Djed Spence, whose full name is Diop Tehuti Djed-Hotep Spence is an English footballer of Jamaican origin. Djed Spence is one of the brightest young English football players and one of the pillars of the Tottenham Hotspur defence. In this post, we will find out more about him. Let’s get started.
Djed Spence: All You Need To Know
When was Djed Spence born?
Djed Spence was born on August 9th, 2000 to a Jamaican father and a Kenyan mother. He also happens to be the younger brother of famous actress Karla-Simone Spence.
Djed Spence: Football Career
Middlesbrough F. C.
Signed by Middlesbrough FC on 1 July 2018, having previously been at Fulham’s academy, he made his League Cup debut on 14 August, appearing as a substitute against Notts County FC at Riverside Stadium. Djed Spence made his league debut in a 1-0 win against Charlton Athletic on December 7, 2019, and scored his first league goal in a 1-0 win against Huddersfield Town on the 26th of that same month.
On 11th January 2020, he won the EFL Young Player of the Month award, following his league debut, his first goal, and his three goalless games.
Nottingham Forest
On 1 September 2021, it was announced that Djed Spence would join Nottingham Forest FC on loan for the remainder of the season. Djed Spence scored his first goal for Forest in a 3-0 win against Birmingham City FC on 2 October. He impressed in FA Cup victories against Premier League clubs Arsenal FC and Leicester City FC, scoring the fourth in a 4–1 win over the latter, 10 which led to a transfer to some of the biggest clubs in the world, such as Arsenal, Manchester United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, and Bayern Munich.
He was awarded the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for March 2022. In addition to being nominated for the Goal of the Month award after his long-range goal against Queens Park Rangers FC (which he ultimately won). 15 Having also been nominated for the Championship’s young player of the season award, he clinched a treble of awards in March 2022 by winning the EFL’s young player of the month award for the second time in his career. At the end of the season, they achieved promotion to the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur
On July 19, 2022, Djed Spence’s signing for Tottenham Hotspur FC was announced until 2027. The London club bought Djed Spence from Middlesbrough for a reported fee of 20 million euros. Coincidentally, Djed Spence made his debut for Tottenham in a match against Nottingham Forest (A 2-0 victory).
English National Team
In March 2022, Djed Spence obtained his first international call-up with the England under-21 team for the qualifying matches of the 2023 Under-21 Euro Cup against Andorra and Albania. He made his debut as a substitute during the 3-0 victory for the Three Lions.
Which other stars joined Djed Spence as one of the major signings of Tottenham Hotspur?
Ivan Perisic (Inter), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Yves Bissouma (Brighton), Richarlison (Everton), Clément Lenglet (FC Barcelona), and Djed Spence are some of the big signings of Tottenham Hotspur. The English right-back of Jamaican origin became the sixth summer signing of a Tottenham team that looked very good for the 2022-23 Premier League season. The London based team is just three points behind third placed Newcastle United and very much in the hunt for another UEFA Champions League Spot.
How long is Djed Spece’s contract?
The Tottenham Hotspur organization has signed Djed Spence to a five year contract after buying him from Middlesbrough for 20 million euros. Djed Spence will be on the Tottenham Hotspur payroll till June 2027 at least.
Who are Djed Spence’s rivals for playing time?
Djed Spence, who last season shone on loan to recently promoted Nottingham Forest, with three goals and five assists in 46 games, will fight for a place in Conte’s right lane with former Barça player Emerson Royal and Irishman Matt Doherty, both signed on last summer for Tottenham.
What did Djed Spence say about his time with Nottingham Forest?
An Under-21 international with England on one occasion, Spence wanted to say goodbye to Forest with an emotional message spread through his social networks: “What a great club, what a team, and what a special set of fans. We came from the bottom and reached the top. We turn dreams into reality, I can never thank you enough for the very special journey we shared. Once red, always red”, wrote Djed Spence.