MICKY VAN DE VEN NEWS

Set for months out Van de Ven (hamstring) will miss multiple months, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Impact Van de Ven is set for a couple of months on the sideline due to a severe hamstring injury. It's an awful turn, especially heading into the busiest part of the season. Youngster Ashley Philips could see some minutes in the senior team with Van de Ven likely out until the new year, if not later.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Van de Ven won't require surgery on hamstring injury Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven won’t require surgery on the hamstring injury picked up against Chelsea. The Netherlands interna...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Helped off Van de Ven had to be helped off with an apparent hamstring injury during Monday's clash with Chelsea.

Impact Van de Ven went down holding his hamstring and couldn't even walk off under his own power. Emerson Royal came on to replace van de Ven, and could be forced into a central defensive role alongside Eric Dier with Cristian Romero suspended for three matches and Ben Davies (strain) sidelined.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win van de Ven registered one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Fulham.

Impact van de Ven kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Monday and his second in a row. He made five clearances for the third time this season as well. He and Christian Romero are quickly becoming one of the best centerback duos in the league and with a favorable run of fixtures coming up, the pair should be able to pick up more clean sheets.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first Premier League goal Van de Ven scored once from two shots (one on target) and won both of his two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Luton.

Impact Van de Ven made decisive contributions at both ends of the pitch, scoring his first goal for Tottenham to become the unlikely match winner. The defender has played almost every minute in the opening eight games and has formed an effective partnership with Cristian Romero.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for starting role van de Ven has contributed two shots, two interceptions, four tackles (two won) and 15 clearances through four matches this season.

Impact van de Ven only joined Tottenham in early August but is already a normal sight on the pitch, starting in all four of their matches this season. He has been solid for them so far, registering two interceptions, four blocks, five tackles (four won) and 15 clearances in the defense. The 22-year-old looks set to be Tottenham's normal starter in central defense beside Cristian Romero this season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Spurs debut van de Ven registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.

Impact van de Ven made his Premier League debut Sunday, starting at center back alongside Christian Romero. He put together a decent performance, racking up two off-target shots, two tackles and five clearances in his full 90 minutes. Given the expensive fee Spurs paid for him, van de Ven will likely be a staple of Spurs backline this season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Spurs move Van de Ven has completed a move to Tottenham from Wolfsburg and signed a six-year deal.

Impact This move had been rumored for a couple weeks and Tottenham finally secure their desired center-back after a breakout 2022/23 in the Bundesliga, starting 31 matches. At 22 years old, van de Ven doesn't have a ton of run at the highest level and it's likely he'll gradually move into the side unless Ange Postecoglou has other ideas. Once going, it could be Cristian Romero and van de Ven who start together at center-back for Tottenham.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out with starting role van de Ven made 33 starts, scoring and assisting once during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact van de Ven broke out in a huge way during 2022/23 and drew the attention of some of Europe's elite clubs. The center-back turned in an exceptional season with 102 clearances, 45 tackles and 11 clean sheets. van de Ven would be the first name on the team sheet in 2023/24 if he remains with Wolfsburg, though interest from some of the top clubs in Europe could see him tempted away.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles Van de Ven recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 6-0 loss versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Van de Ven returned to starting center back after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He's been averaging 3.2 clearances a game after recording 17 in the last six contests.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Van de Ven will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Borussia Dortmund after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Van de Ven missed his first Bundesliga game of the season Sunday while suspended for yellow card accumulation. He should plug straight back into the XI either at left-back or in central defense against Dortmund next weekend.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns one-game ban Van de Ven picked up a one-match ban after being handed a fifth yellow card during Saturday's 5-1 win over Bochum.

Impact Van de Ven has been a nailed-on starter at center-back and left-back but is now set to miss a match due to suspension. Nicolas Cozza is a likely replacement at left-back for Sunday's clash with Mainz, though Van de Ven is likely to remain a long-term piece of the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Wolfsburg to clean sheet van de Ven blocked two shots, made an interception and three clearances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact van de Ven helped Wolfsburg keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Sunday. The clean sheet was the 11th in 28 league starts for the keeper as he leads Wolfsburg with 22 blocks and 89 clearances through Sunday's match.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One clearance on Sunday van de Ven made two tackles (winning both) and a clearance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact van de Ven was a part of the Wolfsburg back line that conceded two goals during Sunday's loss. The centerback has leads Wolfsburg with 86 clearances and 20 blocked shots in his 27 appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Wolfsburg Van de Ven has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract extension with VfL Wolfsburg, the club announced Friday.

Impact Van de Ven has had a breakout season with one goal, one assist and nine clean sheets while playing every single minute (22 games) of Wolfsburg's Bundesliga campaign in central defense. The 21-year-old has now signed on with the club through 2026/27.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in blowout van de Ven had one assist on one chance created, made eight clearances and had three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Freiburg.

Impact van de Ven notched his first assist of the season Saturday as he found Jonas Wind in the 37th minute with a cross. He also had an excellent defensive game, helping his team keep a clean sheet by allowing only one shot on goal. He led the team in both clearances (eight) and blocked shots (three). The Dutch defender has just two goal contributions in 16 appearances, but his and his team's solid defensive play as of late is a good sign moving forward.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of season in win van de Ven scored one goal on one shot on target during Tuesday's 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund. He also made four tackles (three won), one interception and five clearances.

Impact van de Ven was positioned nicely at the far post during a sixth minute corner kick and headed home a loose volley to open the scoring in this contest. It was his first goal of the league season, as the central defender isn't often called upon to score outside of set piece opportunities. His five clearances were a team-high as well, and he played the full 90.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Gladbach van de Ven is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.

Impact van de Ven is good to go after dealing with an undisclosed injury in the buildup to the match. The defender has started every match on the season for Wolfsburg helping his side keep two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Tuesday van de Ven (undisclosed) did not train Tuesday, instead working in the VfL recovery center, Bild.de reports.

Impact van de Ven missing any sort of time would be a major loss for Wolfsburg as the defender has established himself as the keystone in central defense. This has been a true breakout campaign for the defender, who has played every single minute possible. Sebastiaan Bornauw would likely return to the starting XI if van de Ven were to miss Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist van de Ven provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Muninch.

Impact van de Ven wasn't likely to even return during the 2021/22 season, but he came back for the final two matches of the campaign and looked solid. The youngster grabbed his first Bundesliga assist during the draw and couldn't be ending the season on a higher note. van de Ven will hope to compete for a spot in the starting XI every week heading into 2022/23.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Van de Ven (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Furth, according to manager Florian Kohfeldt.

Impact Van de Ven is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but will be out for a few weeks according to Kohfeldt. The defender is a depth option simply looking to break into the starting XI. Van de Ven being out changes next to nothing for real or fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles during debut Van de Ven won two tackles across 34 minutes during a 1-0 win Saturday versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Van de Ven was the only VfL Wolfsburg footballer to win multiple tackles. However, fantasy managers should consider seven Bundesliga and four UEFA Champions League matchups he did not play before Saturday. They shouldn't expect him to log many game minutes (for now) while defenders like Josuha Guilavogui or John Brooks are available.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Wolfsburg Van de Ven signed a four-year contract with Wolfsburg after transferring from FC Volendam, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Van de Ven made 26 appearances in the Dutch second tier last season with Volendam, and the 20-year-old center back -- who was just called up to the Netherlands u21 team for the first time -- now joins Wolfsburg. He is more likely to go out on loan than he is to become a starter this season, but the club will hope he is one for the future.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE