Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur's ideal defensive lineup for the upcoming season

Left Centre-Back - Jan Vertonghen

Jan Vertonghen is Pochetinno's very own hangdog warrior

Mauricio Pochettino has a preference to deploy a left footed defender in the left center back role, but that is hardly the reason why Jan Vertonghen is regarded so highly by the Argentinean. The Belgian is Pochetinno's very own hangdog warrior who epitomizes his manager's fighting spirit in the team.

Vertonghen is a very good passer of the ball and averaged almost 70 passes per game in the league last season, with 87.52% completion. He even scored a goal last season and can be a threat with his aerial presence in the opposition box. He likes sending in crosses into the box and capable of creating chances from the deep.

At the back, the Belgian is composed and rarely puts a foot wrong. He is a very good tackler, but does not necessarily dive into tackles on every invitation. Vertonghen prefers to use his positioning and stellar anticipation to get the better of the opposition. He has an affinity for dribbling and is also quite good at it.

Jan Vertonghen is a leader at the back for Tottenham and looks set to continue his stellar recent form into the upcoming season for his club.