Jan Paul van Hecke
Born: June 8, 2000 (age 24)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Netherlands
Nationality:
Dutch
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Position: Defender
Team: Brighton & Hove Albion (no. 29)
![Jan Paul van Hecke Jan Paul van Hecke](https://b.smimg.net/df11/37076335.png)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2020- | Brighton & Hove Albion |
→ 2020-2021 | Heerenveen (loan) | |
→ 2021-2022 | Blackburn Rovers (loan) |
Sports Mole has 61 articles about Jan Paul van Hecke. Articles 1 to 40:
Brighton confirm £25m midfielder signing after 'frantic' Liverpool hijack attempt
Brighton & Hove Albion complete the signing of a £25m midfielder from Feyenoord amid reports of a 'frantic' hijack attempt from Liverpool's Arne Slot.
Jul 6, 00:45
![Manchester United's Raphael Varane on August 14, 2023 Manchester United's Raphael Varane on August 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United.
May 18, 16:00
![Manchester City's Ederson reacts after sustaining an injury on May 14, 2024 Manchester City's Ederson reacts after sustaining an injury on May 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 38: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 38, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 17, 16:51
![Manchester United's Scott McTominay in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Adam Lallana on September 16, 2023 Manchester United's Scott McTominay in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Adam Lallana on September 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 15:53
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea.
May 14, 19:45
![Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 13, 10:46
![Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on April 28, 2024 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on April 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 37: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 37, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 10, 16:28
![Newcastle United players celebrates their second goal on April 27, 2024 Newcastle United players celebrates their second goal on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 9, 13:47
![Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pictured on April 18, 2024 Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pictured on April 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 36: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 36, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 3, 16:44
![Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024 Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 3, 13:18
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 16, 2024 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 23, 11:31
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City vs. Arsenal Combined XI - Haaland, Saka, Rice
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League battle between Manchester City and Arsenal, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both star-studded squads.
Mar 29, 16:57
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with Jan Paul van Hecke on March 14, 2024 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with Jan Paul van Hecke on March 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton & Hove Albion eliminated from Europe despite second-leg win over Roma
Brighton & Hove Albion are knocked out of the Europa League after losing 4-1 on aggregate to Roma, despite beating the Italian side 1-0 in the second leg of their last-16 tie.
Mar 14, 22:00
![Wolverhampton Wanderers' Mario Lemina celebrates scoring their first goal with Toti on February 28, 2024 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Mario Lemina celebrates scoring their first goal with Toti on February 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Early Mario Lemina goal fires Wolverhampton Wanderers into FA Cup quarter-finals
An early goal from Mario Lemina sends Wolverhampton Wanderers into the last eight of the FA Cup at the expense of Brighton & Hove Albion, setting up a tie with Coventry City.
Feb 28, 21:42
![Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie celebrates scoring their second goal with James McAtee and Anel Ahmedhodzic on January 21, 2024 Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie celebrates scoring their second goal with James McAtee and Anel Ahmedhodzic on January 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Sheffield United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 10:15
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 28, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Stoke City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 17:55
![Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario reacts on December 23, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario reacts on December 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Gabriel, Vicario, Kudus
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 18, including Gabriel Magalhaes, Guglielmo Vicario and Mohammed Kudus.
Dec 24, 17:25
![Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their first goal on December 17, 2023 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their first goal on December 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz goals send Arsenal top of Premier League
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz find the target as Arsenal rise back to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dec 17, 15:56
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke pictured on December 14, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke pictured on December 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke signs new long-term contract
Brighton & Hove Albion announce that defender Jan Paul van Hecke has signed a new contract that runs until June 2027.
Dec 15, 20:26
![Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their first goal with the fans on December 14, 2023 Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their first goal with the fans on December 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Late Joao Pedro winner against Marseille seals top spot for Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion secure top spot in Group B of the Europa League by beating Marseille thanks to a 88th-minute winner from Joao Pedro.
