J. van Hecke

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otherFootball.LondonCommunity source· 9 Aug 2026

Van Hecke Slams Getafe's 'Too Much' Conduct in Spurs Friendly

Tottenham's Jan Paul van Hecke claims Getafe could have had two or three red cards in a fiery pre-season clash.

match reportDaily Mail FootballEstablished source· 8 Aug 2026

Van Hecke slams Getafe's 'dirty tactics' in fiery Spurs friendly

Tottenham's pre-season friendly turned ugly as Jan Paul van Hecke accused Getafe of crossing the line.

off pitchCaughtOffsideRumour source· 7 Aug 2026

De Zerbi reveals message that convinced Van Hecke to join Spurs

Tottenham's new signing was persuaded by a personal message from his former boss.

off pitchFootball.LondonCommunity source· 7 Aug 2026

Van Hecke: I argued with De Zerbi, now we aim for top

Tottenham's new £52m defender reveals his fiery past with the boss who calls him 'my son'.

rumourMirror FootballEstablished source· 18 Aug 2026

Arsenal ready to offer five players in Hinshelwood swap deal

Arsenal could tempt Brighton with a five-player package to beat Manchester United to Jack Hinshelwood.

Personal info

Role: Player
Position: Defender
Full name: Jan Paul van Hecke
Born: 8 Jun 2000 (26)
Birthplace: Arnemuiden, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Height: 189 cm
Current club: Brighton

Overview

J. van Hecke is a Dutch defender who currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in Arnemuiden, he has previously featured for clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Heerenveen, and Brighton's U21 side. In the 2025 Premier League season, he made 36 appearances, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

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