England star top scores with 7.6/10 in Tottenham Hotspur highest-rated starting XI of 2024/25 campaign
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Tottenham Hotspur have endured a turbulent start to the 2024/25 season and currently sit ninth in the Premier League.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have won three, drawn one and lost three so far, most recently suffering a late comeback from Brighton who would go on to overturn a two goal deficit to win 3-2.
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Hide AdPost international break, the fixtures are not set to get any easier for the north London club as they prepare for two Europa League games, an EFL Cup clash against Manchester City and Premier League meetings with West Ham, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
However, as the Australian head coach continues his campaign to secure the club’s first trophy since 2008, here are their top rated starting XI players according to Whoscored.com...
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
Vicario has played all seven matches so far in the Premier League, conceding eight goals. He has kept two clean sheets, one of which was against Manchester City as his side triumphed 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Rating: 6.9
LB: Destiny Udogie


A permanent fixture at left-back when fit, Udogie is another to have played every Premier League game so far. There are few options to compete for his space in the line-up but the Italian defender has been impressive for Postecoglou since joining the N17 side last summer.
Rating: 6.6
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Hide AdCB: Micky Van de Ven
Six games and two assists, Van de Ven is enjoying an excellent 2024/25 season so far with his assist against Manchester United a key highlight. The Dutch star has already set the fastest speed of the season so far, having registered the top speed ever recorded in the Premier League (23.22 mph)in January.
Rating: 6.9
CB: Cristian Romero
Romero’s defensive displays are quickly attracting attention from around the world and if Spurs are unable to remain competitive this season, the Argentinian could seek a move to Europe.
Rating: 7.6
RB: Pedro Porro
Spanish star Porro is a firm mainstay at right-back, having played nearly every minute of the season so far. The defender has also registered one goal, scoring the opening of the season in Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
Rating: 7.1
LM: James Maddison
After struggling with injury last season, James Maddison has played a crucial role in Tottenham’s attack so far this term. With two goals and two assists from midfield, the 27-year-old is helping to pull the strings and feed his attackers while enjoying getting in front of the goal himself
Rating: 7.6
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Hide AdCM: Yves Bissouma
Bissouma has stolen the central midfield spot off Rodrigo Bentancur and 22-year-old Pape Sarr. The Malian footballer has made four appearances, two of which from the substitutes bench.
Rating: 6.8
RM: Dejan Kulusevski
The Swedish midfielder has contributed one goal and one assist so far this term, making seven appearances in the club’s seven fixtures.
Rating: 6.9
LW: Son Heung-Min
Club captain Son is undeniably a key part of Spurs’ top-rated starting XI and rates second highest so far. The fan favourite has two goals and two assists from five fixtures, being forced to miss two through a minor injury concern.
Rating; 7.5
STR: Dominic Solanke
Spurs’ summer signing has quickly adapted to his new surroundings, scoring two goals and contributing one assist so far. The ex-Bournemouth star’s performances have also gone on to earn up his first England call-up since 2017.
Rating: 7.2
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Hide AdRW: Brennan Johnson
Johnson already has three goals to his name in seven matches, scoring in six straight games across all competitions since the north London defeat. Despite receiving a barrage of online abuse earlier on this season, the Welsh international has let his football do the talking and rates among the highest of Spurs’ 21-player squad.
Rating: 7.1
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