Jakob Vester
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Jakob Vester 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Jakob Vester has appeared in 9 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 530 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 66 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.17 | 36 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.70 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.70 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 54 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.17 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.34 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.51 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.17 | 91 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.50 | 73 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.85 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Jakob Vester has taken 10 shots with 4 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jakob Vester has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 106 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 177 | 30.10 | 30 |
| Accurate passes | 140 | 23.80 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.68 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 8.66 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 3.74 | 37 |
Jakob Vester has completed 140 of 177 passes at 79% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 1.02 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.36 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 29 | 4.92 | 52 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.85 | 60 |
| Touches | 260 | 44.20 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 52 | 8.83 | 8 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.51 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.36 | 57 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.68 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jakob Vester completes 6 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.70 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.68 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.02 | 55 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.53 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 2.89 | 12 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Jakob Vester makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 2.55 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 54 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.17 | 99 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 3.91 | 92 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jakob Vester has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jakob Vester previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 15 | 498 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6.24 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 26 | 1,092 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 11 | 271 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 5 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5.41 |
About Jakob Vester
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Jakob Vester has scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (7 starts), totalling 530 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jakob Vester has attempted 10 shots with 4 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakob Vester has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (75% success rate). Jakob Vester has contributed 9 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakob Vester has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 140 from 177 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Jakob Vester has won 29 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Jakob Vester has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 8.
About Jakob Vester
Jakob Vester is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Sandefjord in the Eliteserien, representing Denmark. Jakob Vester is right-footed and wears the number 37 shirt. Born on 1 December 2004.
Most recent appearance
Jakob Vester's most recent match was away at HamKam on July 16th. Sandefjord drew 2-2. Jakob Vester played 55 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.69.
Recent matches
- July 16th2-2 drawvsHamKam(55 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.69)
- September 11th2-1 lossatMolde(77 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.4)
- May 18th1-1 drawvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- May 14th3-1 lossatLillestrøm(30 mins, rating 6.42)
- January 20th2-0 winvsKristiansund(8 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Jakob Vester and Sandefjord are next in action on November 14th against Bodø / Glimt in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sandefjord vs Bodø / Glimt match preview.
Teammates at Sandefjord
Jakob Vester currently plays alongside Sander Risan Mørk, Evangelos Patoulidis, Vetle Walle Egeli, Håkon Krogelien, Jakob Vester, Elias Hadaya, Marcus Melchior, Filip Loftesnes-Bjune, Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Nikolaj Möller, Foster Apetorgbor, Martin Hellan, Gustav Höjbjerg, Xander Lambrix, Rasmus Holten, Devon Koswal, Daniel Skaarud, Jakob Dunsby, Stian Kristiansen, Alf Lukas Grønneberg, Mathias Sauer, Edvard Sundbø Pettersen, Bendik Berntsen and Sebastian Holm Mathisen at Sandefjord.