PLAYER PROFILE

Benoit Assou-Ekotto

Position: Defence

Height: 5'10

Weight: 10st 12lbs

Date of Birth: 1984-03-24 Arras, France

Benoit Assou-Ekotto

Tottenham agreed a deal to sign left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto from Ligue 1 side Lens in June 2006.

Sporting director Damien Comolli told the club's official website: "Benoit is a young, extremely talented left-back.

"He's versatile and can play in three positions - left-back, on the left side of central midfield and left midfield. He will give Martin (Jol) lots of flexibility on that flank.

"He's regarded as one of the best prospects in French football and is an excellent signing for the club.

"The player is ambitious and has always wanted to play in English football. He was consistent in his commitment to us in the negotiations we had with Lens despite a lot of interest from other clubs and Lens being reluctant to let him go."

Assou-Ekotto is a promising young left back who enjoyed 25 impressive appearances in the 2006/07 season. However, injury struck in 2007/08, meaning he spent much of the campaign on the sidelines.