WhoScored Gameweek 9 breakdown: Trio of Tottenham stars highlight Premier League Team of the Week

Three Tottenham Hotspur players earned spots in WhoScored's official Premier League Gameweek 9 Team of the Week following their impressive performance against Crystal Palace. Tottenham Hotspur 's 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace not only secured their third consecutive Premier League win under Roberto De Zerbi, but it also resulted in major individual recognition across statistical evaluation platforms.

According to the official WhoScored Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 9 published on X, three Spurs performers earned places in the XI: central defender Jan Paul van Hecke (8.36), left-back Andy Robertson (7.60), and versatile forward Mohammed Kudus (7.91). Together, the trio showcased the tactical versatility and numerical supremacy that defined Tottenham's dominant performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Jan Paul van Hecke (Match Rating: 8.36) Topping WhoScored's charts among all Premier League central defenders in Gameweek 9, Jan Paul van Hecke put on a complete two-way performance. The 25-year-old Dutch international netted Tottenham's second goal in the 73rd minute, reacting quickest on the turf to head home a rebound, while recording a match-high five shots and creating three scoring chances from central defense.

Van Hecke's distribution was equally historic. Functioning as De Zerbi's primary build-up quarterback,he completed 143 of his 151 passes(94.7% accuracy), broke Palace's defensive lines 14 times, and played 29 passes into the final third.

Defensively, he won all four of his aerial duels and anchored a backline that restricted Palace to just two touches in the Spurs box, earning him the second-highest match rating across the entire division. Mohammed Kudus (Match Rating: 7.91) Occupying the right side of WhoScored's Gameweek 9 attack, Mohammed Kudus earned a 7.91 match rating for his role in unlocking Palace's compact defensive block.

Operating across attacking midfield and wide positions, the Ghanaian star was a constant thorn in the opposition's side, combining sharp footwork with powerful forward progression. Kudus was heavily involved in Spurs' 67 touches inside the opposition penalty area, constantly driving past markers to carve out dangerous cutbacks.

His high-volume threat down the right flank complemented Tottenham's possession control, ensuring Palace's defense remained under continuous pressure throughout the 90 minutes. Andy Robertson (Match Rating: 7.60) Rounding out Tottenham's representation in the Team of the Week, Scottish international Andy Robertson posted a 7.60 rating at left-back.

Robertson provided immense width and delivery quality along the left touchline, completing 85 of his 89 pass attempts (95.5% accuracy) and delivering 4 accurate crosses from 7 attempts, the highest tally among all Premier League defenders in Gameweek 9. Robertson also logged 3 key passes, enabling Tottenham to sustain continuous waves of attack while ensuring complete defensive stability in transition.

Having three separate players selected across defense and attack underscores how effectively Roberto De Zerbi's high-possession principles are elevating individual output. With Van Hecke commanding the central build-up, Robertson stretching play wide, and Kudus driving the final-third intent, Tottenham's baseline form continues to be backed by division-leading statistical metrics.