The Premier League’s first 10 matchweeks are now behind us, and Tottenham have had a rather mixed start to the 2026/27 season. With a two-week international break now underway, it is a good opportunity to take stock of the squad and assess how all 26 players have performed so far. Here are our ratings, ranked by minutes played.
After a very busy summer, excitement was understandably high about how this new-look Tottenham side would fare. However, considering how much the club spent in the transfer market, the performances so far have been somewhat underwhelming.
Following a six-game winless start that left Spurs languishing near the bottom of the Premier League table, Roberto De Zerbi‘s side remarkably turned things around. Three consecutive league wins lifted them to 11th, before a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Leeds United at the weekend brought that run to an end.
It is not exactly the ideal way to head into an international break, but it does give us a chance to assess every member of the squad. Here are our ratings, starting with the players who have played the most minutes.
Antonin Kinsky
Tottenham took a gamble by not bringing in an established goalkeeper during the summer, instead deciding to promote Antonin Kinsky to the first-choice role. To be fair, it has been a gamble worth taking.
The Czech goalkeeper started the season poorly, conceding a few goals he will not want to watch again, but his performances have improved considerably.
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He has kept four clean sheets in the league, looked excellent with his distribution and build-up play, and has hardly put a foot wrong in recent weeks. The early struggles still bring his overall rating down slightly, but there is plenty to be encouraged by.
Jan Paul Van Hecke
The only outfield player to have played every single minute of Tottenham’s Premier League campaign so far, Jan Paul Van Hecke has proven to be an excellent replacement for Cristian Romero, who departed in the summer.
The Dutchman’s ball-playing ability and aerial threat from set-pieces are right up there with Romero’s, while he has also been less erratic and more available than the Argentine. He has been consistently solid at the back and is Tottenham’s unlikely top scorer, having already found the net twice.
Arguably Tottenham’s best player this season.
Sandro Tonali
De Zerbi has certainly been determined to squeeze every penny’s worth out of Sandro Tonali‘s £100 million move from Newcastle United, having started the midfielder in every Premier League game this season.
There were questions about the money Spurs spent on him during the opening weeks, when he did not quite look up to the mark.
However, since the October international break, Tonali has consistently been one of Tottenham’s best performers against Manchester United, Coventry, Chelsea and Crystal Palace. The Leeds defeat brought that run to an end.
There is an interesting pattern here. When Tottenham play well, Tonali tends to play well. When the team struggles, so does he. You could probably argue it works the other way around, too.
Micky van de Ven
The Dutchman has been solid at the back and looks much closer to his best, something that was missing for much of last season. His recovery pace has been a major asset, and he has played a big part in Tottenham keeping four clean sheets so far.
However, there have been a few shaky moments, and the Leeds game was a good example. Still, his overall contribution has been positive.
Archie Gray
De Zerbi has perhaps used Archie Gray more than he originally had in mind, largely because of Pedro Porro’s injury problems. Tottenham had remarkably never won a game in which Gray started at right-back, but that run was finally put to bed against Coventry.
The youngster has done a solid job deputising for Porro. And while there have been occasions when Spurs could have benefited from the Spaniard’s crossing ability, Gray has rarely let the team down.
He finally got an opportunity in his preferred midfield role against Leeds, although he struggled to make the most of it and was kept quiet by the opposition midfield.
Andrew Robertson
Much like Gray, Andy Robertson has been used more often than expected this season because of Destiny Udogie’s fitness problems. The Scot has started eight of Tottenham’s 10 Premier League games and has been a rather inconsistent performer.
His decision-making at the back has let the team down on a few occasions, although he has generally done his job well.
Having a left-back who can consistently deliver quality crosses is invaluable, and Robertson has not disappointed in that department. He is already Tottenham’s second-highest assist provider.
Omar Marmoush
Nobody seems entirely sure what Omar Marmoush’s best position is. De Zerbi has tried him as a number nine, out wide and even in the number 10 role, but none of those options have really worked.
The Egyptian is at his best when he has space to attack, but Premier League sides sitting in a low block are rarely that merciful. Perhaps a proper number 10, something Tottenham have largely been deprived of this season, could help unlock that space and finally get Marmoush firing.
For now, though, he has been disappointing.
Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus has quietly become one of Tottenham’s best players. He took a little time to work his way back from a major injury and was initially reluctant to take on defenders, but that hesitation has disappeared.
He is now second in the Premier League charts for successful dribbles, having completed 24, just one fewer than Man City’s Jeremy Doku. His end product has also been excellent, with three assists making him Tottenham’s leading provider this season.
Perhaps most importantly, he has been an absolute joy to watch. Kudus deserves more recognition for the part he has played in Spurs’ recent turnaround.
Mateus Fernandes
Mateus Fernandes produced one of the best midfield performances in a Tottenham shirt in recent years against Chelsea, playing a major role in the club finally ending their Stamford Bridge hoodoo after more than eight years.
Coincidentally, it was also the first time this season he had been given a start in his preferred deep midfield position. His previous appearances had largely come in the number 10 role, where he struggled to get going.
Fernandes has been instrumental in helping Spurs progress the ball from deep, break through opposition presses and move attacks forward. Very exciting player.
