J. van Hecke
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Brighton.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3211 | 7.26 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 6.95 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 6.7 |
Scout report
J. van Hecke is a 26-year-old central defender at Brighton, rated 81.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 94th of 376 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (93.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.59 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Hecke.
Judged on this season alone, Hecke graded 45 — a strong campaign that ranks top 18% of the 64 centre-backs in the Premier League, on 9 clean sheets and 3.588 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 32 → 45). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 82, top 16% of the 64 centre-backs in the Premier League. At 26 Hecke is in his prime years, and a market index of 98.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Brighton finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side
3.59 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 93.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.17 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central defender.
- Defensive volume. 3.59 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 96.3/100).
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 81.8, Hecke carries the 10th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier League (top 16%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.59 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
