Micky van de Ven Names Messi, Ronaldo and Defensive Icons as Childhood Heroes
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven set aside match preparation briefly to reflect on the football figures who shaped his early interest in the game during an appearance at the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ultimate Grudge Match.
Key takeaways
- Van de Ven was asked about the players he most enjoyed watching as a boy.
- The Netherlands international has established himself as a centre-back for Tottenham.
- The question came during media duties at the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ultimate Grudge Match.
Van de Ven looks back at his football influences
The 24-year-old was put on the spot to identify the game’s leading names who inspired him while he was growing up. The exchange offered a personal break from the defensive responsibilities that have defined his role in Tottenham’s back line.
Van de Ven’s comments came away from the pitch at the gaming event, where he was invited to discuss the footballers he admired before beginning his own professional career.
