Jakob Glesnes
31-Year-Old
Philadelphia Union
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Glesnes has been a fixture in the backline since joining the Union from Stromsgodset in 2020, logging 2,700-plus minutes in each of the past four seasons. While Glesnes had several blunders, including two own goals across all competitions, he still flashed moments of brilliance with two goals and two assists in 2024. Philadelphia will be in the market for a center-back after Damion Lowe's departure, but Glesnes should be a nailed starter again for the Union.
Logs nine clearances in win
Glesnes made nine clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Montreal.
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Glesnes didn't have an all-around stat line like he's used to, but still imposed his will against opposing forwards to pace all players in clearances. With 111 clearances over 21 league appearances this year, the center-back ranks among the top 20 in the category and is one of the driving forces behind MLS' stingiest defense.
Glesnes didn't have an all-around stat line like he's used to, but still imposed his will against opposing forwards to pace all players in clearances. With 111 clearances over 21 league appearances this year, the center-back ranks among the top 20 in the category and is one of the driving forces behind MLS' stingiest defense.
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Makes five clearances
Glesnes took two off target shots, made two interceptions, two tackles (winning one) and five clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
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Strong defensively in loss
Glesnes made three interceptions, three clearances, and blocked two shots in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Nashville. He also committed three fouls and picked up a yellow card.
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Back for Philly
Glesnes has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Nashville on July 6.
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Set for suspension
Glesnes will miss Sunday's game against Columbus due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.
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Sets up goal on Wednesday
Glesnes assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
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