Spurs Player To Watch 2007-2008

Adel Taarabt


Born May 24, 1989
Position Attcking midfielder
Squad No. 19
Joined Spurs January 2007
Previous Club(s) RC Lens
Adel joined us on loan from French club RC Lens in January 2007.

An attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker, Adel can additionally play wide on either wing. He has represented France at U-16, U-17 and U-18 level.

He made his first team debut with the Ligue 1 side in the 2006-07 season.

Sporting Director Damien Comolli said: “Adel is recognised as one of the best talents in Europe for his age group and as a club we’re especially pleased that we beat several leading Premiership clubs to his signature.

“He will be a healthy addition to the squad and is a continuation of our policy of attracting the best young talent as we constantly seek to improve the quality of the team both now and for the future.”

Adel made his first team debut when he came off the bench against West Ham on March 4, 2006 with the team 3-2 down and won the free-kick that led to Dimitar Berbatov levelling the score. Paul Stalteri scored the late goal that made it 4-3.

The midfielder made another substitute appearance away to Chelsea, but on this occasion could not help in overcoming a 1-0 deficit.

Born May 24, 1989
Position Attcking midfielder
Squad No. 19
Joined Spurs January 2007
Previous Club(s) RC Lens