Streak snaps at 191! Micky van de Ven sets insane Premier League record
Micky van de Ven has written his name into Premier League history by setting a new competition record. Tottenham Hotspur central defender Micky van de Ven has officially set a new Premier League record for the most consecutive completed passes in competition history.
According to detailed statistical analysis shared by Statman Dave on X, the Dutch international completed an incredible 191 passes in a row across multiple fixtures before finally misplacing a single distribution attempt during Tottenham's clash with Leeds United. The extraordinary milestone highlights van de Ven's supreme technical composure on the ball, establishing him as one of the most reliable build-up defenders in world football under Roberto De Zerbi.
The Anatomy of an All-Time Passing Streak Van de Ven's historic streak spanned three rigorous Premier League fixtures, demonstrating remarkable consistency across varying match states and defensive systems. The run began during Tottenham's away encounter at Stamford Bridge, where the defender completed every single one of his 40 pass attempts following the 39th minute.
He then followed up that display with a masterclass against Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, completing a flawless 123 out of 123 passes. Traveling to Elland Road to face Leeds United, van de Ven completed his first 28 passes without error before finally recording his first misplaced pass, bringing his record-breaking tally to 191 consecutive completions.
The breakdown of his historic 191-pass streak: Chelsea (A):40/40 passes completed after the 39th minute Crystal Palace (H):123/123 passes completed Leeds United (A):28/28 passes completed before his first misplaced pass Micky van de Ven has just MISPLACED a pass. 🔹 40/40 passes completed at Chelsea after the 39th minute 🔹 123/123 vs.
Leeds before his first misplaced pass He has set a new Premier League record of 191 passes completed in a row. Under manager Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham's tactical framework relies heavily on defenders inviting opponent pressure before playing precise vertical passes into midfield.
Van de Ven's ability to maintain a flawless completion rate over such an extended stretch of play illustrates his complete comfort in executing high-risk, high-reward distribution. Beyond his recognized world-class recovery speed in transition, the 25-year-old's newfound status as a Premier League record-holder confirms his evolution into an indispensable, modern ball-playing center-back.