Ange may have discovered Spurs’ next Bale in a “frightening” talent.

Tottenham Hotspur may not have collected silverware in recent years, but they have been home to some world-class talents.

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min formed one of the Premier League’s most lethal strike duos, while stars like Mousa Dembélé and Toby Alderweireld anchored Mauricio Pochettino’s dominant squad.

However, few players have lit up Spurs quite like Gareth Bale. The Welsh winger evolved from a struggling full-back into one of Europe’s most feared attackers, earning a record-breaking £85m move to Real Madrid after his sensational 2012/13 season.

Bale’s Rise at Spurs

Bale’s early years at Tottenham were far from smooth. A serious ankle injury sidelined him for months, and he famously went 24 games without a win, leading Sir Alex Ferguson to suggest he was a bad-luck charm.

However, Harry Redknapp refused to drop him and instead pushed him forward into an attacking role—a decision that transformed his career.

During his first stint at Spurs, Bale racked up 55 goals and 50 assists in 203 appearances. His standout 2012/13 campaign saw him notch 26 goals and 10 assists in just 44 matches, cementing his status as a world-class talent before his move to Madrid.

Could Brennan Johnson Be Tottenham’s New Bale?

While this season has been turbulent for Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs, the squad boasts exciting young talent. Among them, Brennan Johnson stands out as a potential successor to Bale’s legacy.

The £47.5m signing from Nottingham Forest may not be on Bale’s level, but the similarities are striking. Both players are key figures for Wales, and Johnson endured a slow start at Spurs, much like Bale did in his early years.

However, he has since found his form, becoming a reliable source of goals and assists from the wing.

Johnson has already registered 14 goals and 3 assists in 34 appearances this season, averaging a goal involvement every 130 minutes.

While replicating Bale’s 2012/13 heroics is a tall order, Johnson could still hit the 20-goal mark by May.

A Bright Future at Spurs

Tottenham’s season may not have gone to plan, but Johnson’s emergence is a major positive. If he continues his upward trajectory and receives strong support from his teammates, he could become a key figure in Postecoglou’s project—perhaps even Spurs’ next Bale.