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Cristian Romero’s passing record broken by ‘this’ Tottenham star in win over Crystal Palace

Jan Paul van Hecke surpasses Cristian Romero’s passing record in Tottenham’s impressive victory against Crystal Palace.

By Chynelle Dirksz · To The Lane And Back

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:30 PM

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Jan Paul van Hecke broke Cristian Romero's Tottenham record by completing 143 passes against Crystal Palace.
Van Hecke also scored a goal during the match to become Tottenham's current top league scorer.
Tottenham Hotspur set a new club Premier League team record by completing 759 passes under Roberto De Zerbi.

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Jan Paul van Hecke broke Tottenham Hotspur's single-game Premier League passing record during a home victory against Crystal Palace. The Dutch center-back completed 143 passes, surpassing Cristian Romero's previous record of 141 passes set in October 2023. Van Hecke also scored his second league goal of the season to secure Tottenham's third consecutive league win.

Tottenham also established a new club record by completing 759 total passes under manager Roberto De Zerbi, surpassing their previous high of 747. Fellow defender Micky van de Ven completed 123 passes in the match, placing him fifth on Spurs' all-time Premier League list.

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