Tottenham star among Premier League's best, according to portal

Tottenham star Cristian Romero has really stood out as one of the top centre-backs in the Premier League this season. According to WhoScored, the Argentine defender is currently rated the highest among all Premier League defenders.

Romero’s rise to prominence comes after a stellar campaign last season, where he demonstrated significant growth in his game. Under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou, the 26-year-old had arguably his best season in a Tottenham shirt. His improved discipline and leadership were evident as he cut out previous moments of recklessness and formed a formidable partnership with Micky van de Ven.

However, the start of the new season has been a mixed bag for Romero. Despite his impressive overall statistics, including high marks for successful tackles and aerial duels, he has not been without flaws. Most notably, in Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, Romero made a crucial error.

Tottenham star among Premier League's best, according to portal

Even so, Romero’s defensive metrics are nonetheless impressive. He has been involved in nine successful tackles and won an equal number of aerial duels in the three games played so far. His WhoScored rating of 7.37 places him at the top of the defensive charts, ahead of other renowned centre-backs such as William Saliba and Virgil van Dijk.

We’re in an era of football where players even use their statistics to negotiate better contracts, so it’s worth regularly checking these metrics where players like Romero stand out. On the other hand, there are the feelings experienced when watching a match live.

It’s clear that statistics only reflect part of the game, though that part is still very important. However, it’s by no means bold to say that Romero is one of the best in his position when considering other emotional factors such as his leadership abilities. We’ll see how his season develops.