Benoit Assou-Ekotto

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Versatile Cameroon international signed for Spurs in June 2006 from French club Lens. Was considered one of the finest prospects in Ligue 1 before switching to the Barclays Premiership, starting in 33 of 38 league games in 2005/2006 as Lens finished fourth. Can play at left-back, left midfield or in a central midfield role.

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Tottenham Hotspur have received a double injury blow following confirmation that both Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto have picked up groin problems. England winger Lennon will miss the next two weeks with a minor strain. However, full-back Assou-Ekotto has been ruled out for four weeks with a more serious injury. The four-week lay-off means the Cameroon international has been forced to... [more»]

A fan has withdrawn his allegation that Tottenham Hotspur full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto assaulted him after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Wolves. The 25-year-old Cameroon international will face no further investigation despite being involved in a confrontation with a supporter as he left the White Hart Lane pitch. The Football Association has also said it will take no further action over the... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has agreed a new contract to stay at the club until 2013. The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on the four-year deal after experiencing an upturn in fortunes at White Hart Lane since the arrival of Harry Redknapp. The Cameroon international netted his first career goal for Spurs with a stunning long-range strike in their 2-1 victory over... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp believes his side were well worth their 2-1 victory over Liverpool on the opening weekend of the Premier League. Benoit Assou-Ekotto's stunning long-range strike just before half-time and a debut goal for new £8million defender Sebastien Bassong after Steven Gerrard had briefly levelled from the penalty spot secured the points for the home side. Liverpool... [more»]

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he has little appetite for defending the trophy he won last year ahead of Friday's FA Cup third round meeting with Wigan Athletic. Redknapp led former club Portsmouth to glory at Wembley last May, but with Spurs battling against relegation from the Premier League while still being involved in the Carling and UEFA Cups, the experienced manager fears... [more»]