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

Right Centre-Back - Toby Alderweireld

Toby Alderweireld is one of the best defenders in the league

Toby Alderweireld has been an ever present figure in Mauricio Pochettino's team in recent years and while his future had been a cause of concern of late, it looks like the Belgian is all set to stay at Tottenham in the upcoming season. It is criminal to think that Alderweireld had a release clause of just £25m this summer, but somehow, Spurs managed to hold on to him.

The Belgian is certainly one of the best defenders in the league and is the calm and composed figure at the back that keeps the Tottenham team ticking. Alderweireld also has a stellar partnership with his countryman Vertonghen at the heart of the Spurs defense. At the back, the Belgian is the ball playing center back who likes to initiate attacks from the deep. He is the architect of Tottenham's style of play, providing the depth to Tottenham's fast and fluid style of play. Last season, he averaged around 70 passes per game with almost 89% completion rate in the league.

This season too, Alderweireld will be an important part of Pochettino's team, as Spurs attempt to finally break their Silverware jinx.