(Credit: Imago)
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Tottenham star labelled second-best defender in Europe as outstanding stats emerge 

Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson

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Tottenham have had a great start to the 2025-26 campaign.

Sitting third in the Premier League, there is a real hope that Spurs can have a campaign to remember.

As a result, Tottenham have been heavily praised for their performances, as they continue to collect results.

However, while many Spurs players continue to impress for Thomas Frank, multiple stars are also putting in outstanding shifts away from the North London club.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank smiles in front of Tottenham supporters.
Thomas Frank has had a great start at Tottenham (Credit: Imago)

Luka Vuskovic named in Whoscored’s Team of the Season so far

Luka Vuskovic has impressed heavily while out on loan to Hamburg.

The defender joined the Bundesliga side in the summer after a successful pre-season with Tottenham.

In North Germany, he has been an instant success, with Vuskovic making history while at Hamburg.

As a result, many Tottenham fans have been calling for Vuskovic to be recalled, especially considering their own defensive concerns.

  • Vuskovic officially joined Tottenham in the summer after an agreement was reached in 2023
  • After a successful pre-season, he was loaned out to Hamburg
  • In the Bundesliga, he has quickly impressed

Now, the centre-back’s performances for Hamburg have received further recognition going into the international break.

WhoScored post via X on 8 October that Vuskovic was in their Team of the Season so far for Europe’s top five leagues.

Averaging a rating of 7.72, he is the second-highest rated defender in the team. 

How good has Vuskovic been for Hamburg?

It is no surprise that Vuskovic’s stats are outstanding for Hamburg, given his average rating.

Per 90 minutes, he is making an incredible 12.3 clearances as well as 1.5 blocks.

On top of this, his passing accuracy stands at 82.5 per cent, with his key passes per match standing at 0.5.

Luka Vuskovic at Hamburg this seasonPer 90 minutes
Tackles 0.3
Interceptions 1
Clearances 12.3
Blocks 1.5
Passing accuracy 82.5%
Key passes 0.5
Vuskovic has been outstanding at Hamburg

Therefore, Frank could have a big decision to make in January, with Tottenham having a recall clause for Vuskovic.

With the defender performing as well as he is, it may be in Spurs’ interest to recall the youngster and begin embedding him into the first-team picture at the North London club.

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