1. Joseph Mark Jacobson was born on 17 November 1986 and is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a left back and centre back.
20 Facts About Joe Jacobson
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Joe Jacobson is the former captain of the Wales U21 team, and is a former captain of the Cardiff City reserve team.
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Joe Jacobson was selected in League Two's PFA Team of the Year in 2016 and League One's in 2020.
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Joe Jacobson was born and grew up in Llanishen, Cardiff, Wales, and is Jewish.
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In 2024, Joe Jacobson said he had needed a security escort due to abuse since the start of the Gaza war.
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Joe Jacobson signed professional terms with his hometown club in July 2006.
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Joe Jacobson made his league debut as a substitute for Chris Barker in Cardiff's Championship defeat at home to Norwich City on 22 April 2006.
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In November 2006 the Torquay-based newspaper the Herald Express reported that Joe Jacobson was likely to sign for Torquay United on loan, a story backed up by the team's official website.
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In February 2007, Joe Jacobson joined Bristol Rovers on loan until the end of the season, and then signed on a permanent basis in the summer of 2007.
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Joe Jacobson was the subject of controversy after executing a tackle on Kieron Dyer during a second round League Cup match against West Ham United on 28 August 2007.
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West Ham's manager Alan Curbishley, was furious initially accusing Joe Jacobson of conducting himself maliciously, however this was dismissed with a written apology to Joe Jacobson when Curbishley saw the tackle again.
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On 8 May 2009, it was announced that Joe Jacobson was to be released by Bristol Rovers at the end of his contract.
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On 18 June 2009, Joe Jacobson signed a two-year contract with Oldham Athletic after passing a medical.
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Joe Jacobson retained this role for the final two matches of the season, scoring in both, against Oldham Athletic and Portsmouth.
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On 1 July 2014, Joe Jacobson signed a two-year contract with Wycombe Wanderers following his release from Shrewsbury Town.
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Joe Jacobson later scored a penalty in the shootout, but Wycombe lost on penalties.
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In July 2020 Joe Jacobson was in discussions about extending his contract with Wycombe.
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Joe Jacobson was awarded the 'Players' Player' award in May 2021, voted for by the playing squad.
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Joe Jacobson represented Great Britain at the 2001 Maccabiah Games in Israel at the age of 14.
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Joe Jacobson captained the Wales Under-21 side that beat France and Romania until narrowly losing over two legs to England U21 in the 2009 European Championship play-offs in October 2008.