How many world class players do Tottenham Hotspur have?
‘World class’ is the highest descriptive accolade in football, and one not usually used at the drop of a hat.
Former Premier League great Alan Shearer told Shearer told The Sun this week that he believes Sergio Aguero is the only world class player in the Premier League.
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero in action
A look around the division suggests his opinion is contentious, with it arguable that Tottenham Hotspur alone have two players who could fit the term.
Hugo Lloris
Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris makes a save
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is the clearest cut player to fit the bill, recently included on the Ballon d’Or shortlist.
He is among consideration for the club’s greatest ever goalkeepers, and has been France’s undisputed number one stopper for several seasons.
He is now getting the chance to prove his class again on the Champions League stage as he once did with Lyon, and the fact he has conceded just one Premier League goal from open play all season speaks volumes.
Toby Alderweireld
Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld celebrates scoring
A little for contentious, but perhaps not to those who have seen him play over the past few seasons.
Alderweireld has been among the Premier League’s very best defenders for Southampton and then for Tottenham over the past two seasons, and this campaign he appears to have improved even further.
For Belgium he has displaced Vincent Kompany as the country’s most important defender, and a deep run in the Champions League for Tottenham will enhance his reputation further.
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