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Statistical masterclass: Jan Paul van Hecke’s phenomenal numbers in Tottenham’s triumph over Palace

Jan Paul van Hecke dominates statistical charts in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:33 PM

Key Things to Know

Jan Paul van Hecke delivered a statistically dominant performance and scored in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
The Dutch defender registered a match-high 160 touches and completed 143 passes during the contest.
Van Hecke sealed the victory with a 73rd-minute goal and recorded five total shots.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Jan Paul van Hecke delivered a dominant individual performance, scoring a goal and leading multiple statistical categories in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace. The Dutch center-back scored in the 73rd minute to seal Tottenham's third consecutive victory under manager Roberto De Zerbi, who saw his team maintain 79% possession.

Van Hecke recorded a match-high 160 touches and completed 143 passes, including 29 into the final third. Defensively, he won four aerial duels to protect goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and keep a clean sheet, while Palace played with ten men following an early red card for Jean-Philippe Mateta.

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