Dimitar Berbatov: 'I never thought I'd be talking about Spurs battling for survival'

If you have ever caught yourself scrolling on Instagram Reels or TikTok, chances are you have come across a retired forward “building” their perfect Premier League striker.In almost every category, the options are plentiful and debate-worthy. Wayne Rooney chose Cristiano Ronaldo for heading and finishing, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for speed. Alan Shearer opted for Duncan Ferguson for heading and Andy Cole for finishing, though he would be an appropriate pick for both. There are almost zero undisputed masters of one skill across all Premier League strikers, but when it comes to first touch, there is only ever one answer: Dimitar Berbatov.Advertisement