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- Name
- Jacob Shaffelburg
- Nationality
- Canada
- Position
- Winger
- Current Team
- Canada
Jacob Everett Shaffelburg is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC and represents the Canada national team.
Shaffelburg comes from a soccer-oriented family, with a brother, Zachary, and a sister, Jessica, while his parents are Michael and Linda Shaffelburg. He is known for his speed, versatility on the wing, and ability to create scoring opportunities.
At the club level, Shaffelburg won the Canadian Championship with Toronto FC (Voyageurs Cup in 2020 and 2022)before joining Nashville SC, where he continues to be a key attacking threat. As Mike Jacobs of Nashville SC said in 2022, “Jacob is a versatile wide player with rapid pace that makes him a constant threat.”
Internationally, Shaffelburg helped Canada win the Concacaf Final Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2021–22)and represented his country at the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024, where Canada finished fourth.
He is praised for his acceleration, creativity on the ball, and work rate, making him a dynamic presence for both club and country.
