Tottenham Hotspur is undoubtedly known for having high-calibre players who frequently attract the attention of top clubs, including Real Madrid.
Last Saturday, Spurs delivered a spectacular performance, defeating Manchester City in a 4-0 victory that both the team and their fans had been eagerly anticipating.
One of the standout players in this triumph was Pedro Porro.
Pedro Porro, Yves Bissouma
The Spanish full-back has firmly established himself as a key player for both his national team, starting in their recent victory over Denmark, and for Tottenham, where his performances continue to improve.
Porro has transformed into a full-back with characteristics akin to a winger or even a forward, and his impact on the game is undeniable.
With a €45 million move from Sporting CP, he has accumulated eight goals and eleven assists, highlighting his offensive prowess.
Since arriving in London in January 2023, Porro has contributed more goals in the Premier League than any other defender, with a total of 19, surpassing even players like Noussair Mazraoui.
In the recent demolition of Manchester City, Porro was again in the spotlight, scoring the third goal in a team move initiated by Kulusevski and continued by Solanke.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Real Madrid is closely monitoring Porro’s performances, as they are looking to strengthen their right-back position due to Dani Carvajal’s injury.
This has led to speculation about a possible return to La Liga for Porro, but this time with Real Madrid.
Although Porro briefly spent time at Manchester City, he never made a first-team appearance, and upon scoring against his former club, he expressed regret and apologised to City fans.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been full of praise for Porro, commending his energy, passion for the game, and his improvements defensively.
🏅| Here’s how @WhoScored ranks the right-backs from the Premier League:
🥇 7.13 - Pedro Porro
🥈 7.05 - Noussair Mazraoui
🥉 7.04 - Trent Alexander-Arnold
💭Will Porro be at the Lane next season?#Spurs | #THFC | #COYS pic.twitter.com/NJlxMxQ05K
— To The Lane and Back (@TheLaneAndBack) November 26, 2024
Having previously played as a wing-back, Porro now has more defensive responsibilities, which has added to his overall contribution to the team.
So far this season, Porro has scored two goals and provided one assist, continuing to be one of Tottenham’s most influential players.
He ranks second in the Premier League for crosses (76), fourth for dribble interceptions (17), and sixth in ball contacts (867).
Porro’s evolution into one of the league's standout full-backs is clear, and his growing influence on Tottenham’s success has caught the eye of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid.