Statistics show that Wilson Odobert just delivered his best performance yet in a Tottenham shirt against AZ Alkmaar – and Ange Postecoglou may have a new first-choice right-winger.
Coming into the clash against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League round of 16 second leg, Tottenham Hotspur knew exactly what was required.
The club needed to win by at least a two-goal margin to avoid extra time and penalties, following their 1-0 first-leg defeat in the Netherlands last Thursday.
Of course, on Thursday night, Spurs delivered everything that had been asked of them. Heung-min Son requested hard work, Guglielmo Vicario wanted to see unity, and Ange Postecoglou wanted to see an unwavering fighting spirit.
Wilson Odobert completed 100% of his dribbles for Tottenham
The Lilywhites secured a 3-1 victory, with Wilson Odobert stealing the show. His brace, along with a goal from James Maddison, sealed Tottenham’s place in the next round.
For Odobert, it was a landmark moment. Not only was it his first goal since moving to North London, but also his first since his Championship days.
The 20-year-old was electric and put in his best showing yet in a Tottenham shirt. His performance was backed up by the stats, earning him a 9.0 rating on FotMob the highest in the match.
The winger registered three shots, completed 26 of his 31 passes with an 84% accuracy, and recorded an xG of 1.17.
He was fearless in possession, completing all three of his attempted dribbles, making seven touches in the opposition’s box, and though he was dispossessed three times, his intent was clear.
A complete performance from the young Odobert
Defensively, Odobert was just as involved. He won one of his two tackles, made an interception, and contributed with three defensive actions and four recoveries.
In duels, he more than held his own. He contested ten and won five, all of which were ground duels.
Aerially, he struggled, but his work rate more than made up for it. He tracked back, covered ground tirelessly, and never shied away from his responsibilities.
It was a complete performance from the youngster and if this is just the beginning, there is plenty more to come from Odobert in a Tottenham shirt.
| Stat Category | Value |
|---|---|
| FotMob Rating | 9.0 |
| Shots | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% (26/31) |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.17 |
| Dribbles Completed | 3/3 |
| Touches in Opp. Box | 7 |
| Times Dispossessed | 3 |
| Tackles Won | 1/2 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Defensive Actions | 3 |
| Recoveries | 4 |
| Duels Won | 5 |
| Duels Lost | 5 |
| Ground Duels Won | 5 |
| Aerial Duels Won | 0/2 |