Ten facts about Tottenham new boy Benjamin Stambouli.
After Tottenham agreed a deal to sign Benjamin Stambouli on Friday evening, many Spurs fans were left asking just who the hell is this guy?
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Joining the club at a time of transition, the Frenchman will add some bite to a midfield that has been startlingly light, but without any further ado, below are ten facts that Spurs fans will want to know about their new signing.
10. Primarily a defensive midfielder, Stambouli was born in Marseille but rose up through the youth ranks at Montpellier after joining the Ligue 1 side aged 14.
9. He was a part of the youth team that was victorious in the 2009 Gambardella Cup, a competition held to showcase the talents of under-19s in France.
8. He was a part of the side that won the Ligue 1 title in 2012 and has made over 100 appearances for the club.
7. His father currently works for fellow Ligue 1 giants Marseille, his uncle previously coached Monaco and his grandfather managed both clubs, meaning he comes from a long line of footballers.
6. Despite being a defensive midfielder by trade, he has often played in the centre of defence and will likely be expected to fill in there from time to time under Mauricio Pochettino.
5. However, despite being a defensively minded player he does frequently burst forward and has been known to score a few goals.
4. Yet to represent France at senior level, it will not be long before he gets a call up should he continue with his consistent level of development.
3. Will likely adapt to the fast-paced nature of the Premier League with the help of Pochettino, who did the same for Dejan Lovren at Southampton last season.
2. He played 37 of Montpellier’s 38 league games last term and was promoted to the role of vice captain behind Brazilian star Hilton.
1. He scored a hat-trick of volleys during his professional debut in a league match against Bordeaux in 2010.
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