PLAYER PROFILE

Younes Kaboul

Position: Defence

Height: 6'4

Weight: 13st 9lbs

Date of Birth: 1986-01-04 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France

Younes Kaboul

Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of ex-Auxerre defender Younes Kaboul in July 2007.

The 21-year-old stopper had been on Tottenham's wish-list since the end of the 2006/07 season and has finally put pen to paper at White Hart Lane.

Sporting director, Damien Comolli, told the club's official website: "Younes possesses power, great pace and is good on the ball and strong in the air.

"He is a good leader who showed a great desire to come to us, despite interest and offers from numerous other clubs.

"From day one he said 'I want to play for Spurs' and his personality made a big impression on Martin (Jol) and myself.

"He has been a regular in the Auxerre first-team for the past two seasons and is an excellent signing."

Jol himself added: "If you ask people in France who is seen as the hottest prospect in defence they will say Younes Kaboul.

"We are very happy to have him on board. It's important to have quality players in defence and with Younes we have that."