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Jan Paul van Hecke

Jan Paul van Hecke — defender signed by Tottenham as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's summer rebuild.

2026-06-152026-08-24

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Spurs lacked fight in dismal defeat at Brentford says De Zerbi
  3. Citizen Digital

    Spurs have ​recruited Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, ⁠Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Cole Ramsey and Martin Dubravka.

    Mentality key to Premier League revival for Spurs, says De Zerbi
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    James Maddison was another absentee along with Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke and Dominic Solanke.

    De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting role
  6. The Standard

    De Zerbi also raided his old club Brighton for centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke.Full-back Andy Robertson, centre-back Marcos Senesi and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka have all arrived on free transfers as the squad takes on a new look.

    De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham
  7. Citizen Digital

    De Zerbi also raided his old club Brighton for centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Full-back Andy Ro

    De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    Verbruggen was pressed into action moments later, this time doing well to tip a vicious strike from Hakimi over the bar.The fierce nature of the contest was on full display midway through the half when Saibari was lucky to escape sanction after elbowing Jan Paul van Hecke in the

    Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
  10. The Standard

    Tunisia pulled a goal back in the second half but the Dutch restored their two-goal lead courtesy of a Jan Paul van Hecke header shortly after the hour mark.The Netherlands, who finished their group fixtures with seven points, pipped Japan to top spot in Group F, and will face Mo

    Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
  11. Citizen Digital

    Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke in joining De Zerbi's rebuild at Spurs.

    Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
  12. Citizen Digital

    Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke in joining De Zerbi's rebuild at Spurs.

    Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
  13. The Standard

    The lead lasted just six minutes, Nakamura wriggling free and firing low past goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, the ball taking a small deflection off Jan Paul van Hecke.

    Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Tottenham lose 3-0 to Brentford in dismal Premier League opener

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised for his side's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, saying his players did not fight hard enough. The loss marked Tottenham's joint-heaviest opening day defeat in the Premier League era, despite the club spending over £200 million in the transfer window.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. De Zerbi: mentality crucial for Spurs Premier League revival

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near the bottom of the Premier League table. He added that recruitment alone would not be enough for long-term success, with Spurs having signed seven players during the summer window.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs but cannot guarantee starting role

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he wants midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at the club, but cannot guarantee him a starting position. The 20-year-old Sweden World Cup player reportedly wants to leave amid interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, with his prospects uncertain after Tottenham's signings of Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. De Zerbi seeks soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called for "soul and passion" from his squad as the club rebuilds after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The Spurs have made several summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and players such as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. De Zerbi demands soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his squad to play with "soul and passion" as the club rebuilds following a narrow Premier League escape, finishing 17th. Spurs have made aggressive summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi, and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

    Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra-time in a World Cup match in Monterrey. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Netherlands top World Cup Group F, avoid Brazil

    The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3–1 on Thursday to finish Group F with seven points, topping the group and avoiding a knockout encounter with Brazil. The Dutch will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Tottenham sign Dubravka as fourth summer signing

    Tottenham signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley, his arrival expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club. Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham signs Dubravka as goalkeeper cover this summer

    Tottenham signed experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley as part of an off-season rebuild, with the move expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club and return to Italy.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

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