Player profile
Micky van de Ven
Defender · Tottenham Hotspur
Micky van de Ven joined Tottenham from Wolfsburg in August 2023. His route began in Dutch football with Volendam.
Career
He joined Volendam’s youth team in 2013 and made 48 senior appearances before moving to Wolfsburg in August 2021. Tottenham recruited him two years later.
His pace supports an aggressive defensive line. In his first Tottenham interview, he explained that he was comfortable carrying the ball and defending with space behind him.
How they play
Van de Ven combines recovery speed with composure in possession, qualities highlighted in Tottenham’s introduction to the defender.
Bio
Club career
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2023
- VfL Wolfsburg2021–2023
- FC Volendam2019–2021
International career
- Netherlands national association football teamSince 2023Current
Youth caps: U21 (2022–2023)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
A clearance that protected a European title2025
His acrobatic goal-line clearance helped Tottenham preserve a 1–0 lead in the Europa League final.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — KrispyKrumpetsCC BY 4.0
Read for this profile
- Tottenham — Micky van de Ven biographyOctober 19, 2026
- Tottenham — Van de Ven on joining SpursOctober 19, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 19, 2026.
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