Tottenham Hotspur- Games
- 10
- 10 starts
- Minutes
- 874
- 87 a game
- Goals
- 2
- 1.5 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.8 xA
Player profile
874 min · vs 275 centre-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Elite progressive centre-back
Van Hecke moves the ball forward more than any centre-back, creates like few in the role and is a set-piece threat, with goals in the top 5%. He is strong in the air. He rarely carries the ball. From 874 minutes.
Key strengths
Plays forward. 14.83 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 99.
Creates. 1.03 key passes per 90, percentile 97.
Goals. 0.21 goals per 90, percentile 95, and 0.15 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 94.
In the air. 3.71 aerials won per 90, percentile 92.
Areas for development
Interceptions. 0.93 interceptions per 90, percentile 27.
Rarely carries it. 0.10 dribbles won per 90, percentile 20.
Similar players
- Jacobo Ramón ComoGoals 95 v 96 and non-penalty xG 94 v 96.
- Gleison Bremer JuventusShots 84 v 84, touches in the box 82 v 84.
- Jeff Chabot VfB StuttgartNon-penalty xG 94 v 94 and aerials won 92 v 98.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Plays forward. 14.83 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 99.
Creates. 1.03 key passes per 90, percentile 97.
Goals. 0.21 goals per 90, percentile 95, and 0.15 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 94.
In the air. 3.71 aerials won per 90, percentile 92.
Areas for development
Interceptions. 0.93 interceptions per 90, percentile 27.
Rarely carries it. 0.10 dribbles won per 90, percentile 20.
Similar players
- Jacobo Ramón ComoGoals 95 v 96 and non-penalty xG 94 v 96.
- Gleison Bremer JuventusShots 84 v 84, touches in the box 82 v 84.
- Jeff Chabot VfB StuttgartNon-penalty xG 94 v 94 and aerials won 92 v 98.
Against 279 centre-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of centre-backs with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 9 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (21%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 29%, Middle third 61%, Final third 11%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 810 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 0.69 | 10 | 10 | 7.58 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0 | 0 | 7.77 |
10 games
Match by match
- v
Crystal Palace2–090′1 goal, clean sheet9.1 - at
Chelsea2–090′clean sheet7.6 - v
Coventry City3–190′7.9 - at
Manchester United1–190′booked7.1 - v
Aston Villa2–390′1 goal, booked7.7 - v
Everton0–090′clean sheet7.9 - at
Nottingham Forest0–090′clean sheet7.4 - v
Newcastle United0–290′7.4 - v
Charlton Athletic5–164′7.8 - at
Brentford0–390′6.1