Three Tottenham stars feature among the Premier League’s elite creative defenders, ranking third overall for final third passes completed since the start of last season.
Statistical data published by TottenhamMuse on X outlines the top-performing defenders across the division in terms of progressive distribution and attacking output.
Two Tottenham stars feature prominently near the very top of the rankings with 622 passes into the final third. Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk leads the overall chart with 647 passes, closely followed by another Tottenham star Marcos Senesi on 632. Yet another new Tottenham signing Jan Paul van Hecke and Man City defender Marc Guéhi round out the top five, both recording 593 passes into the attacking zone.
Key Data Breakdown: Final Third Passes Completed
The metrics highlight the leading defensive orchestrators in modern English football since the beginning of last season:
Virgil van Dijk: 647
Marcos Senesi: 632
Pedro Porro: 622
Jan Paul van Hecke: 593
Marc Guéhi: 593
PL defenders with the most final third passes since the start of last season:
647 — Virgil Van Dijk
632 — Marcos Senesi
622 — Pedro Porro
593 — Van Hecke
593 — Marc Guehi
Three spurs players amongst the best five f-3rd passers itl. pic.twitter.com/fsA4kivSNb
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The presence of Porro near the top of these metrics reflects his immense tactical importance to Tottenham’s setup. Operating as an inverted full-back who regularly tucks into midfield positions, his ability to sustain pressure, unlock compact defensive blocks, and deliver sharp passes into forward runners remains a central pillar of Spurs’ build-up play under Roberto De Zerbi.