Brighton & Hove Albion· Premier LeagueAs of now, van Hecke has not yet won major trophies or individual awards, but he has earned recognition for his consistent performances in the Championship and Premier League. His career milestones include breaking into Brighton's first team and representing the Netherlands at youth international level.
Jan Paul van Hecke is a Dutch centre-back who began his professional career at NAC Breda before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2020. He has since developed through loan spells at Heerenveen and Blackburn Rovers, establishing himself as a promising defender in the Premier League. Born in Arnemuiden, he has represented the Netherlands at youth levels.
Van Hecke is a composed and ball-playing centre-back, known for his strong passing range and ability to build from the back. He reads the game well and is comfortable in one-on-one situations, though he can occasionally be caught out of position against quicker attackers. His physicality and aerial presence make him effective in defensive duels.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 36 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3211 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 292 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 85 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Nations League A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 34 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2961 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 420 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2368 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 625 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | EFL Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Premier League 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 152 |
| 22/23 | Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 292 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | Premier League Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 21/22 | Championship | 31 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2646 |
| 21/22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 176 |
| 2025 | UEFA Nations League Finals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2023 | UEFA Under-21 Euro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 20/21 | KNVB Beker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 |
| 20/21 | Keuken Kampioen Divisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Eredivisie | 28 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2323 |
| 20/21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | KNVB Beker | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 353 |
| 19/20 | Beloften Preliminary Round | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 810 |
| 19/20 | Keuken Kampioen Divisie | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 913 |
| 18/19 | U19 Division 1 Fall | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1080 |
| 18/19 | U19 Cup Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | Beloften Preliminary Round | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | Beloften Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | U19 Division 1 Spring | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1080 |
| 18/19 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result | Competition | Min | G | A | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Algeria | 🏠 | 0:1 | International Friendlies | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-31 | Ecuador | 🏠 | 1:1 | International Friendlies | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-27 | Norway | 🏠 | 2:1 | International Friendlies | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-17 | Lithuania | 🏠 | 4:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-14 | Netherlands | ✈ | 1:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-10-12 | Finland | 🏠 | 4:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-09 | Netherlands | ✈ | 0:4 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-07 | Netherlands | ✈ | 2:3 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-04 | Poland | 🏠 | 1:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | Malta | 🏠 | 8:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-07 | Netherlands | ✈ | 0:2 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-03-23 | Netherlands | ✈ | 8:7 | UEFA Nations League Finals | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-03-20 | Spain | 🏠 | 2:2 | UEFA Nations League Finals | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-19 | Netherlands | ✈ | 1:1 | UEFA Nations League A | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-16 | Hungary | 🏠 | 4:0 | UEFA Nations League A | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | Netherlands | ✈ | 1:0 | UEFA Nations League A | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-10-11 | Netherlands | ✈ | 1:1 | UEFA Nations League A | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-10 | Germany | 🏠 | 2:2 | UEFA Nations League A | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-07 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 🏠 | 5:2 | UEFA Nations League A | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |