Hector Hevel
Malaysian footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hector Alexander Hevel Serrano (born 15 May 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese club Portimonense.[1] Born in the Netherlands and a former Dutch youth international, he represents the Malaysia national team.[2]
.jpg) Hevel with ADO Den Haag in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hector Alexander Hevel Serrano | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Leidschendam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portimonense | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2004 | Voorschoten '97 | ||
| 2004–2014 | ADO Den Haag | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | ADO Den Haag | 11 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | AEK Larnaca | 74 | (5) |
| 2020–2023 | Andorra | 83 | (11) |
| 2023–2024 | Cartagena | 15 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Guangxi Pingguo | 28 | (4) |
| 2025– | Portimonense | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | Netherlands U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | Netherlands U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Malaysia | 1 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 April 2025 | |||
Club career
AEK Larnaca
In January 2017, Hevel signed with Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca, where he played 74 league matches and scored five goals over three and a half seasons. During his tenure, he contributed to the team's success in winning the 2017–18 Cypriot Cup and the 2018 Cypriot Super Cup.[3]
FC Andorra
In October 2020, Hevel joined FC Andorra, competing in Spain's Segunda División B. He played a pivotal role in the team's promotion to the Segunda División in the 2021–22 season, making 83 league appearances and netting 11 goals during his time with the club.[4]
FC Cartagena
In June 2023 Hevel signed a contract with fellow Spanish Segunda División side FC Cartagena, where he made 15 league appearances.[5]
Guangxi Pingguo Haliao
On 4 January 2024, Hevel signed with China League One club Guangxi Pingguo Haliao.[6]
Portimonense
As of February 2025, Hevel signed with Portuguese club Portimonense S.C., where he has made six appearances in the Liga Portugal 2.[7]
International career
In March 2025, it was reported that Hevel had been called up to the Malaysia national team as a heritage player, due to his eligibility through descent. His club Portimonense announced his call-up on social media, indicating that he would join the Malaysia squad for the upcoming international fixtures.[7]
On 19 March 2025, Hevel officially joined the national training camp in Johor Bahru alongside fellow heritage player Gabriel Palmero.[8][9] The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed his participation in the squad preparing for the third round of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.[10][11]
Hevel made his international debut for Malaysia on 25 March 2025, starting as a central midfielder in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Nepal, where he also scored his first international goal.[12]
Style of play
Hevel is recognised for his technical proficiency and positional versatility in midfield. Capable of operating in both central and attacking roles, he contributes to ball distribution, build-up play, and transitional phases. His style of play is marked by spatial awareness, accurate passing, and tactical intelligence.[8]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 6 April 2025[13]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| ADO Den Haag | 2014–15 | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2016–17 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 | ||||
| AEK Larnaca | 2016–17 | Cypriot First Division | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | |||
| 2017–18 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | 39 | 4 | |||
| 2018–19 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 25 | 4 | |||
| Total | 74 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 113 | 11 | ||
| Andorra | 2020–21 | Primera División RFEF | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2021–22 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 33 | 6 | |||
| 2022–23 | Segunda División | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 1 | |||
| Total | 83 | 11 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 86 | 11 | |||
| Cartagena | 2023–24 | Segunda División | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| Guangxi Pingguo Haliao | 2024 | China League One | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 4 | ||
| Portimonense | 2024–25 | Liga Portugal 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 219 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 256 | 26 | ||
International career
- As of match played 25 March 2025
Appearances
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | |
International goals
- Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hevel goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 March 2025 | Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia |  Nepal | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
Honours
AEK Larnaca
Personal life
Hevel is of Dutch, Spanish, and Malaysian descent through his parents.[16]
References
External links
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