Danley Jean-Jacques
ratings updated 20 Aug 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 defensive midfielder at Philadelphia Union, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 0 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 45, top 5% of Major League Soccer defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 42, ranking 125th of 436 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (90.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.88 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 45 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 40 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 3 goals, 0 assists and 3.881 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 37 → 45). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 42, top 38% of the 40 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 26 Jean-Jacques is in his prime years, and a market index of 13.1 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
3.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 90.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 3.88 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, Jean-Jacques carries the 15th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 38%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.88 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 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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