Micky van de Ven
25-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
Strong defensive display
van de Ven had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Sweden.
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van de Ven delivered a composed and energetic display in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, winning one of his two tackles, making one clearance and creating one chance as the left back in coach Ronald Koeman's back four, also completing 41 passes and contributing to the attacking transitions that stretched Sweden's defensive shape throughout. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was tested by Sweden's counter-attacks, particularly when Alexander Isak was released in behind, but recovered his position effectively on multiple occasions and showed the ball-carrying ability from deep that gives the Netherlands a unique offensive dimension from defensive positions. Now heading into the knockout stage unbeaten across two group games, van de Ven will be one of the first names on Koeman's teamsheet, with his combination of pace, reading of the game and progressive carrying making him one of the most dynamic left back remaining in the tournament.
van de Ven delivered a composed and energetic display in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, winning one of his two tackles, making one clearance and creating one chance as the left back in coach Ronald Koeman's back four, also completing 41 passes and contributing to the attacking transitions that stretched Sweden's defensive shape throughout. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was tested by Sweden's counter-attacks, particularly when Alexander Isak was released in behind, but recovered his position effectively on multiple occasions and showed the ball-carrying ability from deep that gives the Netherlands a unique offensive dimension from defensive positions. Now heading into the knockout stage unbeaten across two group games, van de Ven will be one of the first names on Koeman's teamsheet, with his combination of pace, reading of the game and progressive carrying making him one of the most dynamic left back remaining in the tournament.
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van de Ven registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Japan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
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Set for backline role
van de Ven has been named in Ronald Koeman's squad for the 2026 World Cup and is expected to start at center-back, though his ability to operate at left-back also gives the Netherlands valuable tactical flexibility in the defensive unit.
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Keeps clean sheet Saturday
van de Ven registered two tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.
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Returns from ban
Van de Ven is no longer banned and is an option again.
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Sent off versus Palace
Van de Ven received a straight red card after 38 minutes of Thursday's meeting with Crystal Palace.
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Contract talks stall
Contract talks between Tottenham and van de Van have stalled, according to Football Insider.
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The star center-back wants to leave the club due to their lack of success, and it's unclear whether van de Ven will decide to sign a new contract with the Spurs in case they avoid the drop. For what it's worth, Liverpool are ready to make a move for van de Ven in case the Dutchman doesn't sign a new deal with the Spurs.
The star center-back wants to leave the club due to their lack of success, and it's unclear whether van de Ven will decide to sign a new contract with the Spurs in case they avoid the drop. For what it's worth, Liverpool are ready to make a move for van de Ven in case the Dutchman doesn't sign a new deal with the Spurs.