George Abbott (footballer)

George Benedict Abbott (born 17 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur.

Club career
A youth product of Tottenham Hotspur since the age of seven, Abbott worked his way up through their youth categories. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 15 March 2023. He made his senior and professional debut with Tottenham Hotspur when he came on as a late substitute in a 4–1 Premier League win over Leeds United on 28 May 2023.

In the 2023-24 season, Abbott captained Tottenham Hotspur U21 to the Premier League 2 title.

International career
Abbott is a youth international for England, having played for the England U18s.

Playing style
Abbott is a versatile player who is primarily a defensive midfielder. He can also play along the backline, and broke out in the 2022–23 season as a right-back. He is a tenacious player with good pace and skill on the ball, and can cover a lot of ground on the pitch.