Tottenham’s Jan Paul van Hecke is now the top-rated player in the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Paul van Hecke is currently the highest-rated player in the Premier League according to SofaScore ratings. The Dutch center-back leads the competition with an average rating of 7.83, ranking ahead of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Joao Pedro, and Gabriel. Van Hecke joined Tottenham from Brighton and Hove Albion during the summer transfer window and has logged more minutes than any other outfield player for Spurs this season.

Van Hecke has also scored two goals and leads Tottenham in accurate passes per 90 minutes and line-breaking passes per game. Spurs currently sit eighth in the Premier League table, 12 points behind leaders Arsenal. Midfielder Sandro Tonali is Tottenham's second highest-rated player, ranking 36th overall across the league on SofaScore.