About Tomás Jacob

Tomás Jacob is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Atlanta United.

Career
Born in Santa Fe, Argentina, Jacob came through the Newell's Old Boys academy system before making his first-team debut against Independiente on October 31, 2021. During the 2022 campaign, he featured in 14 league matches and notched his first career assist in a match against Godoy Cruz on August 27. Moving between the first and reserve squads, Jacob accumulated 13 top-flight appearances in 2024 and another 13 in 2025, showcasing his versatility across right back, center back, and central midfield positions.

On July 15, 2025, Jacob completed his transfer to Mexican club Necaxa, making his debut just three days later in a league fixture against Querétaro. He established himself as a regular during the 2025 Apertura season, starting 12 of his 14 appearances.

In December 2025, Jacob signed with MLS side Atlanta United.