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 September 2026.
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Micky van de Ven is a dynamic, attacking-minded centre-back who excels in contributing to the scoreline, showcasing an impressive knack for non-penalty goals and finishing. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 25% of positional peers, his ability to find the net and his high touch frequency highlight his offensive potential. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, with significant time missed over the past three 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↗ | Famalicão | 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↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 86 | 83 |
* 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 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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