Pedro Porro has already broken a Premier League record for Tottenham this season 

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Pedro Porro has already smashed a Tottenham Hotspur record in the Premier League this season.

The full-back has registered seven assists in the league this term and has excelled while playing in an inverted full-back role under Ange Postecoglou.

Porro’s seven assists is already the most for a Tottenham defender in a full season in the Premier League era. 

When you consider the fact he’s only played 20 league games this season, the achievement is all the more remarkable. 

Only Ollie Watkins and Mohamed Salah have managed more assists this term, with both of the forwards registering a total of eight.

With 17 games yet to play in the league, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Spaniard extend that record over the coming months.

Porro breaks Premier League record for Tottenham

Porro leads the way when it comes to assists from defenders in the Premier League this term, alongside former Spurs man Kieran Trippier.

The Athletic notes that the former Sporting CP man is currently assisting at a rate of 0.35 per 90 minutes in the league.

If he continues at his current rate, Porro will end the campaign with a staggering total of 13 from right-back.

Porro has undoubtedly emerged as a key component in Postecoglou’s side and is statistically their most creative player at the moment. 

Of course, James Maddison has also registered six assists in the league and would have likely improved on that tally had he avoided injury. 

But Porro’s transformation under Postecoglou has been a joy to watch and he’s also improved dramatically when it comes to his work in the defensive third.

The 23-year-old’s eye for a pass has been one huge factor in his development as an inverted full-back this season.

His delivery from set-pieces continues to be a weapon for Spurs, with his latest assist at Old Trafford coming from an exceptional corner. 

If Porro avoids any injuries between now and the end of the campaign, it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise if he scoops the Premier League’s Playmaker award come May.