George Abbott (footballer) explained

George Abbott
Full Name:George Benedict Abbott[1]
Birth Date:2005 8, df=y
Birth Place:Islington, England[2]
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Tottenham Hotspur
Clubnumber:77
Youthyears1:2012–2023
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:27, 28 May 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:19:24, 28 May 2023 (UTC)

George Benedict Abbott (born 17 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur.

Club career

A youth product of Tottenham Hotspur since the age of seven, Abbott worked his way up through their youth categories. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 15 March 2023.[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Tottenham Hotspur when he came on as a late substitute in a 4–1 Premier League win over Leeds United on 28 May 2023.[4]

In the 2023-24 season, Abbott captained Tottenham Hotspur U21 to the Premier League 2 title.[5]

International career

Abbott is a youth international for England, having played for the England U18s.[6]

Playing style

Abbott is a versatile player who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He can also play along the backline, and broke out in the 2022–23 season as a right-back.[7] He is a tenacious player with good pace and skill on the ball, and can cover a lot of ground on the pitch.[2]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tottenham Hotspur U212022–231010
Tottenham Hotspur2022–23Premier League1000000010
Career total100000001020

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022/23 Premier League squad lists. www.premierleague.com. 16 September 2022. 28 May 2023.
  2. News: My piece on talented and versatile Spurs Academy player and second year scholar – George Abbott. 28 May 2023. superhotspur. 28 July 2022.
  3. Web site: First professional contract for Abbott. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 15 March 2023. 28 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Leeds 1-4 Tottenham: Harry Kane nets twice to relegate Leeds from Premier League but Spurs miss out on Europe. Sky Sports. 28 May 2023. 28 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Spurs U21 v Sunderland U21, 2023/24 Premier League 2 . 2024-06-03 . www.premierleague.com . en.
  6. Web site: Manic three minutes settles Croatia versus England MU18s clash. Leanne. Hides. 22 March 2023. 28 May 2023. www.EnglandFootball.com.
  7. Web site: Tottenham have 11 talented wonderkids to watch out for in the club's academy. Alasdair. Gold. 8 May 2023. 28 May 2023. www.FootballLondon.com.