“Fast, fluid and has a great skill set” was how former Tottenham player Rafael van der Vaart described Everton midfielder Bamidele Alli.

It has been a torrid few years for Dele Alli, especially on the pitch. Alli was once named among the brightest young players who was going to take the football world by storm. Sadly, the young man, at the prime age of 26, is experiencing a serious plunge in his once burgeoning career.

The latest news on the attacking midfielder is his impending move away from Everton to Turkish club Beşiktaş. This could come as a suprise to many who saw the rise of the creative and brilliant player. Could the ‘many’ also be witnessing his rapid fall? Maybe.

His move to the Goodison Park was a step to revive his already dying career. It’s only eight months with the Toffees but Alli is already on his way to a much lesser glamorous league.

Alli’s disciplinary record, injuries and his suddenly estranged relationship with his parents are some of the issues surrounding his reputation.

How Alli Emerged

Alli burst onto the scene in his debut season at Tottenham Hotspur. He was bought from English League One side, Milton Keynes Dons.

He was a teenage player in the 2014/2015 season when MK Dons shockingly defeated Manchester United in the League Cup. The 4-0 second round match win against the Premier League giants witnessed various scouts from elite clubs across Europe.

Following further impressive performances, the youngster was awarded the League Young Player of the Year for August 2014. Spurs snapped him up early 2015 but was immediately loaned back to MK Dons till the end of the season. He also won the League’s Young Player of the Year award as he helped the Dons gain promotion to the Championship.

At Tottenham, Alli had very decent seasons and made several appearances for the English national team. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2016/2017 season.

His performances have no doubt been more of impressive outings rather than disappointing ones. He was once linked to Spanish giants Real Madrid and several other top clubs in European leagues.

Alli won the Premier League Young Player of the Year award in consecutive seasons. The first of those two campaigns was in fact, his debut season in the English topflight. He scored one of the most beautiful goals we have seen in the Premier League back in January, 2016. It was a 25-yard volley in an away victory over Crystal Palace.

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