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Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario and Pedro Porro have all been named in the prestigious XI. It marks the first time in club history that Spurs players have been included in the European competition’s elite selection.
Vicario’s Wall of Steel
Guglielmo Vicario turned goalkeeper heroics into an art form during Tottenham’s 15-match journey to glory. The Italian shot-stopper started 9 games and built an almost impenetrable fortress between the posts.
His numbers tell the story of defensive dominance: 4 clean sheets, just 5 goals conceded, and crucially – never shipping more than one goal in any single match.
The 27-year-old saved his best for when it mattered most. Three clean sheets in the final four games included shutouts against Eintracht Frankfurt and Bodo/Glimt on hostile away territory, before denying Manchester United in the Bilbao final.
Romero’s Captain Marvel Season
Cristian Romero didn’t just make the Team of the Season – he dominated every major award going. The Argentine defender scooped both Player of the Match in the final and Player of the Season for the entire competition.
Despite featuring in only 7 of Tottenham’s 15 European matches, Romero’s impact was seismic. He appeared in each of the last 6 crucial games, wearing the captain’s armband for the final 4 matches including that memorable Bilbao triumph.
His leadership from the back proved decisive, including a perfectly weighted assist for Solanke’s semi-final strike against Bodo/Glimt.
Porro’s Attacking Masterclass
Pedro Porro celebrated his 50th appearance of the campaign in style – lifting European silverware while earning individual recognition. The Spanish full-back played 13 of 15 European games, missing just two matches across the entire run.
His attacking output was sensational: 2 goals and 3 assists from defence. Those contributions came at clutch moments too – strikes against Eintracht in the quarter-finals and Bodo/Glimt in the semi, plus another assist against the Norwegian side.
Both Romero and Porro were experiencing their first taste of Europa League football, making their achievements even more remarkable.
Solanke’s Instant Impact
Dominic Solanke proved his summer move from Bournemouth was inspired with a debut season that exceeded all expectations. The striker finished as joint-top scorer alongside Brennan Johnson with 5 goals, while adding 4 assists to his tally.
The 27-year-old featured in 13 of 15 matches and delivered when the pressure was highest. His knockout stage heroics included the quarter-final winner against Eintracht Frankfurt and goals in both semi-final legs against Bodo/Glimt.
Solanke had already shown his big-game mentality with 2 assists during the dramatic round of 16 comeback against AZ Alkmaar.
Historic Achievement
The quartet’s selection represents more than individual brilliance – it’s validation of Tottenham’s complete team performance during their European conquest. From Vicario’s safe hands to Solanke’s clinical finishing, every department contributed to this historic first.
UEFA’s Technical Observer Group selected the team based on performances throughout the competition, making these inclusions particularly meaningful after such a memorable campaign.
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