Players like Micky van de Ven
CB/LBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMicky van de Ven's profile ↗
The players most similar to Micky van de Ven are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Fabian Schär, Justin De Haas. Doppel rates Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikolai Soyset Hopland scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Micky van de Ven is an attacking-minded centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive goal-scoring record. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower tier among his peers, his finishing ability and non-penalty goals highlight his potential as a threat in the box. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant playing time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Micky van de Ven
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Micky van de Ven
≈ 100% Micky van de Ven · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Micky van de Ven · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Micky van de Ven · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Micky van de Ven?
Statistically, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Micky van de Ven — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Micky van de Ven?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Micky van de Ven, with a 83/100 overall match. Fabian Schär and Justin De Haas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Micky van de Ven?
Yes. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Micky van de Ven?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Micky van de Ven's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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