We look at how Hull City’s Jaden Philogene compares to Tottenham’s wingers after they were linked with the player.
- Jaden Philogene has been Hull City’s standout player, attracting interest from top clubs like Spurs for his impressive stats and potential.
- His attacking prowess is evident with 8 goals and 6 assists, putting him in the same league as Son Heung-Min in terms of productivity.
- Philogene’s defensive contributions, including high tackle numbers, make him a good fit for Spurs’ pressing style and wide attacking setup.
- Hull City have had an excellent season so far, with Liam Rosenior’s men in the mix to win promotion to the Premier League.It’s been a real team effort from the Tigers to put themselves in this position, but there’s no denying that Jaden Philogene has been a standout performer for Rosenior.
The summer signing from Aston Villa has been one of the best players in the Championship, with his form attracting plenty of transfer interest.
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Tottenham keen on Jaden Philogene
Recent reports have claimed that Spurs are pushing hardest for the 22-year-old, as they consider making a move for Philogene in the summer window.
- Ange Postecoglou already has a range of quality options out wide, but the England U21 international would offer them even more depth and talent in what is such a key position for the Aussie boss.Plus, the fact Philogene can play down both flanks adds to the appeal, and his age means he has the potential to get even better.
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Comparing Jaden Philogene’s stats to Son Heung-Min, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski
When you take a deeper look into Philogene’s stats, it’s easy to see why he is on Spurs’ radar, and why they see him as a future star.
Of course, it must be noted that he is playing in the Championship, so it’s a huge step up to the Premier League, and all the numbers must be viewed with that in mind.
However, Philogene is an exciting player, who shows all the signs that he would be capable of making that jump up.
Firstly, his eight goals and six assists is an impressive return, and that’s ultimately what all attacking players will be judged on.
Jaden Philogene Championship Stats Season 23/24 at Hull City Games Played Goals Assists 20 8 6 Only Son Heung-Min beats Philogene for goals, and it’s the South Korean who has the same number of assists.
With an xG of 5.8, and expected assists of 4.6, Philogene is exceeding expectations at the moment, but those numbers are still relatively high, which demonstrates his ability to get in the right areas, something that Postecoglou demands.
Jaden Philogene’s defensive contributions
Perhaps the biggest sign that Philogene could be a Postecoglou player comes from his ability to press and defend from the front.
FBref highlights how he has made 47 tackles this season, more than Son (14), Johnson (19) and Kulusevski (40), and it’s only the Sweden international who comes close.
Of those 47, Philogene has made 11 tackles in the final third, with Kulusevski beating that by one.
Therefore, it’s safe to say that the Hull man could adapt to the relentless pressing approach that Spurs adopt, which in fairness, is something Rosenior tries to replicate to a degree.
will suit Spurs’ attacking setup
Another feature of Spurs’ play is the width they keep, which means they require wingers who can beat a man and have pace on transitions.
Philogene has made 729 carries in the current campaign, which is more than Son and Johnson, with Kulusevski coming out on top at 807.
The Hull man has also completed more take-ons (118) than the three Spurs players, proving his individual ability which is key to his game.
Ultimately, Philogene has been superb for Hull this season, and it’s no surprise that he is on the radar of clubs in the top division.
Some may have felt a move to Spurs would be too soon at this stage of his career, but the stats suggest Philogene may have the all-round game to flourish under Postecoglou.
