Jermain Defoe on Spurs Glory, EPL’s Toughest Defenders & That Surprise Call From Drake

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros sit down with Premier League and MLS legend Jermain Defoe for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most memorable careers in modern soccer.

Defoe reflects on his iconic five-goal performance for Tottenham Hotspur, what it meant to hear Spurs fans chanting his name before his emotional return to the club, and the toughest defenders he battled in the Premier League. He also shares the surreal story of receiving a phone call from Drake ahead of his move to Toronto FC, and gives his take on which MLS players he believes could have succeeded in Europe.

From Premier League glory to MLS insight, this is a must-listen interview with one of England’s most prolific strikers.

 

Timestamps:
(1:00) – Jermain Defoe joins The Cooligans

(6:00) – Memorable moments from his time with Toronto FC

(11:30) – Breaking down Jermain’s legendary Premier League career

(37:15) – Breaking down his decision to join Toronto

(41:00) – Not being at Tottenham for the 2008 Carling Cup win

(46:30) – MLS players that could’ve played in Europe

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