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.
Starting against Arsenal
Van Hecke (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arsenal.
ANALYSIS
Van Hecke was widely expected to be available for this clash against the Gunners, so it's not surprising to see him slot in his regular center-back role. Van Hecke will play at the heart of the defense next to Lewis Dunk, and both will have their hands full trying to deal with the threat of Viktor Gyokeres and the rest of the Arsenal attacking line.
Van Hecke was widely expected to be available for this clash against the Gunners, so it's not surprising to see him slot in his regular center-back role. Van Hecke will play at the heart of the defense next to Lewis Dunk, and both will have their hands full trying to deal with the threat of Viktor Gyokeres and the rest of the Arsenal attacking line.
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Should be back available
Van Hecke (illness) is expected to train on Wednesday and should be back available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus. "Jan Paul will train on Wednesday so he should be back."
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Dealing with illness
Van Hecke (illness) is not available for Saturday's clash against Sunderland, according to Andy Naylor from The Athletic.
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Assists equalizer Sunday
van Hecke assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
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Scores brace in defeat
van Hecke scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Aston Villa.
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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.
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Spurs could move for him
Tottenham are willing to wait until next summer to make a move to sign van Hecke, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs are looking to sign a third top-tier center-back to play alongside Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and it seems van Hecke is the top target. Brighton aren't keen on parting ways with the Dutchman midway through the season, however, so it seems the Spurs are willing to wait until the summer of 2026 to make a move for him.
The Spurs are looking to sign a third top-tier center-back to play alongside Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and it seems van Hecke is the top target. Brighton aren't keen on parting ways with the Dutchman midway through the season, however, so it seems the Spurs are willing to wait until the summer of 2026 to make a move for him.