Super Spurs

Meet the team

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Goal Keepers:

Gomes, aka the ”Octopus,” a Brazilian International,joined Spurs from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in July 2008 and has become a hit with the fans despite a dodgy start under former boss Ramos. 

Carlo Cudicini joined Spurs from Chelsea in the January transfer window ‘09, he has over a decade of Premier League experience.  At the begining of his career, Carlo had spells at Italian giants AC Milan and Lazio.

Defenders:

Alan Hutton is an attacking full back who arrived from Glasgow Rangers in January, 2008. He impressed in his first few months but foot injuries have interrupted his 2008/09 campaign.

Gareth Bale, a Welsh international left-back, who signed in 2007 but was unfortunatley injured after an impressive start to his Spurs’ career.

Gilberto, a Brazilian international, who plays left-back, joined Spurs in January 2008 from German side Hertha Berlin.

Michael Dawson, an ever reliable centre bcak who has just signed a new contrcat keeping him at White Hart Lane until 2012.

Pascal Chimbonda, played two season with Spurs before leaving for Sunderland in 2008 but has since rejoined Spurs after only 16 games for the Black Cats.

Vedran Corluka, a Croatian international who signed from Man City in 2008.

Ledley King, centre back and club captain, the longest serving member of our playing staff. Unfortunatley, he has a serious knee injury that prevents him playing on a regular basis.

Benoit Assou Ekotto, signed from French club Lens for the 2006-07 , after a injury plagued start at Spurs he has now become a regular under Harry Redknapp.

Ricardo Rocha, a Portuguese international who signed in 2007.

Jonathan Woodgate, English international, a fan favourite at centre back, he scored the winning header in last years Carling Cup final.

Midfielders:

Didier Zokora, an Ivory Coast international, who is an athletic and combative midfield dynamo.

David Bentley, joined from Blackburn Rovers in July 2008 in what the local lad described as a dream move.

Tom Huddlestone, a stylish midfielder who has made over 40 appearances from the England under 21 side.

Aaron Lennon, a lightning quick winger who featured in 47 of Spurs’ 57 matches in all competitions in the 2007-08 season and has made a number of appearances for the national team.

Jermaine Jenas, is an all energy midfielder who played in 45 of Spurs’ 57 games in all competitions, scoring six goals last season and was re-called to the England side.

Wison Palacios, an Honduran international, who is a combative midfielder, joining from Wigan Athletic in January 2009.

Luka Modric, a Croatian international who completed his move to the Lane from Dinamo Zagreb in July, 2008.

Jamie O’Hara, an all energy young midfielder who is a fan favourite after an awesome debut season in the first team last year.

Strikers:

Roman Pavlyuchenko, a Russian striker, who signed from Sparktak Moscow in August 2008.

Darren Bent, a strong, pacy forward, Darren joined us from Charlton Athletic in the summer of 2007. 

Robbie Keane, Republic of Ireland captain returned to Spurs in February, 2009 after a short spell at Liverpool.

Frazier Campbell, joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Manchester United on the transfer deadline day summer 2008.

Jermaine Defoe, England international, a popular striker who rejoined the Club in January 2009 following a successful year at Portsmouth.

Full biographies and pictures can be found here.

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