Paul van Hecke Jan
Defender
Position
Defender
Nationality
Netherlands
Age
25
Height
189 cm
Weight
79 kg
Foot
Right
Birthplace
Arnemuiden
Born
08.06.2000
Market Value (#180)
€38MDid you know?
Established himself as a regular starter in Brighton's Premier League defense after returning from loan spells.
Current Season
38
Appearances
3
Goals
2,931
Minutes
All Seasons
League
| Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
Premier League 2025/2026 | 25 | 3 |
Premier League 2024/2025 | 34 | 1 |
Premier League 2023/2024 | 28 | - |
Premier League 2 2022/2023 | 2 | - |
Premier League 2022/2023 | 8 | - |
Championship 2021/2022 | 30 | 1 |
Eredivisie 2020/2021 | 25 | 1 |
Reserve League 2019/2020 | 5 | 7 |
Eerste Divisie 2019/2020 | 11 | 3 |
Domestic Cups
| Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
FA Cup 2025/2026 | 2 | - |
EFL Cup 2025/2026 | 2 | - |
FA Cup 2024/2025 | 4 | - |
EFL Cup 2024/2025 | 1 | - |
FA Cup 2023/2024 | 2 | - |
EFL Cup 2023/2024 | 1 | - |
FA Cup 2022/2023 | 4 | - |
EFL Cup 2022/2023 | 1 | - |
FA Cup 2021/2022 | 1 | - |
KNVB Beker 2020/2021 | 3 | - |
KNVB Beker 2019/2020 | 3 | 1 |
International Cups
| Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
UEFA Europa League 2023/2024 | 7 | - |
Premier League Summer Series 2023 | 2 | - |
International
| Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
FIFA World Cup 2026 | 4 | - |
UEFA Nations League League D 2024/2025 | 4 | - |
UEFA U21 Championship 2023 | 3 | - |
Friendlies 2023 | 3 | - |
Friendlies 2023 | 1 | - |
UEFA U21 Championship Qualification 2023 | 2 | - |
Paul van Hecke Jan
Jan Paul van Hecke is a Dutch centre-back who has developed into a key defender for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Signed from NAC Breda, he gained valuable experience through loan spells before establishing himself in Brighton's first team with his commanding defensive displays. Van Hecke is known for his aerial dominance, strong tackling, and composure in possession, earning him recognition as one of the most reliable defenders in the league.