Atlanta United Announces the Signing of Defender Tomás Jacob
Atlanta United has announced the signing of defender Tomás Jacob from Club Necaxa. The 21-year-old player will join the club through the 2028-29 season with option years until 2030-31. Jacob will occupy a U-22 Initiative roster spot and an international roster spot, pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
Player Details
Jacob, 21, has made a combined 67 career first division appearances in Argentina and Mexico. Born in Santa Fe, Argentina, Jacob began his career at Newell's Old Boys academy and progressed to make his first division debut against Independiente on October 31, 2021. During the 2022 season, he made 14 league appearances and recorded his first career assist against Godoy Cruz on August 27.
After sharing time between the first and second teams, Jacob made 13 first division appearances in 2024 and another 13 in 2025, playing as a right back, center back, and central midfielder. Jacob transferred to Liga MX side Club Necaxa on July 15, 2025, and debuted with the club three days later in a league match against Querétaro. During the Apertura 2025 season, he started 12 of his 14 appearances, scoring his first professional goal on September 26 against Atlas.
Player Profile
- Name: Tomás Jacob
- Position: Defender/Midfielder
- Height: 6'2"
- Birthdate: April 20, 2004 (21)
- Birthplace: Santa Fe, Argentina
- Citizenship: Argentina
