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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
Jan van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke
Brighton & Hove AlbionShirt number 6
England Premier League
Netherlands
- CB
+3 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €25M
- Wage / week
- €86K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 189 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC67 Pace
- SHO46 Shooting
- PAS72 Passing
- DRI70 Dribbling
- DEF80 Defending
- PHY78 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (82, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LDM, CDM, RDM.
- Potential 83: 3 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Defending 80; weakest: Shooting 46.
- Contract with Brighton & Hove Albion runs to 2027; value €25M; wage €86K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 8 Jun 2000
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €25M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 10 Sept 2020
- National side
- Holland · #6
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 55
- Crossing50
- Finishing35
- Heading Accuracy77
- Short Passing81
- Volleys30
Skillgroup average 72
- Dribbling70
- Curve70
- FK Accuracy65
- Long Passing80
- Ball Control73
Movementgroup average 66
- Acceleration66
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility55
- Reactions79
- Balance60
Powergroup average 72
- Shot Power70
- Jumping90
- Stamina70
- Strength79
- Long Shots50
Mentalitygroup average 68
- Aggression83
- Interceptions79
- Positioning35
- Vision76
- Penalties55
- Composure78
Defendinggroup average 81
- Defensive Awareness80
- Standing Tackle80
- Sliding Tackle83
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving11
- GK Handling9
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes5
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 82 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Right Back, 77 (+2 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 75 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Aerial Fortress
- Long Ball Pass
Roles
- Ball-Playing Defender+
- Stopper+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €25M
- Wage
- €86Kper week
- Asking price
- €29M – €33M
- Contract until
- 2027
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Netherlands players in the same role
Virgil van DijkLiverpoolOverall 88potential 88
Stefan de VrijLombardia FCOverall 83potential 83
Micky van de VenTottenham HotspurOverall 82potential 85
Matthijs de LigtManchester UnitedOverall 82potential 84
Nathan AkéManchester CityOverall 82potential 82
Sven BotmanNewcastle UnitedOverall 81potential 83
Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.