Paul Iacob stats
Romania
Match-by-match stats
P. Iacob
OtelulDefender
P. Iacob vs Farul Constanța
9 games played, 3 more on the benchPaul Iacob's next match is on Sunday at 14:00 against Farul Constanța. See how Paul Iacob did in earlier matches against Farul Constanța.
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FACOvOG
Sunday 14:00Sun 14:00Before the next match
Farul Constanța v Otelul, SundayWhat Farul Constanța allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Farul Constanța in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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Odds OutliersPaul Iacob 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Paul Iacob has appeared in 12 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,080 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Attacking stats
Paul Iacob has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 98 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Paul Iacob has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 216 minutes. Paul Iacob has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Paul Iacob has completed 544 of 624 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Paul Iacob completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 61 duels .
Defending stats
Paul Iacob makes 22 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 66 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Paul Iacob has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left center back (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Otelul squad
P. Fernandes
32 yrsȘ. Daniel Bană
21 yrsD. Sandu19 yrsR. Postelnicu18 yrsD. Bordun21 yrs
E. Bicfalvi38 yrsAndrézinho
29 yrsD. Neicu21 yrsM. Frunza20 yrs
P. Nuno31 yrsA. Ciobanu28 yrsC. Chira24 yrs
J. Lameira27 yrs
B. Paz28 yrs
J. Paulo28 yrsD. Aftene
34 yrs
29 yrs
25 yrs
34 yrs
26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 28 | 2,286 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 6.97 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 17 | 1,318 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 6.62 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 37 | 3,250 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 51 | 7.26 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 16 | 1,198 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1.44 |
About Paul Iacob
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Paul Iacob has featured across 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1080 minutes. Paul Iacob has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Iacob has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Paul Iacob has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Iacob has registered 22 tackles (15 won), 14 interceptions, and 66 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 544 from 624 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Paul Iacob has won 61 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Iacob has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 9.
About Paul Iacob
Paul Iacob is a 30-year-old defender playing for Otelul in the Superliga, representing Romania. Paul Iacob is left-footed. Born on 21 June 1996.
Most recent appearance
Paul Iacob's most recent match was at home against Csikszereda on May 19th. Otelul drew 1-1. Paul Iacob played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.25.
Recent matches
- May 19th1-1 drawvsCsikszereda(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- May 8th1-0 lossatFCSB(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- December 6th2-3 lossvsCorvinul Hunedoara(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.68)
- October 7th3-0 lossatUniversitatea Cluj(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- February 24th0-1 lossvsRapid Bucuresti(90 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Paul Iacob and Otelul are next in action on November 27th against Farul Constanța in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Farul Constanța vs Otelul match preview.
Teammates at Otelul
Paul Iacob currently plays alongside Patrick Fernandes, Darius Paharnicu, Diego Zivulic, Ștefan Daniel Bană, Julián Bonilla, Răzvan Alin Trif, Pedro Nuno, D. Sandu, Radu Postelnicu, Denis Bordun, Manuel Lopes, A. Ciobanu, Cristian Chira, Eric Bicfalvi, Gabriel Ursu, Vadik Murria Soriano, João Lameira, Andrézinho, Milen Zhelev, Andrei Rus, Bruno Paz, Kazu, João Paulo, Iustin Popescu, Dan-Emilian Neicu, Cosmin Dur Bozoanca, Dan-Cristian Neicu, Matei Frunza, Dragos Aftene and Paul Iacob at Otelul.