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Jan Paul van Hecke
Born: June 8, 2000
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
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DutchPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020- | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| → 2020-2021 | Heerenveen (loan) | |
| → 2021-2022 | Blackburn Rovers (loan) | |
Sports Mole has 184 articles about Jan Paul van Hecke. Articles 1 to 40:
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Man City vs. Brighton: How Seagulls can take advantage of City weakness in “difficult” Premier League clash
Brighton & Hove Albion have the credentials to beat an injury-hit Manchester City side in Wednesday’s Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.12:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fphil-foden.jpg "Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024")
Man City vs. Brighton: Phil Foden's record against the Seagulls
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's record against Brighton & Hove Albion, including overall wins, goals and assists.18:00
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Liverpool transfer news: Interest in Premier League defender 'cools' as new 'target' emerges for Arne Slot's side
Liverpool reportedly cool their interest in a Premier League defender, but a new target is said to have emerged for the January transfer window.Jan 3, 18:10
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Brighton & Hove Albion lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Yankuba Minteh injury fear
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash against Burnley.Jan 1, 22:26
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'keeping an eye' on Brighton & Hove Albion star in shock January link
An unexpected target has reportedly emerged for Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Reds keen on strengthening in the January transfer window.Dec 30, 19:34
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Preview:West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 29, 11:11
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Brighton lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Danny Welbeck returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for their Premier League clash with West Ham United.Dec 28, 19:59
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Brighton lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Danny Welbeck decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton could line up for their Premier League clash with Arsenal.Dec 26, 02:07
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Preview:Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 25, 17:30
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'willing to wait until summer' for defender following Brighton 'encouragement'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking at a potential 2026 swoop for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who is yet to sign a contract extension with the Seagulls.Dec 15, 17:21
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'ready' £40m bid for Brighton pass master to solve key issue
Tottenham Hotspur could soon make a £40m bid for a Brighton & Hove Albion defender as Thomas Frank seeks to bolster his rearguard ranks, according to a report.Dec 7, 16:47
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Liverpool set January asking price for Ibrahima Konate as key £15m 'condition' emerges
Liverpool supposedly slap a cut-price valuation on the head of defender Ibrahima Konate, whom they are willing to sell for a nominal fee in January under one condition.Dec 7, 16:25
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Brighton & Hove Albion 3-4 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ollie Watkins sparks Aston Villa comeback
Aston Villa fight from behind to complete a comeback 4-3 victory against a bewildered Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.Dec 3, 19:29
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Brighton lineup vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Hurzeler can now use one returning forward
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Nov 28, 14:19
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Brighton lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford.Nov 20, 15:05
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Preview:Netherlands vs Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 10:11
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Brighton lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.Oct 30, 14:05
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Man United vs. Brighton confirmed lineups: Maguire, Mount, Mitoma, Baleba decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Old TraffordOct 25, 16:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Futdbri.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion duo Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh on January 19, 2025")
Brighton lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash at Old Trafford
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.Oct 23, 14:10
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Newcastle United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Danny Welbeck outshines Nick Woltemade
Brighton & Hove Albion get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday, beating Newcastle United 2-1 at the Amex Stadium.Oct 18, 14:23
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Brighton lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Oct 16, 15:10
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 16, 15:00
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United.Oct 15, 12:24
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Premier League Team of the Week: Bukayo Saka, Moises Caicedo, Mohammed Kudus
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek seven, including Bukayo Saka, Moises Caicedo and Mohammed Kudus.Oct 5, 18:50
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Premier League draw
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion.Oct 5, 17:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Van Hecke header denies Wolves
A late goal saw Vitor Pereira's Wolverhampton Wanderers held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League when the two sides met at Molineux on Sunday.Oct 5, 14:51
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Premier League GW6 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Granit Xhaka
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek six of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Granit Xhaka.Sep 30, 07:53
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Brighton 2-2 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Spurs fight back to earn point at the Amex
Tottenham Hotspur come from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Brighton & Hove Albion in Saturday afternoon's Premier League contest at the Amex.Sep 20, 12:19
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Brighton lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.Sep 18, 20:10
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 20:00
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Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Antoine Semenyo scores historic winner
Bournemouth's strong form continues, with the club emerging as 2-1 victors against Brighton & Hove Albion in their fourth match of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Sep 13, 14:48
Brighton lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Sep 11, 15:10
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Five players Liverpool could target in January after huge Marc Guehi transfer update
Sports Mole looks at five players that Liverpool could target in the January transfer window following a pivotal update in the Marc Guehi transfer saga.Sep 8, 13:37
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Liverpool transfer news: Two Premier League clubs made 'last-ditch' moves for Joe Gomez on deadline day
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez was reportedly the subject of interest from two Premier League clubs on transfer deadline day.Sep 6, 13:50
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs receive 'big boost' in pursuit of £44m-rated Premier League defender
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly receive encouragement in their efforts to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke.Sep 6, 10:19
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Netherlands lineup vs. Poland: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 qualifier as Memphis Depay out to break Van Persie record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Poland.Sep 2, 19:41
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Brighton vs. Man City: “Almost certain” starter for Pep Guardiola will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma “trickiness”
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is likely to make changes to his starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Brighton and one “almost certain” starter will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Aug 29, 09:25
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Preview:Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 22, 15:19
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Premier League GW1 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike, David Raya
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek one, including Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike and David Raya.Aug 19, 06:55
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Brighton lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League opener of 2025-26 season
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Fulham.Aug 14, 21:05
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