Jan Paul Van Hecke
| Date of birth | 08 June 2000 |
| Place of birth | Arnemuiden |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.89 m |
| Position | Defender |
Jan Paul Van Hecke played for VV Goes during his youth career.
He joined Brighton and Hove Albion in September 2020 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2027 in December 2023.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAC Breda | 01 Jul 2019 | 10 Sep 2020 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 10 Sep 2020 | ||
| Heerenveen | 18 Sep 2020 | 31 May 2021 | L |
| Blackburn Rovers | 29 Aug 2021 | 31 May 2022 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2022-23 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2022-23 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2022-23 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 3 | 5 |
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 26 | 2 |
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | UEFA Europa League | 7 |
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| 2024-25 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2024-25 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2024-25 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 33 | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 36 | 3 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Netherlands | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2024-25 | Netherlands | UEFA Nations League | 3 | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Netherlands | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2025-26 | Netherlands | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2024 | Netherlands v Germany | D | 2-2 | UEFA Nations League | League A Group A3 |
| 16 Nov 2024 | Netherlands v Hungary | W | 4-0 | UEFA Nations League | League A Group A3 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Netherlands v Spain | D | 2-2 | UEFA Nations League | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 23 Mar 2025 | Spain v Netherlands | L | 3-3 (4-5) | UEFA Nations League | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 07 Jun 2025 | Finland v Netherlands | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group G |
| 04 Sep 2025 | Netherlands v Poland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group G |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Netherlands v Finland | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group G |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Poland v Netherlands | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group G |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Netherlands v Norway | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | Netherlands v Algeria | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.