to make up for the lost time. Romero can often be seen in the opponent’s box and pushing upfield with the ball as a defender by trade. Superb in the tackle and improving with his discipline, Romero has been outstanding.
Because of Romero’s aggressive play on the ball, Eric Dier can sit deeper defensively and play off of whatever Romero does not get to. A good passer and all-around aggressive player, Romero has been outstanding of late.
Top Tottenham player on form
As if anyone else could stake any claim to the top spot, Harry Kane is undoubtedly playing top of all Spurs right now.
After struggling for much of the first half of the season, Kane has hit a new level. With five goals and five assists in his last seven games for Tottenham in all competitions. The range of passing Kane displayed is outstanding, and his work with the ball in the middle of the park has opened up things for everyone else.
With three assists but no goal in his last two Premier League matches, Kane will be looking to get back in the goals this weekend against Aston Villa and remain atop our form power rankings. Playing as well as any forward ever, we should all enjoy this from Kane and hope it long continues.