Tottenham Hotspur defeated relegation-threatened Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon having come from behind. Toby Alderweireld had a mixed afternoon in the Midlands – by scoring an own-goal to hand the home side the lead inside 10 minutes and then he equalised with a striker’s finish in front of the Holte End to level things.
The Belgian, recently signed a contract extension back in December, shortly after Jose Mourinho’s arrival. The deal will see the 30-year-old remain with the club until 2023.
Is Toby Alderweireld the club's best defender?
Yes
No
The former Atletico Madrid defender was the first to be critical of his own display via social media and here is how some of the supporters have responded.
Well done, Toby. A great finish today and many congratulations on the birth of your son. ?
— Nick Davison (@nick_davison10) February 16, 2020
But you still played so well. Thank you, safe journey home???
— Joanne Muhammad (@joannethejenius) February 16, 2020
Totally disagree with you Toby. I thought you were excellent today. The amount of times you covered the fullbacks & stopped Grealish who was really dangerous today. @HKane would have been proud of that finish too. Also congratulations on the birth of your baby ?. #COYS
— Steve Freeman (@Steve_Devon58) February 16, 2020
Your goal was amazing ?
— a (@springmontage) February 16, 2020
Toby… that goal… just… ???? one of our best of the season no doubt.
Big three points. COYS!
— Lara © (@laazarini7) February 17, 2020
Not every day you get on the scoresheet … twice ??
— Mads ?? (@danishspurs) February 16, 2020
What do we think?
Alderweireld, currently valued at £31.5m (via Transfermarkt.co.uk) has played 191 times for the North London club and was a crucial part of the team that suffered a heartbreaking defeat in last season’s Champions League final. We believe the arrival of Jose Mourinho is what persuaded him to sign on the dotted line and so fans may well have reason to think he will continue to play a key role moving forward.