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.
Two shots for draw
van Hecke had two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
ANALYSIS
van Hecke took a pair of shots before being shown a yellow card during Sunday's draw. It was a cagey affair from start to finish and van Hecke ended up with the clean sheet at the end of a slow match. van Hecke's value comes from his work defensively as he's unlikely to be any sort of offensive contributor for the most part.
van Hecke took a pair of shots before being shown a yellow card during Sunday's draw. It was a cagey affair from start to finish and van Hecke ended up with the clean sheet at the end of a slow match. van Hecke's value comes from his work defensively as he's unlikely to be any sort of offensive contributor for the most part.
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Scores late header
van Hecke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Wolverhampton.
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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.
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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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Keen on Newcastle move?
Van Hecke could be interested in making a move to Newcastle, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
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.