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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 200 articles about Jan Paul van Hecke. Articles 1 to 40:
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Jan Paul van Hecke breaks silence on transfer reports amid Tottenham interest
Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke reportedly wants to focus on World Cup amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur.17:53
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Tottenham transfer news: ‘£30m bid received’ from Premier League rival for up-and-coming defender
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly receive a £30m bid from a Premier League rival for a highly-rated defender.Jun 12, 12:55
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Tottenham transfer news: £70m defender wants Spurs move despite Liverpool contact
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly receive boost in the race to sign Jan Paul van Hecke, who wants to join Spurs despite interest from Liverpool.Jun 9, 16:36
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Tottenham transfer news: Four signings lined up as Spurs look to put nightmare season behind them
After securing their Premier League survival last season, Tottenham are planning a major squad overhaul under manager Roberto De Zerbi.Jun 9, 10:30
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Tottenham transfer news: Jan Paul van Hecke update as 'hefty' offers sent to Brighton for ideal Roberto De Zerbi defender
A journalist claims to have a fresh update about Jan Paul van Hecke's proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur from Brighton amid concerns about a deal collapsing.Jun 8, 00:15
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Tottenham transfer news: Roberto De Zerbi handed £50m boost despite second Brighton rejection
Tottenham Hotspur fail with a second offer for a highly-rated Brighton & Hove Albion stalwart, Seagulls CEO Paul Barber confirms.Jun 7, 14:18
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs see first bid rejected for 'incredible' £70m target as 'talks continue'
Tottenham Hotspur have had their first bid rejected for a Brighton defender, but talks remain ongoing as Roberto De Zerbi pushes to strengthen his back line.Jun 4, 08:12
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs now preparing £100m 'double raid' on Roberto De Zerbi's former club
Tottenham are targeting Brighton duo Bart Verbruggen and Jan Paul van Hecke as Roberto De Zerbi plans a £100m double raid on his former club.Jun 3, 13:01
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Spurs transfer news: Roberto De Zerbi targets 'triple raid' on former club as part of summer rebuild
Roberto De Zerbi is allegedly targeting three players at a former club as part of Tottenham Hotspur's summer rebuild.May 27, 09:25
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Brighton vs. Wolves: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion.May 7, 07:00
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Spurs transfer news: Roberto De Zerbi backed to beat Premier League heavyweights for 'key' defensive signing
Tottenham Hotspur step up plans for a summer defensive reshuffle as Roberto De Zerbi targets players suited to his high-intensity, possession-based system.May 7, 00:28
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs want £50m Liverpool target who Roberto De Zerbi labelled "incredible"
Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their move for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, with Liverpool and Chelsea also interested as Roberto De Zerbi targets a defensive rebuild.May 6, 11:59
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Saturday's Premier League results and roundup: Yankuba Minteh is the hero as Brighton beat Sunderland, while Burnley hold Bournemouth at Turf Moor
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Saturday's Premier League results and storylines as Brighton & Hove Albion beat Sunderland, and Burnley and Bournemouth play out a goalless draw.Mar 14, 17:08
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Team News: Aston Villa vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion.Feb 10, 19:30
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Brighton lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Feb 9, 20:05
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 20:00
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa 'deal', Lucas Paqueta update, Brighton & Hove Albion 'interest'
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's deal, Lucas Paqueta's future at West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion's target.Jan 28, 20:39
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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.Jan 6, 12:32
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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.Jan 5, 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
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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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