Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Philadelphia Union.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2915 | 7.02 |
 US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136 | — |
Scout report
J. Glesnes is a 32-year-old central defender at Philadelphia Union, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 56, top 1% of Major League Soccer centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 22, ranking 395th of 513 in the Major League Soccer. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (90% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Glesnes.
Judged on this season alone, Glesnes graded 56 — a standout campaign that ranks top 2% of the 87 centre-backs in the Major League Soccer, on 13 clean sheets and 4.199 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 32 → 56). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 22, 64th of 87 of the 87 centre-backs in the Major League Soccer. At 32 Glesnes is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 2.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Glesnes is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Philadelphia Union finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side
4.2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 13 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 90% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 4.2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 22, Glesnes carries the 64th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Major League Soccer of 87. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
