First Team Player Profiles
Giovani Dos Santos
The young Mexican international forward completed his move to the Lane from Barcelona in June, 2008.
'Gio' made an impressive start to his Spurs career during pre-season before an ankle injury early on in the campaign proper halted his progress.
He returned to make a further three First Team appearances - scoring his first goal for the Club in a UEFA Cup tie with Shakhtar Donetsk in February 2009 - before being loaned out to Ipswich Town for the remainder of the 2008/09 campaign.
At Portman Road, Giovani was a hit with Tractor Boys fans as he scored four goals in eight appearances, including a winner against East Anglia rivals Norwich City.
He followed this up by playing a key role in Mexico's success at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA, a tournament in which he was named MVP (Most Valuable Player).
Giovani first shot to prominence as the star of the 2005 FIFA U17 World Championships for Mexico, as well as the 2007 FIFA U20 World Championships.
The son of a former professional footballer, he progressed through the ranks at Barcelona and made 28 senior appearances for the Spanish giants in 2007-08, scoring three goals, before moving to England.
| GIOVANI DOS SANTOS INFO |
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| Name Giovani dos Santos |
| Born May 11, 1989 |
| Position Striker |
| Squad No. 17 |
| Joined Spurs June 2008 |
| Previous Club(s) Barcelona, Ipswich Town (loan) |
