Jakob Glesnes
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Jakob Glesnes 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Jakob Glesnes has appeared in 10 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 856 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.32 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Jakob Glesnes has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 285 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jakob Glesnes has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 661 | 69.50 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 593 | 62.30 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 51 | 5.36 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 2.10 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 7.99 | 88 |
Jakob Glesnes has completed 593 of 661 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.11 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.32 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 27 | 2.84 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.05 | 36 |
| Touches | 797 | 83.80 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 81 | 8.52 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 1.26 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.32 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.32 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.63 | 45 |
Jakob Glesnes completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.58 | 47 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.16 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.74 | 16 |
| Clearances | 57 | 5.99 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 4.21 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.42 | 69 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Jakob Glesnes makes 15 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.95 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.42 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 2.25 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 1.26 | 27 |
| 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 9 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & 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 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 856 minutes. Jakob Glesnes has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakob Glesnes has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakob Glesnes has registered 15 tackles (11 won), 7 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 593 from 661 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Jakob Glesnes has won 27 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Jakob Glesnes has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 3.
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 Los Angeles FC on July 13th. LA Galaxy lost 0-3. Jakob Glesnes played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- July 13th0-3 lossvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.35)
- December 16th1-1 drawvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 7.35)
- August 26th0-2 winatSeattle Sounders(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- May 8th3-1 lossatSporting KC(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- April 14th1-2 winatAtlanta United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Jakob Glesnes and LA Galaxy are next in action on March 26th against St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs St. Louis City match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
Jakob Glesnes currently plays alongside Miki Yamane, Erik Thommy, Carlos Garcés, Robert Taylor, Gabriel Pec, Lucas Sanabria, Troy Elgersma, Justin Haak, Riqui Puig, C. Rindov, Julián Aude, Maya Yoshida, B. Scott, E. Wynder, Novak Mićović, João Klauss, Edwin Cerrillo, Joseph Paintsil, John Nelson, R. Dalgado, Marco Reus, H. Miller, J. Marcinkowski, Jakob Glesnes, R. Ramos and I. Parente at LA Galaxy.