Centre-Back

Jan Paul van Hecke

Brighton and Hove Albion

G± - Plus Minus Goals

+0.20 goals

102 of 306

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

+2.9%

66 of 306

Team Difference Maker

41%

28 of 68 weeks in team's top 3

In Top 150

96%

65 of 68 weeks in top 150

G± - Plus Minus Goals

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

About Jan Paul van Hecke

Jan Paul van Hecke is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays as a centre-back for Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League. Known for his formidable defensive skills and strong aerial ability, van Hecke is a key asset in the heart of the defense. His football journey began in the Netherlands, where he played for NAC Breda and later for Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, showcasing his talents and earning a move to England. At Brighton, he has continued to develop, impressing with his tactical awareness and composure on the ball. Van Hecke is also recognized for his adaptability in the back line, capable of playing various defensive roles when required. His performances reflect his potential and the promise of becoming an integral part of both club and, potentially, national team setups in the future.

Last Games

4 Mar

Brighton and Hove AlbionvsArsenal

0:1

1 Mar

Brighton and Hove AlbionvsNottingham Forest

2:1

21 Feb

Brighton and Hove AlbionvsBrentford

0:2

11 Feb

Brighton and Hove AlbionvsAston Villa

1:0

31 Jan

Brighton and Hove AlbionvsEverton

1:1

Data explained

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.