James Maddison
28-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Maddison's story last season was similar to many other Tottenham players, as he was hampered by injuries. He finished with 16 goal contributions despite playing the fewest minutes he's played in a Premier League campaign, just 1,816. If he can stay fit, he could play a key role in Thomas Frank's system as the creator in the center of the pitch, connecting the defense to the offense. If things go well and he's healthy for 30-plus matches, it wouldn't be surprising if he surpassed 20 goal involvements, similar to his peak at Leicester City.
Suffers ACL injury
Maddison is set to undergo surgery for a ruptured ACL in his right knee, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Maddison suffered an ACL injury in the pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul, and it turned out to be much more serious than expected for the Spurs' playmaker. He will undergo surgery in the coming days and begin a lengthy rehabilitation with the medical team, expected to last between nine and 12 months depending on how it progresses. This is a big blow for the player since he was coming back from a long-term injury to the same knee during the pre-season. During his absence, Joao Palhinha and Dejan Kulusevski will likely see increased roles in the midfield under new coach Thomas Frank.
Maddison suffered an ACL injury in the pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul, and it turned out to be much more serious than expected for the Spurs' playmaker. He will undergo surgery in the coming days and begin a lengthy rehabilitation with the medical team, expected to last between nine and 12 months depending on how it progresses. This is a big blow for the player since he was coming back from a long-term injury to the same knee during the pre-season. During his absence, Joao Palhinha and Dejan Kulusevski will likely see increased roles in the midfield under new coach Thomas Frank.
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Suffers bad setback
Maddison suffered a bad setback from his knee injury in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Newcastle in South Korea and was stretchered off the pitch late in the game, coach Thomas Frank confirmed in a press conference. "It's most likely he has a bad injury, we need to be honest with that, it's the same knee as the previous injury. Of course, we don't know the full assessment of it, so we need to see that."
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Features few minutes in friendly
Maddison (knee) has featured for a few minutes in Thursday's 1-0 win against Arsenal in a pre-season friendly, confirming he is back fit for Tottenham.
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Could play again soon
Maddison (knee) is feeling a lot better and could potentially see some minutes against Arsenal in a pre-season friendly on Thursday, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference. "Madders is looking better and better, could also be too early for Arsenal, again, we'll see."
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Makes Asia Tour list
Maddison (knee) is part of the list for Tottenham's Asia tour, the club announced.
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Back in full training
Maddison (knee) stepped up his recovery this week as he returned to full training during the halfway stage of pre-season at Hotspur Way, the club announced.
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Leicester set price tag
Maddison want £60 million for Maddison and won't accept offers below that figure, according to The Telegraph.
ANALYSIS
Tottenham are preparing to table an opening offer of £40 million for the Leicester playmaker, but the Foxes are expected to keep a strong stance regarding the requirements they're holding to part ways with their star playmaker. Maddison is widely expected to feature for a top club in the Premier League in 2023-24 and is not keen on playing in the Championship.
Tottenham are preparing to table an opening offer of £40 million for the Leicester playmaker, but the Foxes are expected to keep a strong stance regarding the requirements they're holding to part ways with their star playmaker. Maddison is widely expected to feature for a top club in the Premier League in 2023-24 and is not keen on playing in the Championship.