German Under-21 international midfielder snapped up from Hertha Berlin in July, 2007.
Progressed through the ranks of the Bundesliga club and played 18 times, scoring three goals, for the reserves in the Regionalla Nord aged just 17 in 2004-05.
He was soon in the first team and capped his first season in Germany's top flight by winning the prestigious Fritz Walter Gold Medal Award as the Young Player of the Season.
Berlin-born Kevin played 42 times in the Bundesliga, scoring four goals and added to his experience with six appearances in the UEFA Cup, scoring once.
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Gareth-BaleGareth signed from Southampton in May 2007. The Cardiff-born defender, who turns 18 in July, made his debut against Millwall towards the end of the 2005-06 campaign. He went on to be capped at Under-21 level before becoming the youngest ever Wales international when he came off the bench against Trinidad and Tobago last summer.
His first start came at White Hart Lane in September 2006 when Brazil provided the opposition and a first international goal quickly followed against Slovakia in a European Championship qualifier – making him the country’s youngest goalscorer. The left back currently has six caps and two goals to his name.
Gareth made 45 appearances for Southampton, scoring five goals. "I am just excited to be coming to a big club, a massive club like Tottenham," reacted Gareth on joining. "I want to play in the Premiership, Tottenham is a club pushing forward and I want to be part of its future."
Sporting Director Damien Comolli commented: "We have been following Gareth for a long time now and have been very tenacious, so we are absolutely delighted to get him here. He is a player of great quality and, as we always say, our aim in each window is to improve the quality of the squad.
"Gareth has great physical attributes, he is tall, good in the air and has a fantastic left foot. He is very good on set pieces, he is clever on the ball and his passing selection is excellent.
"He has the ideal combination to become a top, top player and he is only 17."
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Younes-Kaboul
French Under-21 international defender arrived from Auxerre in July, 2007.
The highly-rated central defender made 52 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, scoring two goals. He was a member of the team that won the Coupe de France in 2005 and went on to feature in the UEFA Cup.
Captain of his country at Under-21 level, the 6ft 2" 21-year-old was a member of the French Under-19 side that won the European Championships, staged in Northern Ireland in 2005.
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Darren-Bent
England international striker Darren joined us from Charlton Athletic in June, 2007.
The 23-year-old arrived at the Lane after making 77 appearances for the Valley side in which he scored 37 goals in all competitions during his two-year spell in South London. He began his career as a trainee at Ipswich Town, where he made 141 appearances and scored 55 goals.
The Cambridge-born player won his first England cap against Uruguay in March 2006 at Anfield before doubling his tally at Old Trafford when Greece provided the opposition in August.
Sporting Director Damien Comolli said: “Darren has showed fantastic motivation and desire to join the club and we are absolutely delighted to have him.
“He recognised we have a project here and as a player he wants to work with Martin Jol and showed that all the way.
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Adel-Taarabt
Adel joined us on loan from French club RC Lens in January 2007.
An attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker, Adel can additionally play wide on either wing. He has represented France at U-16, U-17 and U-18 level.
He made his first team debut with the Ligue 1 side in the 2006-07 season.
Sporting Director Damien Comolli said: “Adel is recognised as one of the best talents in Europe for his age group and as a club we’re especially pleased that we beat several leading Premiership clubs to his signature.
“He will be a healthy addition to the squad and is a continuation of our policy of attracting the best young talent as we constantly seek to improve the quality of the team both now and for the future.”
Adel made his first team debut when he came off the bench against West Ham on March 4, 2006 with the team 3-2 down and won the free-kick that led to Dimitar Berbatov levelling the score. Paul Stalteri scored the late goal that made it 4-3.
The midfielder made another substitute appearance away to Chelsea, but on this occasion could not help in overcoming a 1-0 deficit.
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Danny-Rose
Danny, who has only just turned 17, came through the Academy ranks at the Yorkshire club and was on the bench for the Carling Cup tie against Chester City last season.
Danny has impressed on international duty for England Under-17s this year. In February, he started two of three games in the Algarve Tournament and then played in all three matches in the European U17 Championship Elite Qualifying Round, scoring against both Bosnia and Azerbaijan.
He then played in all five games in the European Championship Finals in Belgium in May as England were eventually beaten by Spain in the final.
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