Micky van de Ven (foto: Getty Images)
Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven stunned the Champions League with an extraordinary coast-to-coast goal against Copenhagen, showcasing his pace and power in what may be the goal of the season.
In front of a roaring home crowd in London, Micky van de Ven delivered a moment that fans will be replaying for years. The Tottenham defender, already known as one of the fastest center-backs in world football, scored a goal of breathtaking brilliance in a 4-0 Champions League victory over Copenhagen.
The 24-year-old collected the ball deep in his own penalty area — and what followed was pure, unstoppable momentum. Stride after stride, defender after defender, the distance simply vanished.
Van de Ven sprinted the full length of the pitch, weaving through challenges, powering ahead, and finishing with the composure of a seasoned striker. A run like this is rare in any league — but in the Champions League? Almost unheard of.
After the match, the Dutchman could barely hide his joy:
“This is the best goal of my career!” — Micky van de Ven
And the numbers back up his rise. Van de Ven has already scored six goals this season:
- Three in the Premier League
- Two in the Champions League
- One in the European Super Cup against PSG
Once celebrated mainly for his physical profile and pace, Van de Ven is now proving he is so much more — a defender with courage, confidence, and a striker’s hunger for the decisive moment.
And yes — this may just be the goal of the season.