‘Perfect player’ – Sebastien Bassong claims Spurs star is best in the Premier League
Former Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong believes that Micky van de Ven is the most complete central defender across the Premier League.
Micky Van de Ven is already a Spurs star
Van de Ven has seen his stock rise substantially over the last 12 months since making the switch from Wolfsburg to Spurs.
The Dutchman is already considered by many to be among the best in his position, with the 23-year-old dominating centre-forwards on a weekly basis, with his pace, strength and ability to sense danger.
The Netherlands international’s calming presence at the back is crucial to Ange Postecoglou’s men, given how high a defensive line they play.
The Spurs boss referred to van de Ven as a ‘special footballer’ after the game against Everton last Saturday, admitting that keeping him fit through the season will be crucial to his side’s chances of challenging for major honours (Football.London).
Is Van de Ven one of the best in the Premier League?
Bassong has now waxed lyrical about the Tottenham defender, describing van de Ven as the ‘perfect player’.
When asked about the Spurs centre-back, the 38-year-old told talkSPORT (27/08/24 at 9:00 am): “He is top, top-notch. Honestly, from last season, I couldn’t praise him enough.
“Sometimes I go to the game or watch the game, people keep asking me ‘one defender in the league’. I say van de Ven. For me, he is the overall player.
“He’s quick, strong and good on the ball. He takes risks. Sometimes he oversteps. When he is in trouble, he isn’t panicking. And he is so calm on the ball. So, you know, even when he is in a one-v-one situation, he is going to do the job. He is the perfect player.”
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The most exciting thing about Van de Ven is the fact that he is nowhere near his peak yet and will continue to get better as a footballer as he gains more experience in the Premier League over the coming years.
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