Jan Paul van Hecke

Centre-Back

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The Netherlands26 years old1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)172 lbsRight foot

Brighton and Hove Albion

£2,600,000wage

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Height

1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)

Weight

172 lbs

Foot

Right

Wage

£2,600,000

Born: Arnemuiden, Netherlands

About this player

Brighton and Hove Albion · Centre-Back · The Netherlands

Jan Paul van Hecke Profile, Career, News & Match Updates

Jan Paul van Hecke (born 8 June 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Netherlands national team. Club career Early career Born in Arnemuiden, Van Hecke is a youth product of VV Goes, but signed for NAC Breda in 2018. He made his professional debut with NAC Breda in a 5–1 Eerste Divisie win over Helmond Sport on 16 August 2019. Brighton & Hove Albion On 10 September 2020, van Hecke joined Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-year contract.

Player overview

Team: Brighton and Hove Albion
Position: Centre-Back
Nationality: The Netherlands
Born: 2000-06-08 · Arnemuiden, Netherlands

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Player news context

Transfer news: Everton star wanted by Premier League trio, Van Hecke and Vuskovic deals discussedTransfer · Jun 14, 2026 · everton
Brighton bid £30m for Spurs defender Vuskovic as Tottenham pursue Van Hecke

Transfer · Jun 12, 2026 · brighton

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