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Since emerging on the Premier League scene in February 2018 for Crystal Palace, amid a series of defensive injuries, few defenders have impressed to the extent that Aaron Wan-Bissaka has. Despite only making 35 senior appearances in club football, the 21-year-old has seized his opportunity at Palace emphatically, and now, he’s regarded as one of England’s most promising talents.

Without question, the role of a full-back has been notably modernised in recent years. Formerly, the sole priority was to be defensively sound, yet there’s an expectation for full-backs to be equally proficient in attack and defence; Wan-Bissaka perfectly encapsulates the essence of a modern-day full-back.

For a player with limited senior experience and has yet to attain a full season of Premier League football, the 21-year-old exhibits maturity far beyond his years, and he plays the game with tangible composure. His defensive qualities are immensely refined, and he’s one of the most capable defenders in the league.

The Englishman is excellent at tackling, intercepting and blocking the ball, and his intelligence on the pitch is notable. Similarly, the Palace youth graduate demonstrates tremendous dribbling ability, and his speed is a valued facet of his arsenal.

In less than a year, Wan-Bissaka has developed from being an unknown player within Premier League circles to a vital component in Roy Hodgson’s side, and possibly, the Eagles’ most prized asset. One senses that the call-up to international football, a matter of when not if Gareth Southgate opts to include the right-back in his squad.

Statistically, Wan-Bissaka is one of the most dominant defenders in England’s top-flight. He ranks joint second for the highest number of tackles in the Premier League with 96. Unsurprisingly, Crystal Palace have conceded the second fewest goals in the bottom half of the Premier League which is a testament to the capability of their defensive unit, of which the 21-year-old is a vital figure.

Perhaps, the most impressive aspect of watching Wan-Bissaka play is his capacity to dictate one-on-one battles with attacking players, and generally, he’s unfazed by every challenge he faces on the pitch.

To have a player as talented as the Palace right-back would be greatly welcomed by most Premier League outfits, particularly given the defender’s age and the scope for further improvement. In the previous 12 months, the Englishman has enjoyed a dramatic and fruitful rise to stardom, and his footballing pedigree would be further elevated by playing for a club of greater quality.

There’s a tendency within the media to overestimate and inflate the actual ability and potential of Premier League youth products, particularly young English players, but since making his senior debut, Wan-Bissaka has shown that he’s utterly at ease in one of the world’s most competitive and combative divisions.

A player of his talent and enormous potential can reach the upper echelons of elite football, and a move to a top-six Premier League club could prove to be of immeasurable benefit to his development. One team that could prove to be an ideal fit for the youngster is Tottenham Hotspur.

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While recognising that Palace has given Wan-Bissaka the platform to demonstrate his quality, and have facilitated his meteoric rise to stardom, playing for a team laden with internationally renowned talents can only improve one’s skill set.

In the form of Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham have an astute tactician and a manager that has continually demonstrated his willingness to entrust young players, while markedly accelerating their development and helping to broaden their attributes.

Despite being an astute purchase, Kieran Trippier is player that Tottenham can improve upon, and Wan-Bissaka could be the consummate fit for the attractive and expansive style of football that Spurs seek to employ.