£80k-a-week: Sunderland AFC’s highest earner from the last 8 seasons
Throughout his illustrious career, Defoe was renowned for his ability to find the back of the net consistently. His journey began at West Ham in 2000, where he quickly showcased his goal-scoring prowess, particularly during a prolific loan spell at AFC Bournemouth, where he notched an impressive 13 goals in his first 12 matches in the third tier. Subsequently, his impressive performances earned him a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2004, where he amassed over 100 goals across two separate spells, interrupted by a brief stint at Portsmouth from 2008 to 2009. During this time, he established himself as one of the Premier League’s most lethal strikers.