Pedro Porro leads the Premier League in a key stat after his latest assist for Tottenham.
The whole back set up Richarlison to lead them against Leicester on Sunday afternoon.
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Poro’s goal contribution was his 23rd in the league since his debut in February 2023.
During this period, no other defender has more goals and assists.
Instead, only Trent Alexander-Arnold Tied with Poro for the feat.
The 25-year-old made his Premier League debut two years ago in another clash with Leicester.
On that occasion, Spurs were beaten 4-1 at the King Power Stadium following his arrival Sporting Lisbon In the initial loan.
The Spaniard’s move was then made permanent at the end of the campaign in a deal until the summer of 2030.
Poro’s assist on Sunday was his 15th in 72 Premier League appearances alongside eight goals in the competition.
Meanwhile, he has contributed a total of 26 goals in 85 matches across all competitions.
the former Manchester City Man has been key for Spurs since arriving in north London.
Throughout his time at the club, Porro has largely avoided injury, with two matches he missed between February and March last year with a strain only keeping him out of action.
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However, his landmark assist against the Foxes on Sunday was largely overshadowed by the visitors’ second-half turnaround.
Jamie Vardy Ruud van Nistelrooy equalized within a minute of the restart before Bilal El Khannass added a second four minutes later.
Defeat means Spurs remain eight points above the relegation zone in 15th place.
Meanwhile, Ange Posecoglou’s poor recent run of results since the start of December now stands at one win in 11 league matches.
