Jan Paul van Hecke
26-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
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.
Physical display against Morocco
Van Hecke recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout loss against Morocco.
ANALYSIS
Van Hecke left it all out on the line for the Dutch this tournament, as the defender received a black eye earlier in the group stage before walking away with a bleeding head on Monday. This would follow suit with his efforts in the defense, as he would record two interceptions, two clearances and four tackles as he did his best to subdue Morocco. The defender walks away from the 2026 World Cup with his first international goal with the Dutch while starting in all four games, registering four interceptions, nine tackles and 19 clearances in the defense.
Van Hecke left it all out on the line for the Dutch this tournament, as the defender received a black eye earlier in the group stage before walking away with a bleeding head on Monday. This would follow suit with his efforts in the defense, as he would record two interceptions, two clearances and four tackles as he did his best to subdue Morocco. The defender walks away from the 2026 World Cup with his first international goal with the Dutch while starting in all four games, registering four interceptions, nine tackles and 19 clearances in the defense.
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Scores in Tunisia game
Van Hecke scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), six clearances and two tackles (one won) in Thursday's 3-1 victory against Tunisia.
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Six clearances against Sweden
van Hecke had one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Sweden.
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Completes Spurs move
Van Hecke has completed a permanent transfer from Brighton to Tottenham on Thursday.
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Reliable at heart of defense
van Hecke had one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Japan.
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Assists late equalizer Saturday
van Hecke assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Will decide future after World Cup
Van Hecke will decide his future after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Van Hecke is under contract at Brighton, but he's been heavily linked with a move away from the club. Tottenham have already sent two offers, but the Seagulls have rejected both. Chances are the Dutchman will leave the club in the summer, which might prompt Brighton to look for a replacement in the transfer market.
Van Hecke is under contract at Brighton, but he's been heavily linked with a move away from the club. Tottenham have already sent two offers, but the Seagulls have rejected both. Chances are the Dutchman will leave the club in the summer, which might prompt Brighton to look for a replacement in the transfer market.