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.
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.
ANALYSIS
van Hecke had a poor outing in Thursday's draw against Poland as he was reportedly very slow in the backline under coach Ronald Koeman and ended the game on a negative note after being forced off late due to a nosebleed following a challenge with an opponent. That issue should not be serious and the defender will likely be available for upcoming fixtures.
van Hecke had a poor outing in Thursday's draw against Poland as he was reportedly very slow in the backline under coach Ronald Koeman and ended the game on a negative note after being forced off late due to a nosebleed following a challenge with an opponent. That issue should not be serious and the defender will likely be available for upcoming fixtures.
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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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Following concussion protocols
Van Hecke (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against West Ham, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Chris Nightingale for Sky Sports.
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Spurs to make approach?
Tottenham are expected to make an approach to sign van Hecke in the coming months, according to GiveMeSport.
ANALYSIS
The Dutchman is widely expected to leave Brighton in the summer of 2026. Several teams in the Premier League are believed to be interested in him, but the Spurs are reportedly leading the chase for his services. Tottenham's bid to sign the 25-year-old defender has been boosted after the Netherlands center-back decided to hold off from signing a new contract at Brighton.
The Dutchman is widely expected to leave Brighton in the summer of 2026. Several teams in the Premier League are believed to be interested in him, but the Spurs are reportedly leading the chase for his services. Tottenham's bid to sign the 25-year-old defender has been boosted after the Netherlands center-back decided to hold off from signing a new contract at Brighton.