The Tottenham Hotspur player is absolutely superb.
Tottenham Hotspur have some superb players in their ranks, but the very best could well be a man who rarely gets the credit he deserves…at least from neutrals.
Toby Alderweireld is clearly one of the best defenders in England yet we could go even further and state that he is in fact one of the very best players in the country, regardless of position.
The Belgium international has slipped seamlessly into Tottenham’s back-line, forming a superb partnership with his countryman Jan Vertonghen but also looking at home alongside the club’s other defensive options when required; most notably Kevin Wimmer last season.
Still only 27, he could well have his best years ahead of him and that is great news for Tottenham and their fans.
After a loan spell at Southampton Tottenham stole in and sealed a deal that could define Mauricio Pochettino’s time at the club, such is Alderweireld’s importance.
Defenders rarely get the credit they deserve beyond the club faithful. However when it comes to the big Belgian he deserves to be held in the highest regard, put up there with the very best players the Premier League has to offer.
Tottenham fans know it; it is time everyone else realised.
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