Jan Paul van Hecke — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Brighton & Hove Albion · ENG-Premier League · age 26 · €49m
Jan Paul van Hecke is an elite ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional ability in both defensive duels and ball distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a vital player in transitioning play. His strong aerial presence and reliability, missing only 12 games in the last three seasons, further underline his value to Brighton's defensive unit.
Strengths
- Touches /90
- Duels won /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Aerial duels won /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Jan Paul van Hecke (centre back) are Dean Huijsen, Marc Guéhi, Piero Hincapié, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Jan Paul van Hecke play?
- Jan Paul van Hecke plays as a centre back for Brighton & Hove Albion in the ENG-Premier League.
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- Jan Paul van Hecke's market value is €49m.
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