Players like Jan Paul van Hecke
CBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Paul van Hecke's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Paul van Hecke are Dean Huijsen, Marc Guéhi, Piero Hincapié. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wöber scores 85/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jan Paul van Hecke is an elite ball-playing centre-back with a commanding presence, evident from his top 2% Sofascore rating. His exceptional duel-winning ability and precise passing in the final third highlight his capacity to initiate attacks while maintaining defensive solidity. With only 12 games missed over the last three seasons, his durability makes him a reliable cornerstone in any defensive lineup.
Strengths: Touches, Sofascore rating, Duels won. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Paul van Hecke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Paul van Hecke
≈ 100% Jan Paul van Hecke · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jan Paul van Hecke · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jan Paul van Hecke · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jan Paul van Hecke?
Statistically, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Jan Paul van Hecke — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jan Paul van Hecke?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Jan Paul van Hecke, with a 87/100 overall match. Marc Guéhi and Piero Hincapié are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Paul van Hecke?
Yes. Maximilian Wöber (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Paul van Hecke?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Paul van Hecke's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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