Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Wednesday, 05 November 2025, 08:25 / Updated Wednesday, 05 November 2025 08:26
Tottenham coach Thomas Frank (52) compared Micky van de Ven (24) to Lionel Messi (38) after the incredible goal scored by the Dutch defender in the Champions League match against FC Copenhagen, won 4-0.
Micky van de Ven is a competitor for the post with Radu Drăgușin at Tottenham. He scored a sensational goal in the match with Copenhagen, after making a 75-meter run.
Thomas Frank on Micky dan de Ven: “It was like Messi reincarnated in him”
“It was like Messi reincarnated as Micky van de Ven! He ran from his own box to the other to score a fantastic goal. He is our top scorer in all competitions, keep it up,” commented a visibly excited Frank.
Van de Ven's goal was the perfect excuse for the manager after the player ignored him at the end of Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. Frank joked about this situation.
“He can still ignore me if he's upset after a game, as long as he does things like that on the field“, added the Dane, according to sportal.bg.
Thomas Frank, Tottenham coach // photo: Imago Images
Micky van de Ven is one of Tottenham's best scorers this season. Even though he is a central defender by trade, the Dutchman often finishes.
This season, Van de Ven reached 6 goals scored in all competitions in 15 games played, being one of Thomas Frank's most prolific footballers. He has a share of 55 million euros, according to the specialist website transfermarkt.com.
The team of Radu Drăgușin and Van de Ven ranks 7th in the Champions League, with 8 points obtained in the first 4 stages. In the domestic competition, Tottenham is in 6th position, with 17 points in 10 games.
The standings in the Champions League
