Ron Jans is impressed by the qualities of Thom van Bergen, a player he believes few other strikers possess. Van Bergen is known for the enormous amount of work he does without the ball, which sets him apart from other forwards. Jans highlights the young player's enormous loopvermogen and his willingness to make meters, both with and without the ball. He also praises Van Bergen as a true team player, a characteristic often lacking in many strikers.
Jans notes that Van Bergen has evolved from a hardworking striker who occasionally scored to a player who can regularly find the back of the net. After six games, Van Bergen has already scored three goals. However, Jans does have a critical point regarding the player's performance in a 4-3-3 system as a single striker, a question that remains unanswered.