Who should replace Micky van de Ven?
CB/LBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMicky van de Ven's profile ↗
Micky van de Ven is a centre-back/left-back for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for van de Ven, Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen, with a fit score of 82/100, and Fabian Schär from Newcastle United, also with a fit score of 82/100, are both strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 88 | 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: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 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: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Micky van de Ven?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ko Itakura (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Micky van de Ven, at 94/100 on profile. Nikolai Soyset Hopland and Nobel Mendy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Micky van de Ven?
Yes — Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 83/100 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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