Dec 14, 21:56
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross celebrates scoring their first goal with Joel Veltman on October 5, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross celebrates scoring their first goal with Joel Veltman on October 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 13, 01:15
![Burnley's Wilson Odobert celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 9, 2023 Burnley's Wilson Odobert celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Burnley claim welcome point away to Brighton & Hove Albion
Simon Adingra cancels out an opener from Wilson Odobert as Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind to draw 1-1 with Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Dec 9, 16:56
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Jack Hinshelwood celebrates scoring their second goal on December 6, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Jack Hinshelwood celebrates scoring their second goal on December 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dream Jack Hinshelwood goal sees Brighton & Hove Albion beat Brentford
Jack Hinshelwood scores his first goal in senior football as Brighton & Hove Albion come from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League.
Dec 6, 21:30
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their third goal with Evan Ferguson on November 25, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their third goal with Evan Ferguson on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 19:01
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Ansu Fati and Tariq Lamptey during training on September 20, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Ansu Fati and Tariq Lamptey during training on September 20, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton's Ansu Fati, Tariq Lamptey 'ruled out for three months with muscle injuries'
Brighton & Hove Albion duo Ansu Fati and Tariq Lamptey are reportedly facing up to three months on the sidelines with muscle injuries.
Nov 30, 00:33
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their third goal with Evan Ferguson on November 25, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their third goal with Evan Ferguson on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AEK Athens vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between AEK Athens and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 16:52
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk reacts after being shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor on November 25, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk reacts after being shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk to miss Chelsea, Brentford matches
Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk will miss Premier League games against Chelsea and Brentford after being handed a two-match suspension following his red card in Saturday's 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest.
Nov 28, 11:20
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal on November 25, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton hang on for win in eventful clash versus Nottingham Forest
Ten-man Brighton & Hove Albion hold on for a hard-fought 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Nov 25, 17:05
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Simon Adingra celebrates scoring their first goal on October 8, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Simon Adingra celebrates scoring their first goal on October 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lewis Dunk snatches point for Brighton in four-goal Liverpool thriller
Brighton & Hove Albion show few signs of a Europa League hangover as they fight back to steal a deserved point in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Amex Stadium.
Oct 8, 15:55
![Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 21, 2023 Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Marseille vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 4, 00:00
![Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their first goal on September 27, 2023 Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their first goal on September 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nicolas Jackson hits winner as Chelsea overcome Brighton & Hove Albion in EFL Cup
Chelsea end a three-game winless and goalless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Sep 27, 21:41
![Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrates after the match on September 16, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrates after the match on September 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. AEK Athens - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and AEK Athens, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 21:46
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on August 19, 2023 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on August 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 14:13
![Barcelona's Ansu Fati pictured during the warm up before the match on October 20 2022 Barcelona's Ansu Fati pictured during the warm up before the match on October 20 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Brighton & Hove Albion could line up with Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up with Spanish attacker Ansu Fati, who has joined on loan from Barcelona.
Sep 4, 10:35
![Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring for Brighton & Hove Albion on September 2, 2023 Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring for Brighton & Hove Albion on September 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Evan Ferguson hat-trick sees Brighton & Hove Albion thump sorry Newcastle United
Evan Ferguson scores the Premier League's third hat-trick of the day as Brighton & Hove Albion tear Newcastle United apart in an emphatic 3-1 victory at the Amex Stadium.
Sep 2, 19:27
![Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and assistant manager Jason Tindall on July 15, 2023 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and assistant manager Jason Tindall on July 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 23:10
![Netherlands Under-21s manger Erwin van de Looi on March 27, 2021 Netherlands Under-21s manger Erwin van de Looi on March 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands Under-21s vs. Georgia Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Under-21 Championship clash between Netherlands Under-21s and Georgia Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 25, 10:44
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Julio Enciso celebrates scoring against Manchester City on May 24, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Julio Enciso celebrates scoring against Manchester City on May 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton & Hove Albion secure Europa League spot with draw against Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion secure a position in the 2023-24 Europa League courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League at the Amex.
May 24, 21:53
![Southampton players look disappointed after conceding against Fulham on May 13, 2023 Southampton players look disappointed after conceding against Fulham on May 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 19, 09:55
![Newcastle United players celebrate an own goal scored by Brighton & Hove Albion's Deniz Undav on May 18, 2023 Newcastle United players celebrate an own goal scored by Brighton & Hove Albion's Deniz Undav on May 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Newcastle United edge closer to Champions League with four-goal Brighton win
Newcastle United are on the verge of making their Champions League dream a reality thanks to a pulsating 4-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at St James' Park.
May 18, 21:31