Jacob Ambæk
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Jacob Ambæk 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Jacob Ambæk has appeared in 27 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,808 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.30 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.35 | 30 |
| Shots | 53 | 2.60 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 21 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.35 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 19 | 0.95 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.65 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.70 | 14 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.55 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 14 |
Jacob Ambæk has taken 53 shots with 21 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jacob Ambæk has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 164 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 12th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 294 | 14.60 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 218 | 10.90 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.10 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Backward passes | 98 | 4.88 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 1.05 | 21 |
Jacob Ambæk has completed 218 of 294 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 1.10 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 57 | 2.84 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 97 | 4.83 | 52 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.10 | 55 |
| Touches | 627 | 31.20 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 200 | 9.96 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.65 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.79 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 28 | 1.39 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jacob Ambæk completes 22 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.50 | 34 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.60 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 2.14 | 18 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Jacob Ambæk makes 18 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.14 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Fouls per card | 11.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 2.94 | 74 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jacob Ambæk has committed 23 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.5 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly striker (11 appearances), also at left striker (8) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jacob Ambæk previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Jacob Ambæk
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Jacob Ambæk has scored 7 goals across 27 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1808 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jacob Ambæk has attempted 53 shots with 21 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jacob Ambæk has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 22 successful dribbles from 57 attempts (39% success rate). Jacob Ambæk has contributed 15 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jacob Ambæk has registered 18 tackles (10 won), 4 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 218 from 294 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Jacob Ambæk has won 97 of 240 total duels.
Discipline
Jacob Ambæk has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 36.
About Jacob Ambæk
Jacob Ambæk is a 18-year-old forward playing for Brøndby IF in the Superliga, representing Denmark. Jacob Ambæk is right-footed and wears the number 38 shirt. Born on 28 March 2008.
Most recent appearance
Jacob Ambæk's most recent match was away at FC København on May 4th. Brøndby IF lost 1-3. Jacob Ambæk played 71 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-3 lossvsFC København(71 mins, rating 6.45)
- May 1st2-3 winatFC Midtjylland(46 mins, rating 6.24)
- March 2nd0-2 lossvsAGF(76 mins, rating 7.04)
- August 22nd1-1 drawvsNordsjælland(82 mins, rating 5.87)
- August 10th3-0 lossatSønderjyske Fodbold(90 mins, rating 7.09)
Next fixture
Jacob Ambæk and Brøndby IF are next in action on March 31st against AGF in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AGF vs Brøndby IF match preview.
Teammates at Brøndby IF
Jacob Ambæk currently plays alongside Emmanuel Dennis, Jordi Vanlerberghe, Oliver Villadsen, Ousmane Sow, Frederik Alves, Raphael Canut, Marcus Younis, Bartosz Slisz, Sean Klaiber, Viggo Poulsen, Patrick Mortensen, Philip Søndergaard, Benjamin Tahirović, Mats Köhlert, Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen, Patrick Pentz, Gavin Beavers, Rasmus Lauritsen, A. Kappenberger, Jacob Ambæk, Daniel Wass, Marko Divkovic, Filip Bundgaard, Luis Binks, Sho Fukuda, Mathias Jensen, William Sonne-Schmidt, Lukas Larsen and Max Ejdum at Brøndby IF.