Jan Paul van Hecke

Jan Paul van Hecke

tottenham-hotspurtottenham-hotspurTOT
 • #6 • Center Back
National Team
Position

Center Back

Role

Back Line Anchor

Birthdate (Age)

Jun 8, 2000 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

174 lb

Club

Ranking

Premier League
2026/2027 All matches
Overall grade
85.3
8/396
Impact score
7
95/396
Defender rank
4th
4/150
All rank
21st
21/396
Top 5 Leagues
2026/2027 All matches
Defender rank
5th
5/753
All rank
45th
45/1,958

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall
4th/150 DEF
85.3
Passing
1st/149 DEF
85.6
1 V 1 Defending
15th/145 DEF
73.8
Aerial Duel
19th/142 DEF
71.3
Positioning
100th/147 DEF
63.6
Blocking
61st/146 DEF
68.3

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

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Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances
5
Minutes
492
Goals
1
Assists
0
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News

Oct 5, 2026

Could return against Man United

van Hecke (foot) could return for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, with his injury not considered serious, according to Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez, per VI.nl.

Analysis: van Hecke appears to have avoided a lengthy absence after returning to Tottenham early with the foot injury. The center-back has played every minute of the club's five Premier League matches this season, recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances. He could be available for Saturday's trip to Manchester United if he progresses well during the week, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi would be the likely alternatives in central defense if he's unable to return.

Sep 30, 2026

Withdraws with foot injury

van Hecke (foot) has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad and returned to Tottenham for treatment after being unable to complete Wednesday's training session, according to The Athletic.

Analysis: van Hecke played the full 90 minutes in both of the Netherlands' matches against Germany and Serbia before the foot injury forced him to withdraw from the squad. The center-back has also been ever-present since joining Tottenham, completing all five Premier League matches while recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances. His availability for the Oct. 10 trip to Manchester United is now uncertain, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi in line for increased roles in central defense if van Hecke is unavailable.

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