Players like Jan Paul van Hecke
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 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 (Bournemouth) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Sykes scores 88/100 at about €4.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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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, Duels won, Accurate final-third passes. 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↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 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 best replacement for Jan Paul van Hecke?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) 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. Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €4.9m.
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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