Tottenham fans will love what the Spanish media are saying about Pedro Porro after his most recent performance against Georgia.
While a lot of people have raved about Djed Spence over the last 12 months, Porro’s exploits on the other end of the pitch are going unnoticed.
The 26-year-old is one of the few players in the Spurs squad who appears to never get injured, and the numbers suggest that he is up there with the best in terms of attacking output.
No defender has registered more assists for a Premier League club in all competitions than Porro since the start of the 2023-24 season, with the Tottenham man having 18 to his name.
Tottenham star Pedro Porro is the toast of the Spanish press
Porro was named the Man of the Match for Spain in their 2-0 win over Georgia on Saturday, with the full-back hailed for his defensive solidity as well as what he offered going forward.
He directly came up against Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the Georgian left, and not only did he manage to keep the PSG star quiet, but he was a constant threat high up the pitch
El Desmarque have Porro a nine out of 10, saying: “A real dagger from the wing. He had several chances to score with several dangerous crosses, and on the odd one, Marmardashvili struggled. He even hit the woodwork with a great shot that could have made it 2-0 in the second half. He was by far the best player of the match.”
Sport gave the Tottenham Hotspur man an eight out of 10 and said about his performance: “One of the best players on the Spanish national team. He drove up the wing a lot and delivered some good crosses. He even dared to shoot, testing Mamardashvili. In the second half, he came close to scoring, but hit the post.”
Finally, Mundo Deportivo said about Porro’s display on Saturday: “He had clear orders to drive every ball into the box, and he carried them out from start to finish. He earned a well-deserved standing ovation from the entire Martinez Valero stadium and finished as the match’s MVP.”
Porro’s numbers show why he is underrated
Apart from his assist numbers, the Tottenham man’s other metrics show that he is one of the best full-backs going around.
Porro is near the top of the tree for progressive carries, progressive passes, possessions won, and aerial duels won, which suggests that his defensive shortcomings are sometimes overstated.
Porro is in a league of his own among Premier League full-backs for crosses and long passes per 90 minutes, and his numbers clearly show that he is Tottenham’s answer to Trent Alexander-Arnold.