Micky van de Ven
25-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
Active at left-back
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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van de Ven played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Japan, operating at left-back in a back four and registering one shot on target from a first-half surge forward, along with one cross, while also picking up a yellow card for a tactical foul on Junya Ito in the second half. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was physically dominant for much of the match but was occasionally tested by Ito's pace in behind, contributing to the defensive pressure that ultimately cost the Netherlands late when Daichi Kamada's deflected header found the top corner in the 89th minute. His ability to carry the ball out from the back and cover ground with elite speed gives the Netherlands a unique defensive weapon, and managing his yellow-card situation will be an important consideration for coach Ronald Koeman heading into the next group-stage fixture.
van de Ven played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Japan, operating at left-back in a back four and registering one shot on target from a first-half surge forward, along with one cross, while also picking up a yellow card for a tactical foul on Junya Ito in the second half. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was physically dominant for much of the match but was occasionally tested by Ito's pace in behind, contributing to the defensive pressure that ultimately cost the Netherlands late when Daichi Kamada's deflected header found the top corner in the 89th minute. His ability to carry the ball out from the back and cover ground with elite speed gives the Netherlands a unique defensive weapon, and managing his yellow-card situation will be an important consideration for coach Ronald Koeman heading into the next group-stage fixture.
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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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Available despite finger issue
Van de Ven dealt with a minor finger issue but is available for Sunday's clash against Fulham, coach Igor Tudor said in the press conference. "Small problem for Micky, with his small finger, but he's OK."
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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.