Extremely quick and fast for a center-back, making him excellent at chasing down attackers and covering defensive gaps.

Aggressive with quick reactions and exceptional interceptions, consistently disrupting opposition plays.

Man marking and blocking are top-tier, keeping attackers under constant pressure and denying space.

Standing tall at 6.4 with solid physicality, van de Ven is incredibly strong and dominates in physical duels.

Both sliding and standing tackles are beastly, making him highly effective in winning the ball back cleanly.

Rarely gets stunned in challenges, maintaining composure and recovering quickly in tight situations.

Engages in solid duels and performs flawless behind tackles, adding to his defensive mastery.

Great heading ability, making him a threat in aerial duels both defensively and offensively during set-pieces.

Passing is reliable, allowing him to contribute effectively to build-up play.