As Tottenham Hotspur complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes, we take a look back at all the Portuguese players who have represented the club.Tottenham Hotspur are showing real intent in the summer transfer window, leaving many fans excited.So far, the Lilywhites have completed four signings – Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka on free transfers, while Jan Paul van Hecke stands as the biggest purchase to date at £52m.It was announced yesterday that after a series of negotiations with West Ham United, Spurs had finally agreed an £85m deal to sign Mateus Fernandes.Fernandes is now Tottenham’s all-time record signing, surpassing the £65m purchase of Dominic Solanke back in 2024. However, that particular record will only stand for a matter of hours before Sandro Tonali walks through the Hotspur Way doors.But what other Portuguese stars have worn the famous Lilywhite shirt over the years?Can you name the other eight Portuguese Tottenham players before scrolling down? We’ll give you a clue, one of them played a big role just last season…Photo by Luis Loureiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesFernandes set to become ninth Portuguese player at TottenhamFernandes is a player with huge potential, and his arrival has left many West Ham fans frustrated, as Spurs poach one of their best players for the second season running.Fernandes is of Portuguese descent and has earned one senior cap so far in his career, following in the footsteps of eight previous Portugal-born players at Tottenham.Last summer, Joao Palhinha became the eighth Portuguese signing after joining on loan from Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old went on to enjoy an impressive season, scoring seven goals in 45 appearances and playing a key role in securing Spurs Premier League status.Tottenham will hope Fernandes can eclipse his compatriots from the past. The most goals scored by a Portuguese player at Spurs remain Palhinha’s seven, while the longest stay stands at three years, and the most appearances at 57. If Fernandes can surpass these records, he will surely prove to be a top signing for Tottenham both now and in the years to come.PlayerPositionFromUntilPrevious clubLater clubMatchesGoalsJoão PalhinhaMidfield03.08.202530.06.2026Bayern MunichBayern Munich457Gedson FernandesMidfield15.01.202031.01.2021SL BenficaSL Benfica14–Ricardo RochaDefender23.01.200731.08.2009SL BenficaStandard Liège18–Pedro MendesMidfield01.07.200401.01.2006FC PortoPortsmouth FC361Edson SousaCentre-forward01.07.200401.08.2005PSV EindhovenZamalek SC––Hélder PostigaCentre-forward01.07.200309.07.2004FC PortoFC Porto242José DominguezAttack08.08.199713.11.2000Sporting CP1.FC Kaiserslautern575Marcel LavinierDefender––––1–All Portuguese players to have represented Tottenham Hotspur, with their appearances and goals recorded across different spells.READ MORE: Three ways De Zerbi could use Mateus Fernandes in Tottenham’s new-look midfieldThe post Mateus Fernandes becomes Tottenham’s ninth Portuguese player, but can you name the others? appeared first on Spurs Web.