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Jakob Glesnes

€380KMarket Value
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union•Defender•
NorwayNorway
6.9
Season Score
32
Mar 25, 1994
188 cm
Height
5
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
Matches
20
Goals
0
Assists
0
Goal Contributions
0
Mins/game
82
Avg Rating
6.91
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

246
Full match
11
Substituted off
5
From Bench

Jakob Glesnes — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2017 · 7.43Eliteserien
Lowest-rated season
2026 · 6.84Major League Soccer (United States)
Rating trend
-0.3last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.08 G+A per 9013 goals + 13 assists across 12 league seasons (per-90 from 28895 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
12 (2015–2026)
Clubs with recorded appearances
6

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-03

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
MoldeMolde92250000
HaugesundHaugesund83231030
VålerengaVålerenga84220000
OddOdd82330010
StabækStabæk71330010
RosenborgRosenborg71240020
BrannBrann72230010
Sarpsborg 08Sarpsborg 0872320010
TromsøTromsø74120010
RanheimRanheim52120010
StartStart52301000
Inter MiamiInter Miami51131120
DC UnitedDC United43101010
New York RBNew York RB43100000
AalesundAalesund41120000
CincinnatiCincinnati42020010
SogndalSogndal42200010
Nashville SCNashville SC41030010
MjøndalenMjøndalen30210000
Sporting KCSporting KC20020000
1–20 of 50
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Strømsgodset
Strømsgodset
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Jan 31, 2020Transfer
Sarpsborg 08
Sarpsborg 08
Strømsgodset
Strømsgodset
Aug 1, 2016Transfer€350K
Åsane
Åsane
Sarpsborg 08
Sarpsborg 08
Jan 1, 2016Free Transfer
Fyllingsdalen
Fyllingsdalen
Åsane
Åsane
Jul 20, 2015Transfer
Løv-Ham
Løv-Ham
Fyllingsdalen
Fyllingsdalen
Jan 1, 2012Transfer

About Jakob Glesnes

Jakob Glesnes went through 16 Major League Soccer (United States) appearances in 2026 (1,396 minutes) without a goal or an assist. GioScore's computed rating for the season averages 6.84.

12 league seasons sit on his record, from 2015 to 2026 across 6 clubs. His best-rated season remains 2017 (7.43, Eliteserien); his lowest was 2026 (6.84). His last two rated seasons average 0.3 below his earlier career level.

Split by competition, the league record covers 3 domestic leagues: Major League Soccer (United States) (206 appearances, 10 goals), Eliteserien (113 appearances, 3 goals) and 1. Division (6 appearances, 0 goals). In 9 of the 12 campaigns on record he played at least 25 league games. Three straight seasons stand out for volume — 2021–2023, 104 league games, 35 a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Jakob Glesnes play?
Jakob Glesnes plays as a Defender for Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup. He has started 4 of his 4 appearances in the US Open Cup 2025.
What team does Jakob Glesnes play for?
Jakob Glesnes currently plays for Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup. He has 4 appearances in the US Open Cup 2025.
How old is Jakob Glesnes?
Jakob Glesnes is 32 years old, born on March 25, 1994. He is from Norway.
How tall is Jakob Glesnes?
Jakob Glesnes is 188 cm tall. He weighs 84 kg.
What nationality is Jakob Glesnes?
Jakob Glesnes is from Norway and represents them at international level. At club level, he plays for Philadelphia Union.