Jan Paul van Hecke
BrightonCB
Back Line Anchor
Jun 8, 2000 (26)
Right
6'2"
174 lb
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Six clearances against Sweden
van Hecke had one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Sweden.
Analysis: van Hecke delivered a solid and dependable display in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, registering six clearances across 90 minutes as the right centre-back in a back four that was regularly tested by Sweden's directness but ultimately controlled the match with authority alongside Virgil van Dijk. The centre-back won one tackle and completed 71 passes, the second-highest among outfield players, demonstrating the composure and ball-playing ability that has made him a reliable partner alongside van Dijk across both group games. Heading into the knockout stage, van Hecke has established himself as a dependable and technically assured starter in this Dutch squad, and his ability to play out from the back and contribute to coach Ronald Koeman's possession-based build-up will be an important structural asset in the rounds ahead.
Completes Spurs move
Van Hecke has completed a permanent transfer from Brighton to Tottenham on Thursday.
Analysis: Terms of the deal were not reported, but van Hecke will strengthen a defensive line that could experience significant changes in the coming weeks. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been linked with moves away from the club, and the Spurs have reacted by signing both van Hecke and Marcos Senesi. Van Hecke is representing the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and should be a regular starter for the Spurs in the 2026/27 campaign. He recorded 189 clearances, 53 tackles and 47 interceptions across 36 appearances in the 2025/26 EPL campaign with the Seagulls.
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