Brighton 
Premier League 
May 24
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-3
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Jan Paul van Hecke
25 years old
Position
Defender
Height
189 cm
Weight
79 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
08 Jun 2000 - Netherlands
Birth City
Arnemuiden
Ranking
8th
— Premier League
Statistics of J. van Hecke — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
36
Minutes played
3211
Goals
3
Average rating
Cards
9
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
53
Interceptions
47
Fouls committed
27
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
2518 - 87%
Duels won %
61% (208/341)
📊 General
Appearances
40
Starts
38
Minutes played
3411
Goals
3
Average rating
6.97/10
Cards
10
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
56
Interceptions
48
Fouls committed
27
Key passes
13
Passes - accuracy
2667 - 13%
Duels won %
62% (222/359)
Standings Premier League 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | LDWWD |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | DLDLW |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | DDWWD |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | WWDDL |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | LLWLW |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | DDLWL |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | LWDLL |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | WDLLW |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | LWDWL |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | LLDDL |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | LWDWD |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | LDLDL |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | DLDWW |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | WLDWW |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | WLLLW |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 | DDLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Brighton
Career of J. van Hecke since 2018
2025/2026
Brighton
Brighton40Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Brighton
Brighton39Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Brighton
Brighton34Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Brighton
Brighton13Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Blackburn
Blackburn32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Heerenveen
Heerenveen31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020
NAC Breda
NAC Breda16Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Brighton
Brighton36Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Brighton
Brighton34Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Brighton
Brighton28Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Brighton
Brighton8Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Blackburn
Blackburn31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Heerenveen
Heerenveen28Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020NAC Breda
NAC Breda11Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2022
Brighton U21
→
Brighton U21
Brighton U21
Brighton U21
2022
Blackburn
→
Brighton
Blackburn
Brighton
2021
Brighton
→
Blackburn
Loan
Brighton
Blackburn
2021
Heerenveen
→
Brighton
Heerenveen
Brighton
2020
Brighton
→
Heerenveen
Loan
Brighton
Heerenveen
2020
NAC Breda
→
Brighton
NAC Breda
Brighton
LAST MATCHES
May 17
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
May 09
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
May 02
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Apr 21
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Brighton's squad, J. van Hecke has been an important figure in the Premier League this season. A native of Arnemuiden in Netherlands, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. Standing at 189 cm and weighing 79 kg, this defender has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His positional sense and reading of the game allow him to intervene at the right moment without unnecessary risk. Over the course of his career, he has represented several clubs — Netherlands U21, Heerenveen, Brighton U21 — each step adding depth to his footballing education. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Brighton rely on to achieve their objectives in the Premier League. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Brighton's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May |
Manchester United
|
0-3 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 5/6 |
| 17 May |
Leeds
|
1-0 | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 | 0 | 7/13 |
| 09 May |
Wolves
|
3-0 | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 3/7 |
| 02 May |
Newcastle
|
3-1 | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 10/16 |
| 21 Apr |
Chelsea
|
3-0 | 90 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 | 1 | 7/8 |