Tottenham Hotspur have found their spark again in Europe, but one moment from Micky van de Ven stole the headlines, leaving rival fans stunned across social media.
Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways in their midweek Champions League tie against Copenhagen.
Four goals and a clean sheet are impressive for Thomas Frank’s side, who have been under growing pressure following a spell of inconsistent results this season.
However, the pick of the bunch came from Micky van de Ven, whose solo wonder strike saw the Dutchman glide past almost the entire Copenhagen team.
Starting deep in his own half, the defender powered through the midfield, brushing aside challenges before coolly slotting beyond the Danish goalkeeper.
It was a goal that mirrored Heung-min Son’s Puskas-winning strike a few years back against Burnley, when the Korean winger weaved through several Burnley players from his own half before finishing with class.
Rival fans react to Micky van de Ven goal for Tottenham
Rival fans have now given their reaction to Van de Ven’s effort, with many left stunned by the defender’s attacking instincts.
Taking to X, several supporters shared their thoughts. One fan exclaimed: “Is that Gareth Bale?” while another asked: “A centre-back dribbling and moving at that pace – is he capable of playing further up the pitch?”
Another fan added: “Sometimes I feel like this dude could be a winger, his attacking play is incredible.” One more stated: “Why do Spurs always get defenders that turn into super strikers? Gareth Bale vibes.”
A final user compared him to one of football’s greats, writing: “Bro turned into Messi for a moment.”
Van de Ven’s goal adds to his growing influence for Spurs
It might be too early, but that strike is already a serious contender for the Puskas Award this year.
Micky van de Ven has always been known for his electric pace, but this season, he appears to have elevated his game to another level.
The centre-back has now added goals to his repertoire, netting six times in all competitions for Spurs, making him the club’s highest scorer this season.
His ability to surge from deep and finish so convincingly is rare for a defender, and it gives Tottenham an unpredictable edge going forward.
If Spurs can keep him fit, he could well prove to be a genuine difference maker in both boxes, as his mix of athleticism and composure continues to shine under Frank’s system.
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