Jan Paul van Hecke
Defender Netherlands Brighton
Jan Paul van Hecke, 2000-06-08, Defender for Netherlands, plays for Brighton. 10 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Netherlands's 2026 World Cup Group F squad.
Age
25 yrs
Height
189 cm
Weight
80 kg
Caps
10
Goals
0
Position
Defender
Biography
Brighton centre-back who joined from NAC Breda in 2020 and became a regular starter after successful loan spells at Heerenveen and Blackburn Rovers, where he earned Player of the Season honors. Van Hecke was named Brighton's Player of the Year for 2024-25 and has been praised for his rapid improvement and defensive solidity.