Spurs finally returned to winning ways for the first time in 2026 with a late 1-0 victory over Wolves. While Pedro Porro may not have grabbed the headlines as much as he did against Brighton, the right-back still showed how undeniably important he is to Tottenham.Though Porro was not the man of the match on the ground, it remained one of Spurs’ more reliable passages going on for a part. His desire to get forward and deliver from out wide offered Tottenham some sense of purpose in possession during a game where clear chances were naturally rare.One of the more prominent attacking presences early on was Randal Kolo Muani, who started but was replaced by Tel at halftime and did not resume. A large chunk of that was within a scorching first 20 minutes, when Porro’s awareness to aim for runs in behind arrived in spades for the French forward’s threat. Even though Kolo Muani’s passing was wayward, those combinations being initiated from the Spaniard accounted for some of Spurs’ most dangerous moments in the first period.Photo by Freddie Yeo/MB Media/Getty ImagesPedro Porro’s importance to Tottenham is reflected in the statsThat steady influence was reflected in his match statistics, according to FotMob data. Porro finished the game with 99 touches, underlining just how involved he was throughout, while also completing 18 passes in the final third and creating two chances.99 touches18 passes into the final third3 touches in opposition box12 defensive contributions6 tackles, 5 clearances, and 6 recoveries75% passing accuracy8.1 match rating (joint highest for Tottenham)These were not necessarily numbers that desperately screamed domination, however they do illustrate his relative significance within the framework of Tottenham’s attacking play, which on a day such as this was decided by small margins, was fine, and where control was not always assured.Defensively, he also contributed with 12 actions, showing a balanced performance that combined attacking intent with defensive responsibility.Why Porro is more than a full-back for SpursWhat is still the best aspect of Porro’s game is his role within this Tottenham team. He’s not a full-back in the traditional sense where he is concerned with purely his defensive duties; instead, he’s expected to provide width, drive and attacking intent.Even on a day when Spurs failed to make full use of their qualities, he still maintained a consistency to his output and was one of the only men consistently driving Spurs forward.This consistency rather than flashy individual moments is shaping his performances.This was not a star performance from Pedro Porro, nor did it need to have been. On a day when Tottenham had to just get the win, the contribution was subtle, it was consistent and, importantly, it was reliable.While Spurs continue to look for a more fluid style, they take a step in the right direction today, and, in Porro, they have someone increasingly reliable to thank.Quietly building his Spain caseThe likes of these performances might not make many headlines, but they still improve his case in international terms. As the World Cup looms large, consistency could prove to be as important as a flashy display.Though the competition in the Spanish team for his spot is vast, the simple nature of his consistent application within the Premier League certainly puts him in contention for being actually the best Spanish right-back alongside Marcos Llorente.READ MORE – Tottenham’s final four Premier League fixtures compared to West Ham and ForestThe post Pedro Porro stats and performance in Tottenham’s win vs Wolves appeared first on Spurs Web.