Danley Jean-Jacques
ratings updated 7 Sept 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Philadelphia Union.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1176 | 6.85 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 6.7 |
Scout report
D. Jean-Jacques is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Philadelphia Union, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 1 assists in 24 appearances, a Season grade of 48, top 2% of Major League Soccer central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 42.7, ranking 101st of 481 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (95.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.78 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Jean-Jacques.
Judged on this season alone, Jean-Jacques graded 48 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 81 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 4 goals, 1 assist and 3.783 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 37 → 48). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 43, top 24% of the 81 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 26 Jean-Jacques is in his prime years, and a market index of 13.3 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Jean-Jacques is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Philadelphia Union finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side
3.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 95.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.22 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 3.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 42.7, Jean-Jacques carries the 19th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 24%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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