Jakob Glesnes Stats, Jersey Number, Contract, Position, Nationality, Age

Jakob Glesnes is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union. In October 2019, Jakob Glesnes was selected for the Norway national team for the first time.

On 19 October 2022, Jakob Glesnes was awarded the MLS Defender of the Year Award, becoming the first Philadelphia Union defender to win the award.

Jakob Glesnes Stats

Jakob Glesnes Jersey Number

Jakob Glesnes’ jersey number is 5.

Jakob Glesnes Contract

Philadelphia Union signed defender Jakob Glesnes to a new contract through 2025 with an option year for 2026 on March 21, 2023. On 8 December 2021, Glesnes signed a new, multi-year contract extension with the Union through the 2024 season.

Jakob Glesnes Position

Jakob Glesnes plays as a defender.

Jakob Glesnes Nationality

Jakob Glesnes is a Norwegian. Jakob Glesnes was born in Bergen, Norway. In November 2016, Jakob Glesnes played for the Norway national under-21 team for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

Jakob Glesnes Age

Jakob Glesnes was born on March 25, 1994, in Bergen, Norway. Jakob Glesnes is 29 years old as of 2023.