Paul Iacob
Romania
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Paul Iacob 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Paul Iacob has appeared in 7 Superliga matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.71 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Paul Iacob has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Paul Iacob has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Paul Iacob has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 362 | 51.70 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 313 | 44.70 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 3.57 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 3.14 | 39 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 4.43 | 31 |
Paul Iacob has completed 313 of 362 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.29 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.29 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 42 | 6.00 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 2.86 | 90 |
| Touches | 475 | 67.90 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 54 | 7.71 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 1.29 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.57 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.57 | 33 |
Paul Iacob completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 2.29 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.57 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.14 | 54 |
| Clearances | 46 | 6.57 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 3.71 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.29 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Paul Iacob makes 16 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.86 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.43 | 35 |
| 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 |
Paul Iacob has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 28 | 2,286 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 17 | 1,318 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 37 | 3,250 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 51 | 7.26 |
| 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 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Paul Iacob has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Iacob has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Iacob has registered 16 tackles (11 won), 8 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 313 from 362 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Paul Iacob has won 42 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Iacob has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 4.
About Paul Iacob
Paul Iacob is a 30-year-old defender playing for Otelul in the Superliga, representing Romania. Paul Iacob is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 21 June 1996.
Most recent appearance
Paul Iacob's most recent match was away at Voluntari on March 23rd. Otelul drew 2-2. Paul Iacob played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
- March 23rd2-2 drawatVoluntari(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- September 1st1-0 winvsArgeş(90 mins, rating 7.68)
- June 3rd1-1 drawvsUniversitatea Craiova(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- April 4th1-0 lossatPetrolul 52(90 mins, rating 6.59)
- December 16th1-1 drawvsDinamo Bucureşti(90 mins, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
Paul Iacob and Otelul are next in action on February 24th against Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti match preview.
Teammates at Otelul
Paul Iacob currently plays alongside Patrick Fernandes, Manuel Lopes, Matei Frunza, Pedro Nuno, A. Ciobanu, Dan-Cristian Neicu, Teodor Lungu, Giannis Christopoulos, José Correia, Dan-Emilian Neicu, Milen Zhelev, João Paulino, Kazu, Cosmin Dur Bozoanca, Denis Bordun, Miguel Silva, Andrézinho, Habib Sylla, M. Contra, Dragos Aftene, Radu Postelnicu, Darius Paharnicu and Paul Iacob at Otelul.