Djed Spence

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/djed-spence

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Djed Spence born?August 9, 2000
2. What is the club affiliation?Tottenham Hotspur
3. What is the international representation?England national team
4. Who is Djed Spence?Djed Spence is a fast soccer player who plays right‑back for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
5. What does a full‑back do in soccer?A full‑back helps defend the side of the field and also runs forward to help the team attack, giving passes and crosses.

Full-back: A defensive player positioned on the flanks of the field, integral to both defensive stability and offensive width in modern football tactics.
Premier League: The highest tier of English professional football, renowned for its competitive nature and global viewership.
Tactical Versatility: The ability of a player to effectively perform multiple roles or positions within a team's strategic setup.
Build-up Play: The process of a team moving the ball from their own defensive third towards the opponent's goal.