Tottenham may have two top-class left-backs at their disposal in Destiny Udogie and Andy Robertson, but the question remains: who truly deserves the starting spot based on recent performances? Let’s break it down.Tottenham Hotspur’s summer business saw them bolster their squad and improve depth in several key positions.The Lilywhites spent close to £400 million (€465m) on ten new signings as they looked to improve on their 17th-place finish in 2025-26.However, so far there has been little improvement in terms of results, with Spurs remaining in the bottom three after a winless opening six matches. A few players, though, have looked positive for Tottenham.Credit: @thatfootballphotog / InstagramAndy Robertson impresses after free transfer to TottenhamAndy Robertson is one such player who has looked good for Spurs and, interestingly, was one of their cheaper acquisitions this summer.Tottenham did not pay a fee for the full-back, who arrived on a free transfer following the expiration of his Liverpool contract. So far for Spurs, Robertson has featured five times in the league, with four of those being starts.A. RobertsonTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances5Minutes Played367Average Rating6.76Goals0Tackles5Blocks3Interceptions3Duels Won10Fouls Committed1Yellow Cards0Red Cards0Stats correct as of 12 October 2026.In those appearances, he has looked impressive, with no player creating more big chances than the 32-year-old, who has created three big chances and even secured an assist in the Lilywhite shirt. In terms of chances created per 90 minutes, Robertson ranks second among Tottenham players with two per 90 and eight overall this season.The defender also finds himself in the top five for another key offensive stat, ranking fourth for line-breaking passes per 90 minutes with 12.5.Robertson and Udogie battle for Tottenham left-back spotHowever, despite these impressive underlying metrics, Robertson is not a guaranteed starter for Spurs. The veteran is currently competing for the left-back role with Destiny Udogie.Udogie has not started as many games as the Liverpool man this season due to injuries, with the full-back having only started two matches.D. UdogieTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances4Minutes Played166Average Rating6.77Assists0Tackles2Blocks0Interceptions3Duels Won11Successful Dribbles0Fouls Committed3Yellow Cards1Stats correct as of 12 October 2026.In the games Udogie has played, he has looked equally impressive, although Robertson tops many key attacking metrics in comparison.One area where Udogie surpasses the 32-year-old, though, is line-breaking passes, with the Italian averaging 15.7 per 90 minutes.But while Robertson is averaging two chances created per 90, Udogie sits at 0.6 and is yet to create any big chances.Defensively, however, Udogie appears the stronger option. He makes more defensive contributions per 90 minutes with 5.6, compared to Robertson’s 4.9.The Italian also averages more interceptions with 1.7 per 90, while the former Liverpool full-back manages 0.7. In terms of recoveries, the young left-back records 3.9 per 90 compared to the veteran’s 3.7. He also wins possession higher up the pitch more frequently, regaining the ball in midfield 0.6 times per 90, while Robertson does so 0.2 times.The statistics suggest Robertson is currently the better attacking option, while Udogie provides greater defensive solidity.However, the margins are not entirely one-sided, with the numbers relatively close. Udogie has not had a consistent run of games and is yet to find his attacking rhythm, but past performances show he is capable of creating chances.Robertson, on the other hand, while strong offensively, has already made a few defensive errors leading to goals this season.When fully fit, Udogie looks the more balanced option, with his attacking numbers likely to improve as he plays more regularly.READ MORE: ‘Nowhere near good enough’ – Alan Shearer disagrees with De Zerbi on Dominic SolankeThe post Andy Robertson vs Destiny Udogie: Who should be Tottenham’s first-choice left-back? appeared first on Spurs Web.