How can Tottenham make sure they sign up another future Ballon d’Or winner?

Following Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, the writer examines how Tottenham Hotspur can unearth or recruit their next generation of world-class talent. The article highlights how Tottenham previously nurtured global stars such as Kane, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, and Son Heung-min, but questions how the club can continue that succession in an increasingly competitive transfer market.

The writer argues that modern data-driven recruitment makes finding bargain young talents more difficult, leading Spurs to spend heavily instead. While previous high-profile signings focused on established players, the writer suggests recent additions like Xavi Simons and £85m midfielder Mateus Fernandes represent Tottenham's best chance of developing elite, transformative star quality again.