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Jakob Glesnes

Jakob Glesnes

31-Year-Old DefenderD
Los Angeles Galaxy
MLS
Height 1.88
DOB 3/25/1994
Transferred to LA Galaxy
DLos Angeles Galaxy
December 15, 2025
Glesnes was transferred to LA Galaxy from Philadelphia in exchange for $1,100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), his new club announced. "We are thrilled to welcome Jakob and his family to Los Angeles. In his six years in MLS, Jakob has established himself as one of the best center-backs in the league and a back-line leader on multiple Supporter's Shield winning teams. We look forward to having Jakob join the group in January as we prepare for the 2026 campaign," said Will Kuntz, General Manager, LA Galaxy.
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Glesnes has played 181 games with 178 starts in his MLS career, recording nine goals and 10 assists. Before joining the Union, Glesnes played in Norway's top division, the Eliteserien, representing Stromsgodset Toppfotball. In his six seasons with Philly, he was named the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year, a two time MLS Best XI selection, and a three time MLS All Star (2022, 2023, 2025).
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Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy
  1. Miki Yamane
  2. Maya Yoshida
  3. Jakob Glesnes
  4. Zanka
  5. John Nelson
  6. Carlos Emiro Garces
  7. Julian AudeOUT
  8. Mauricio Cuevas
  9. Harbor Miller
  10. Chris Rindov
  11. Ascel Essengue
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Extends with Philadelphia
DPhiladelphia Union
August 19, 2025
Glesnes has signed an extension with Philadelphia.
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Suspension served
DPhiladelphia Union
August 17, 2025
Glesnes has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs Chicago on Saturday.
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Set for another suspension
DPhiladelphia Union
August 10, 2025
Glesnes had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.
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Logs nine clearances in win
DPhiladelphia Union
July 18, 2025
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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Makes five clearances
DPhiladelphia Union
July 13, 2025
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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