Micky Van Der Ven played a crucial role in Tottenham’s 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, contributing significantly at both ends of the pitch. In this match, after Spurs and Forest were locked at 1-1 following an own goal by Murillo for Spurs and Chris Wood’s equalizer for Forest, Van Der Ven and Pedro Porro scored within a five-minute span early in the second half. Van Der Ven’s goal, which came in the 53rd minute, was particularly remarkable. Receiving a square ball on the edge of the 18-yard box, he unleashed a powerful shot that left Forest’s goalkeeper, Mats Sels, with no chance of making a save. This goal was described as an “incredible shot” and was pivotal in securing Tottenham’s win, pushing them further up the league table​ (NBC Sports)​.

Micky Van Der Ven, born on April 19, 2001, is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands national team. He began his professional career with FC Volendam in the Eerste Divisie, making his first team debut against Jong PSV during the 2019–20 season. His performances at Volendam, where he also served as captain, led to a transfer to German club VfL Wolfsburg in 2021 for a fee of £3.15 million. Van Der Ven’s exceptional pace and defensive skills were on full display at Wolfsburg, where he recorded the highest top speed of any defender in the Bundesliga during the 2022–23 season.

In August 2023, Van Der Ven moved to Tottenham Hotspur, signing a six-year deal for a transfer fee reported to be around €50m. He made his debut for Spurs in an away match against Brentford at the start of the 2023–24 Premier League season. Notably, he scored his first goal in English football in Tottenham’s 1–0 win at Luton Town on October 7, 2023. Despite suffering a hamstring injury in November 2023, Van Der Ven made a successful return in January 2024, continuing to showcase his skills on the field. His international career includes a debut for the Dutch senior squad in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against France in October 2023, further highlighting his growing prominence on the global stage​ (Wikipedia)​.