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Jan Paul van Hecke joined Albion from NAC Breda in September 2020, signing a three-year contract.
The centre-back was immediately loaned out to Heerenveen for the 2020/21 season, where he made 28 appearances.
Jan Paul spent the following campaign out on loan, enjoying his first taste of English football with Blackburn Rovers.
He helped them to an impressive eighth placed finish, notably becoming the first loan player to win their Player of the Season award.
His Premier League debut came in a 1-0 home win over Leeds in August 2022, before making his first top-tier start in a 2-2 draw at Leicester City.
He finished the 2022/23 with eight Premier League appearances, including a notably impressive display against the league's topscorer Erling Haaland in our 1-1 draw with Manchester City in May 2023.
Jan signed a new deal with us in December 2023 that runs until June 2027. That came during a season in which he shone for Albion, making 39 appearances in all competitions.
The 2024/25 season proved to be his best for Albion, with his performances at the heart of the Albion defence earning him the Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season award.
Having made his Netherlands Under-21 debut in June 2022, JP received his first senior call-up in September 2024, making his debut as a second half substitute in a 2-2 draw with Germany.
The centre-back was immediately loaned out to Heerenveen for the 2020/21 season, where he made 28 appearances.
Jan Paul spent the following campaign out on loan, enjoying his first taste of English football with Blackburn Rovers.
He helped them to an impressive eighth placed finish, notably becoming the first loan player to win their Player of the Season award.
His Premier League debut came in a 1-0 home win over Leeds in August 2022, before making his first top-tier start in a 2-2 draw at Leicester City.
He finished the 2022/23 with eight Premier League appearances, including a notably impressive display against the league's topscorer Erling Haaland in our 1-1 draw with Manchester City in May 2023.
Jan signed a new deal with us in December 2023 that runs until June 2027. That came during a season in which he shone for Albion, making 39 appearances in all competitions.
The 2024/25 season proved to be his best for Albion, with his performances at the heart of the Albion defence earning him the Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season award.
Having made his Netherlands Under-21 debut in June 2022, JP received his first senior call-up in September 2024, making his debut as a second half substitute in a 2-2 draw with Germany.
General
17
Appearances
1465
Minutes Played
16
Games Started
Defence
5
Shots Blocked
83
Clearances
50
Successful Aerial Duels
24
Tackles
Distribution
Pass Direction%
39% Forward
40% Left
15% Right
6% Backward
Successful Passes by Area
61.7% Own Half
38.3% Opp. Half
Team Play
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Through Balls
15
Interceptions
Discipline
10
Fouls Committed
3
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
Player News
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Verbruggen: People doubted me and van Hecke, we proved them wrong Dutch duo come from humble beginnings.
Thursday 12 June 2025
van Hecke: I know how difficult debut Premier League season can be Defender believes last summer signings will be better for first full season in English football.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Men’s Player of the Season 2024/25 | Jan Paul van Hecke
Thursday 3 April 2025
Estupinan and van Hecke up for PFA Player of the Month
Thursday 27 March 2025
van Hecke nominated for Premier League Player of the Month The defender has been in terrific form for Albion.
Wednesday 26 March 2025
van Hecke & Steele v Sidwell & Marler | Buzz's Boot Room Quiz | S3 E5
Monday 10 March 2025
Every Angle | van Hecke's first Albion goal
Monday 10 March 2025
van Hecke scored first goal in front of personal fan club
Thursday 13 February 2025
Sign up for live Q&A with Kadioglu, Verbruggen and Veltman
Monday 16 December 2024
JP: We're missing experienced players
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