Who should replace Micky van de Ven?
CB/LBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Micky van de Ven, the best-fitting centre backs are David Zec, Ko Itakura, Nobel Mendy. David Zec (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Chancel Mbemba at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Micky van de Ven
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Zec | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Ko Itakura | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €8.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Nobel Mendy | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Ilario Monterisi | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Christoph Klarer | Darmstadt 98 | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Fabian Schär | Newcastle United | 32 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Chancel Mbemba | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Enrico Delprato | Parma | 26 | €6.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal | Stade Rennais | 19 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Jarell Quansah | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €48m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiou | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Miloš Veljković | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Micky van de Ven
≈ 100% Micky van de Ven · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Micky van de Ven · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Micky van de Ven · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Micky van de Ven?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Zec (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Micky van de Ven, at 94/100 on profile. Ko Itakura and Nobel Mendy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Micky van de Ven?
Yes — Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Micky van de Ven?
Doppel learns Micky van de Ven's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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