Jan Paul van Hecke
25-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Van Hecke consistently posted strong defensive statistics during 2024/25. From his 34 appearances (33 starts), he contributed to seven clean sheets and managed to get on the scoresheet once, an slight improvement from last season. The physical Dutch defender's key strengths are ground duels and passing, and when healthy, it's hard to see him losing his role under Fabian Hurzeler. The goal for Brighton going forward is more cohesion defensively leading to more clean sheets, which would help Van Hecke's upside as a center-back.
Scores own goal Saturday
van Hecke registered an own goal, one tackle (one won), 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.
ANALYSIS
van Hecke scored the equalizing goal Saturday, he just happened to do so for the wrong team. A threatening Mohammed Kudus cross deflected off van Hecke in the 82nd minute, and there wasn't much he could have done to avoid the unlucky bounce. Outside of that he played well on the defensive end, winning one tackle, intercepting one pass and making 10 clearances across his full 90 minutes of action.
van Hecke scored the equalizing goal Saturday, he just happened to do so for the wrong team. A threatening Mohammed Kudus cross deflected off van Hecke in the 82nd minute, and there wasn't much he could have done to avoid the unlucky bounce. Outside of that he played well on the defensive end, winning one tackle, intercepting one pass and making 10 clearances across his full 90 minutes of action.
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Forced off due to nosebleed
van Hecke was forced off in the 87th minute of Thursday's 1-1 draw against Poland due to a nosebleed, according to Omroep Zeeland.
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Steady defensive presence
Van Hecke started in 33 of his 34 appearances in the Premier League.
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Starting as expected
van Hecke (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
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Ready to start
Van Hecke (concussion) is available for Sunday's clash with Newcastle, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Jan Paul is ready to start. He trained yesterday and after training he immediately came to me and said he wants to play."
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Back available after concussion
Van Hecke (concussion) is back available for Sunday's clash against Newcastle, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus. "Jan is ready to start. Trained yesterday and said he wants to play."
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Keen on Newcastle move?
Van Hecke could be interested in making a move to Newcastle, according to Football Insider.
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The Dutchman is interested in leaving Brighton in the summer of 2026, and he could be tempted to join Newcastle if there's a formal offer from the St. James' Park outfit. van Hecke is not expected to sign a new deal with Brighton in hopes of securing a move elsewhere in the coming months.
The Dutchman is interested in leaving Brighton in the summer of 2026, and he could be tempted to join Newcastle if there's a formal offer from the St. James' Park outfit. van Hecke is not expected to sign a new deal with Brighton in hopes of securing a move elsewhere in the coming months.