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‘This’ PL star was the only player to win 10 aerial duels in GW7, and he was Tottenham’s 2nd most valuable star in 2025/26

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic topped the aerial duels won in the PL last week.

By Gerard Crispin · To The Lane And Back

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Luka Vuskovic was the only Premier League player to win 10 aerial duels in Gameweek 7.
Brighton signed Vuskovic permanently from Tottenham on July 14 for a reported £46m plus £4m in add-ons.
Vuskovic played the full 90 minutes in Brighton's 5-0 win against Crystal Palace on October 18.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Luka Vuskovic became the only Premier League player to win 10 aerial duels in Gameweek 7 during Brighton's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace on October 18. The 19-year-old played the full match and helped set up an 84th-minute goal by Jack Hinshelwood after his initial headed attempt was saved.

Vuskovic was Tottenham's second-most valuable player in 2025/26 while on loan at Hamburg, but he left Spurs permanently for Brighton on July 14 for a reported £46m plus £4m in add-ons. Meanwhile, Tottenham signed Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52m to strengthen their defense under Roberto De Zerbi.

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