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Feb 6, 2024 · Micky van de Ven has sprinted into the history books by becoming the fastest player recorded in the Premier League. The 22-year-old Tottenham Hotspur defender, who hit a top speed of 35.97 km/h playing for Wolfsburg last campaign, went even faster by clocking an astonishing 37.38 km/h against Brentford on 31 January, a record in the Premier ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Ben Foster shocked by how the Netherlands use Micky van de Ven. Speaking on his YouTube channel – The Cycling GK – Foster could not believe that the Tottenham star is struggling to make Koeman’s starting XI.
Feb 8, 2024 · Micky van de Ven has registered the fastest ever sprint by a player in the Premier League. Famed for his incredible speed, Micky clocked a mind-blowing top speed of 37.38 km/h (23.22mph) in our 3-2 win over Brentford last Wednesday - the highest speed by a player on record in England's top flight since records began in 2020.
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- Postecoglou: Van de Ven's speed is elite
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven smashed the all-time Premier League record for top speed during the 3-2 win over Brentford last week - but who else ranks among the elite speedsters?
Spurs fans are raving about the centre-back's ability to apply the afterburners and close runners down - protecting his team's high line.
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The 22-year-old reached a record-breaking speed of 37.38 km/h when he raced back to catch Lewis Keane-Potter, leapfrogging Manchester City speed demon Kyle Walker as the fastest player in Premier League history.
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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou on Micky van de Ven's speed after the Spurs defender was clocked as the fastest player in Premier League history since records began:
"We knew what we were getting from a physical perspective. His speed and ability to recover was elite. It's not just about running fast - football's more than that and you've got to use that in the right way.
"I've been really impressed with the way he has adapted to Premier League football, and being up against top strikers every week. His ability to use that speed in such an effective way in terms of his defensive work has been outstanding for a young man in his first year [of Premier League football].
"Don't forget that before he came to us he only had one year in the Bundesliga, so there's so much more to come from him. I've been really pleased with the way he's gone up to this level and used what he has as his strengths."
Asked whether he fears Van de Ven will pick up another injury when he uses his speed, the Australian replied: "No, you can't think of it that way. It's his game.
"He had the injury against Chelsea, there's always that possibility with high-performing athletes but he has a really good rehab programme and he hasn't missed a beat since he got back.
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Feb 3, 2024 · Instead of going down the more ‘traditional’ route of picking a defensive shirt number, Tottenham Hotspur ace Micky van de Ven has revealed the heart-warming reason behind why he opted to wear...
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Jun 16, 2024 · Micky van de Ven made his international tournament debut on Sunday afternoon, coming off the bench to help the Netherlands see out a 2-1 win over Poland in their opening game at Euro 2024. The defender, 23, came on for Nathan Ake three minutes from the end of normal time, moments after fellow substitute Wout Weghorst had swept in what turned ...
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Micky van de Ven (born 19 April 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays primarily as a centre-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands national team. Regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, he is known for his incredible pace, aerial and tackling ability.
