Jakob Glesnes stats
NorwayNext match
Major League Soccer
1.57
4.75
5.25Match-by-match stats
J. Glesnes
LA GalaxyDefender
J. Glesnes vs Los Angeles FC
3 games playedJakob Glesnes's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 01:00 against Los Angeles FC. See how Jakob Glesnes did in earlier matches against Los Angeles FC.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jul 18, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Nov 5, 2022 | |||||||||||
| May 8, 2022 |
LAFvLAG
Mon 26 Oct 01:00Mon 01:00Before the next match
Los Angeles FC v LA Galaxy, Mon 26 OctWhat Los Angeles FC allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Los Angeles FC in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersJakob Glesnes 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Jakob Glesnes has appeared in 23 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,960 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Jakob Glesnes has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 245 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 32nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jakob Glesnes has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 490 minutes. Jakob Glesnes has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Jakob Glesnes has completed 1151 of 1297 passes at 89% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Jakob Glesnes completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
Jakob Glesnes makes 29 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 123 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Jakob Glesnes has committed 19 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (22 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
LA Galaxy squad
K. Furuhashi
31 yrs#7
H. Lozano
31 yrs#11
R. Taylor
31 yrs#21
J. Paintsil
28 yrs#28
T. Elgersma
22 yrs#76
J. Klauss
29 yrs#99
S. Roberto
34 yrs#6
L. Sanabria
22 yrs#8
R. Puig27 yrs#10
I. Parente26 yrs#16
P. Ruiz
27 yrs#17
M. Reus
37 yrs#18
E. Wynder23 yrs#22
E. Thommy32 yrs#27
32 yrs
25 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,926 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 55 | 6.76 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,805 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 6.74 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,790 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 48 | 7.11 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 37 | 3,360 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 6.85 |
2021
| 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 23 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1960 minutes. Jakob Glesnes has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakob Glesnes has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Jakob Glesnes has contributed 4 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakob Glesnes has registered 29 tackles (18 won), 22 interceptions, and 123 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1151 from 1297 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Jakob Glesnes has won 70 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Jakob Glesnes has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 10.
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 at home against San Diego on June 6th. LA Galaxy drew 2-2. Jakob Glesnes played 24 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- June 6th2-2 drawvsSan Diego(24 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 20th2-0 winvsPortland Timbers(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 8th6-2 lossatSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 5.57)
- December 8th3-2 winvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- July 15th2-3 winatMinnesota United(90 mins, rating 5.97)
Next fixture
Jakob Glesnes and LA Galaxy are next in action on February 28th against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
Jakob Glesnes currently plays alongside Chris Rindov, Riley Dalgado, Harbor Miller, Riqui Puig, Sergi Roberto, Elijah Wynder, John Nelson, Julián Aude, Carlos Garcés, Kyogo Furuhashi, Justin Haak, JT Marcinkowski, Joseph Paintsil, Calegari, Hirving Lozano, Lucas Sanabria, Maya Yoshida, Robert Taylor, Novak Mićović, Jakob Glesnes, João Klauss, Brady Scott, Troy Elgersma, Marco Reus, Pablo Ruiz, Isaiah Parente and Erik Thommy at LA Galaxy.