Jakob Glesnes
Philadelphia Union/D/
NorwayPlayer Info
Jakob Glesnes is a Norwegian central defender who has established himself as a rock at the back for Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy. The 31-year-old, born in 1994, stands 187 cm tall and combines physical strength with excellent ball-playing ability, making him a modern center-back. Glesnes began his career in Norway with Strømsgodset before making a high-profile move to the Philadelphia Union in 2020, where he became a fan favorite and an MLS Best XI selection in 2022, known for his spectacular long-range goals. His transfer to LA Galaxy in 2024 marked a significant step, with a market value of €3 million underscoring his quality. A full Norwegian international, Glesnes is renowned for his aerial dominance, tough tackling, and leadership, forming the defensive cornerstone for one of MLS's most historic clubs.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/12/14
Philadelphia Union
Los Angeles Galaxy935000€
Transfer
2020/01/30
StromsgodsetPhiladelphia UnionSigned
2016/07/31
Sarpsborg 08Stromsgodset350000€
Transfer
2015/12/31
Asane FotballSarpsborg 08Signed
2015/07/19
FyllingsdalenAsane FotballSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Philadelphia Union
USA Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
315
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
172
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
13
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
17
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
3