MICKY VAN DE VEN’S father Marcel is a well-known former secret agent turned TV star within the Netherlands.
Van de Ven, 22, is on the trail to stardom in England after a superb begin to life at Tottenham.
Marcel van de Ven is Tottenham star Micky’s dadCredit score: Instagram @marcel.v.d.ven
The previous secret agent is a TV star on Dutch present HuntedCredit score: Twitter @ESPNUK
His kind for the Prem desk toppers not too long ago earned him a global debut for the Dutch nationwide crew.
However he should have a good approach to go to usurp the celebrity of his dad in his homeland.
Marcel van de Ven labored as an secret agent in a secret unit liable for preventing main crimes.
He later transitioned to TV work, changing into the lead detective on Dutch sequence “Hunted”.
On the truth present, a crew of consultants are tasked with monitoring down “fugitives” on the run.
His reputation has additionally seen him pen an autobiography.
Such is the demand that the e book has turn into a bestseller.
His son has rapidly turn into among the finest centre-backs within the Premier League, however issues haven’t at all times gone so easily.
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Van de Ven, 22, has had a superb begin to life at SpursCredit score: Rex
Final month, Van de Ven spoke of how his father’s phrases of encouragement helped him when it appeared like he could also be launched by second-tier Dutch aspect Volendam.
He instructed the PA: “My dad [Marcel] helped me additionally so much at Volendam.
“It was a tough scenario for me as a result of when individuals say they don’t belief you when you’re 17-years-old, possibly you must search for work or one thing.
“You need to have a second alternative should you can’t make it to be knowledgeable soccer participant and you must change.
“I stated to my dad, ‘possibly I’ve to work,’ and he was like, ‘no! Belief me. Sooner or later an individual will come, you’ll get your probability and seize it’.
“So, I saved working, pushing, pushing, pushing and there was the possibility and I grabbed it.”
After breaking into Volendam’s first crew, Van de Ven earned a £3.15million transfer to Wolfsburg in 2021.
Following two years within the Bundesliga, the 6ft 4in ace moved to Tottenham in a £43m change.
He has performed each minute in all competitions to this point this season, and even scored the successful objective towards Luton.
Van de Ven turned a full Dutch worldwide earlier this month, that includes in matches towards France and Greece.
Dad Marcel has been an enormous affect on defender Van de VenCredit score: Instagram @marcel.v.d.ven
Van de Ven’s dad supported him by means of tough spells earlier in his professionCredit score: Instagram @marcel.v.d.ven