Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has been named in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week following a standout performance in the club’s 3-2 victory over Burnley, joining an elite list of players recognised by BBC Sport pundit Troy Deeney.
Bassey contributed a goal and delivered a commanding defensive display, combining attacking threat with reliability at the back to help secure all three points for the Cottagers as he departed for AFCON 2025.
Deeney praised Bassey’s style and personality, saying, “He might be my favourite personality in football – happy-go-lucky, plays with his heart on his sleeve. He’s going to make mistakes but doesn’t try to be perfect or polished and it was another dominant display by him.”
The former Watford striker noted that while Bassey appeared at fault for Burnley’s opening goal, the error was ultimately not his responsibility, highlighting the defender’s composure and influence throughout the match.