Dominic Solanke
How bad is very bad? Tottenham’s only available natural striker has managed just three goals in the last 17 months. That is a dreadful return for a number nine at a Big Six Premier League club.
Solanke has been virtually non-existent in most of the games he has played this season. Against Leeds at the weekend, he did not take a single shot. Not even one off target.
He is physical and can be useful in hold-up play, but he has offered very little of either this season. Tottenham desperately need more from him.
Mathys Tel
Mathys Tel scored an incredible solo goal against Chelsea to double Tottenham’s advantage, taking his opportunity brilliantly in what was his first start for the club in nearly two months. It was a welcome response after a disappointing start to the campaign.
He followed that up with further impressive performances against Crystal Palace and Leeds, but unfortunately had to come off towards the end of the first half at Elland Road after Jayden Bogle stepped on his Achilles.
Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur was arguably Tottenham’s best midfielder this season until the Man United game, when he was shown a straight red card for headbutting Luke Shaw.
The subsequent three-game suspension meant he missed all three of Tottenham’s league victories, which heavily brings down his overall rating. He returned from the bench against Leeds at the weekend but did little of note.
Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro simply has not looked himself since winning the World Cup in the summer. Fitness problems have restricted him to just four starts this season, and his latest outing against Leeds was particularly poor.
He was beaten far too easily and far too often down the right, while his usual quality on the ball was nowhere to be seen. That said, it was his first start since mid-September, so perhaps some rustiness was to be expected.
Savio
It has been frustrating that we have only had the chance to watch Savio in four league games this season. The Brazilian is an incredibly entertaining winger, and his presence makes Tottenham’s attack look considerably more dangerous.
Unfortunately, he has not featured since the Man United game because of a muscular injury, and there is still no timeline for his return. Hopefully, we get to see him back on the pitch soon.
Conor Gallagher
Conor Gallagher has largely been asked to play in the number 10 role because of Tottenham’s lack of available options in that position. To his credit, he has been decent.
There have been games where he has looked solid, such as the ManUnited fixture, but there have also been occasions when supporters have been left wondering when Spurs will finally have a proper number 10 available.
James Maddison
James Maddison made his first start for Tottenham in 526 days against Coventry and marked the occasion with an incredible long-range strike.
Unfortunately, he limped off just five minutes into the second half of the following weekend’s clash against Chelsea with a groin injury, and we have not seen him on the pitch since.
Maddison carries the ball brilliantly, and so many of Tottenham’s attacks go through him. It is a real shame that injuries continue to be such a major hurdle.
Marcos Senesi
Marcos Senesi has featured in just two Premier League games this season – against Brentford on the opening day and Man United. In both outings, he was among Tottenham’s better performers.
He is exceptionally good on the ball, although perhaps not quite as dependable defensively as Van Hecke or Van de Ven. Still, it feels rather harsh that a player of his quality has been given so few opportunities.
Destiny Udogie
Tottenham’s first-choice left-back has managed just two starts this season because of persistent fitness problems. Udogie is an excellent player whenever he is on the pitch, but his availability continues to be frustrating.
There is little doubt about his quality. The problem is getting him fit and keeping him there.
Lucas Bergvall
From being heavily tipped to leave the club in the summer to staying and signing a new contract, Lucas Bergvall has had an interesting few months.
He has been handed just two starts despite being largely available, but has not made the most of those opportunities. Tottenham have plenty of depth in his position, and Bergvall will need to do more to make a case for himself.
Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore featured in Tottenham’s first two games of the season, the defeats against Brentford and Newcastle, before joining Bundesliga side FC Koln on loan.
It would therefore be harsh to make any judgement from those 90 minutes. He’s having a great time in Germany, though.
Tosin Adarabioyo
From the little we have seen of summer signing Tosin Adarabioyo, he has already won over a lot of supporters. His only appearance so far came in the start against Coventry, but he made a very positive impression.
He quietly gets on with his job, looks calm under pressure and has shown the qualities Tottenham need from a reliable back-up defender. A promising start to life at the club.
Richarlison
All 68 minutes came during Tottenham’s opening-day defeat to Brentford, after which Richarlison was not registered in the club’s Premier League squad. There is therefore no meaningful rating to give him.
Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski missed the entirety of last season through injury before finally returning against Coventry as a late substitute. He has since made brief cameos against Chelsea, Palace and Leeds, receiving increasingly more minutes off the bench.
Understandably, the Swede is still working his way back to full fitness after such a long absence. It is too early to give him a rating, but simply having him back on the pitch is encouraging.
Ben Davies
Ben Davies has made two substitute appearances this season, against Coventry and Chelsea. He even managed to score a delightful trivela in the former, which was a 10/10 moment in itself.
Unfortunately, 22 minutes are not enough to give him a meaningful season rating.
Mykhailo Mudryk
Mykhailo Mudryk came off the bench in the goalless draw against Nottingham Forest, making his first competitive appearance in nearly two months. However, he suffered an ankle injury afterwards and has not featured since.
There is simply not enough to judge the summer signing on yet.
Luca Williams-Barnett
De Zerbi finally handed the Tottenham academy graduate his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace, and the youngster made quite an impression in his two minutes on the pitch.
He came off the bench again against Leeds, but could not repeat that impact in very different circumstances. At just 18, there is plenty of time for Williams-Barnett to make his mark.