Tottenham social media post sums up everything Harry Kane said about 'incredible' player likened to Ronaldinho

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Tottenham fans will be nostalgic for one former star after a recent social media post from the club.

Some hugely talented players have lined up for Spurs in recent years, including Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Heung-Min Son, but a lesser-mentioned name is a favourite among supporters and former teammates alike.

Mousa Dembele made 250 appearances for the club over seven years, and despite not producing the eye-catching numbers of other top midfielders, he is held in high regard by all who watched him closely.

And while he may have left north London in 2019, the huge ability he displayed in their famous white shirt has clearly not been forgotten.

In a compilation video recently uploaded on Spurs' social media platforms, fans were able to relive the Belgian's many quality moments for the club.

Dembele's silky footwork and ability to effortlessly glide past opponents in the centre of the park were on full display in the montage, which was appropriately captioned: "Made it look so easy."

Supporters were clearly delighted to be reminded of the 82-cap former Belgium international's eye-catching displays over the years, and flocked to the comments to show their appreciation.

One commented: "The streets will never forget," alongside a fire emoji.

Meanwhile, others pointed to his lack of recognition compared to other midfielders of his generation.

A fan wrote: "Truly the most underrated player ever to grace the Premier League."

Another said: "TOP TOP PLAYER!!! World class player who never got the accolades that some others get. Majestic."

Some of Dembele's goals and assists were also highlighted in the video, which were arguably the only thing in short supply whilst in N17.

Despite his undeniable talent, the now 37-year-old, who retired from football in 2022, netted just 10 times and registered the same number of assists for Tottenham.

But this has not stopped former peers and rivals from gushing over him, including Kane, who took his goal scoring exploits to Bayern Munich in 2023.

The England skipper played alongside Dembele for the duration of his time in the capital, and was often there to finish off moves that the understated player started with his fine midfield play.

When asked once to name the most naturally gifted player he had played alongside, Kane answered: "Everyone says it, but, Mousa Dembele.

"In terms of technical, strength, power. Just incredible. We saw it in training every day. He wouldn't let anyone come close to him. Amazing ability."

Dembele's list of admirers doesn't end with Kane either, with plenty of others singing his praises, including Manchester City star and former teammate Kyle Walker.

Featuring on Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand's podcast Vibe with FIVE in March, the ex-Spurs defender also hailed him as one of the finest players he has lined up alongside.

He said: "I've said Mousa Dembele countless times. He's a scandal. The only thing Dembele didn't have was assists and goals, but he had stupid talent - it shouldn't have been allowed."

When asked if Dembele would be able to play in City's current side, Walker emphatically said: "One million per cent."

His former manager, Mauricio Pochettino also thought highly of him.

"I always tell him, 'Mousa, when I write a book, you'll be one of my genius players I have been lucky to meet,'" Pochettino said in 2017.

"One was [Diego] Maradona, then Ronaldinho, [Jay-Jay] Okocha and [Ivan] De La Pena. He is a genius too, Mousa Dembele. We always told him, 'If we had taken you at 18 or 19 years old, you would have become one of the best players in the world.' I would have loved to have taken him on at 18."

With a huge fan club already, the much-loved character will surely gain even more admirers if his former employers continue to remind spectators of his incredible abilities.

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