Micky van de Ven is enjoying a sensational start to the new season under Thomas Frank. The Dutchman has been one of the first names on Tottenham’s team sheet, underlining his growing importance to the North London club. The 24-year-old has been instrumental in helping the Lilywhites record five clean sheets across all competitions so far this campaign — a testament to both his consistency and composure at the back.

The former Wolfsburg defender has been crucial at both ends of the pitch as well. Alongside Cristian Romero, Van de Ven has formed one of the strongest centre-back partnerships in the Premier League this season. Their solid understanding and commanding presence have provided Spurs with much-needed stability and defensive structure, an area that was often lacking in previous campaigns.

Micky van de Ven is enjoying life under Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

Beyond his defensive duties, Van de Ven has also shown a new dimension to his game under Frank. His decisive goal against West Ham United earlier in the season helped Tottenham secure all three points away from home, and he was arguably the standout performer on the pitch that day. The Dutchman’s development under Frank has been remarkable, reflecting the Danish...