Jakob Glesnes
Norway
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Jakob Glesnes 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Jakob Glesnes has appeared in 16 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,396 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.40 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.32 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Jakob Glesnes has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 233 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jakob Glesnes has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1396 minutes. Jakob Glesnes has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 981 | 63.20 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 870 | 56.10 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 74 | 4.77 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 2.51 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 117 | 7.54 | 83 |
Jakob Glesnes has completed 870 of 981 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.26 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.39 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 46 | 2.97 | 21 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 1.35 | 56 |
| Touches | 1197 | 77.20 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 129 | 8.32 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.90 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.32 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.32 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.39 | 34 |
Jakob Glesnes completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.16 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.71 | 14 |
| Clearances | 94 | 6.06 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 62 | 4.00 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.32 | 67 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 61 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Jakob Glesnes makes 18 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 94 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.90 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.39 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.33 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.22 | 24 |
| 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 Glesnes has committed 14 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (16 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jakob Glesnes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,926 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 55 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,805 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,790 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 48 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 37 | 3,360 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 3,300 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 49 | 6.82 |
About Jakob Glesnes
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Jakob Glesnes has featured across 16 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1396 minutes. Jakob Glesnes has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.17 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakob Glesnes has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Jakob Glesnes has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakob Glesnes has registered 18 tackles (12 won), 11 interceptions, and 94 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 870 from 981 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Jakob Glesnes has won 46 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Jakob Glesnes has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 5.
About Jakob Glesnes
Jakob Glesnes is a 32-year-old defender playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing Norway. Jakob Glesnes is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 25 March 1994.
Most recent appearance
Jakob Glesnes's most recent match was away at San Diego on April 10th. LA Galaxy lost 3-1. Jakob Glesnes played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.11.
Recent matches
- April 10th3-1 lossatSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.11)
- October 7th2-2 drawatCF Montréal(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- November 23rd1-0 winvsSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 8.23)
- September 16th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- August 11th0-0 drawvsDallas(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.67)
Next fixture
Jakob Glesnes and LA Galaxy are next in action on April 28th against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs New England match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
Jakob Glesnes currently plays alongside Riqui Puig, John Nelson, Carlos Garcés, Harbor Miller, Chris Rindov, Calegari, Julián Aude, Elijah Wynder, Riley Dalgado, Justin Haak, Joseph Paintsil, JT Marcinkowski, Sergi Roberto, Kyogo Furuhashi, Hirving Lozano, Lucas Sanabria, Maya Yoshida, Robert Taylor, Novak Mićović, Jakob Glesnes, Troy Elgersma, João Klauss, Brady Scott, Marco Reus, Pablo Ruiz, Isaiah Parente and Erik Thommy at LA Galaxy.