Jacob Shaffelburg
LAF
Left Winger
Right Winger
One-v-One Creator
Nov 26, 1999 (26)
Left
5'11"
165 lb
Creates insurance goal off bench
Shaffelburg assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Austin FC.
Analysis: Shaffelburg supplied one assist, one shot on target and one chance created during 27 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Austin FC. After Denis Bouanga flicked a header into his path on the left, Shaffelburg curled an early cross between two defenders for Son Heung-Min to finish in the 72nd minute. The assist was his fourth of the season, establishing a new regular-season career high.
Returns after international scoring display
Shaffelburg has completed his international duty with Canada and is available for LAFC's MLS clash against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.
Analysis: Shaffelburg missed the matchup against FC Dallas while representing Canada during the international break, during which he scored twice in a 2-0 win over Peru. The winger also impressed against Chile in a previous friendly, potentially giving him a confidence boost ahead of the final stretch of the MLS season. He has recorded three assists across 16 league appearances (eight starts) for LAFC this season but has yet to find the back of the net. Shaffelburg should be back in contention for minutes on the wing against Vancouver, although a starting role is far from guaranteed given his rotational usage.
Nets brace for Canada
Shaffelburg scored two goals in Canada's 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday.
Analysis: The LAFC winger delivered an impressive display against Chile in a previous friendly in September, and he translated another strong outing into goals. This could be a huge confidence booster for Shaffelburg ahead of the final stretch of the 2026 MLS season, as he has yet to score for LAFC this campaign.
Joining Canada NT
Shaffelburg was called up by Canada for the upcoming international break between September and October.
Analysis: Shaffelburg has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench for LAFC this season, tallying three assists across 16 appearances (eight starts). Due to the international commitments, Shaffelburg will miss the matchup against FC Dallas on Saturday, but he should be ready to face Vancouver on Oct. 10 once the league resumes.
Provides assist in loss
Shaffelburg assisted once to go with nine crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Shaffelburg came on at halftime alongside Marco Delgado and immediately assisted Denis Bouanga's 48th minute consolation, delivering a low cross from the right that the Gabonese tucked home to reduce the deficit to 3-1. He also delivered nine crosses of which three were accurate and one corner across 45 minutes, forcing Stefan Cleveland into another full-stretch save late in the match. Shaffelburg now has three MLS assists in 15 appearances (eight off bench) this season.
Starting against Real Salt Lake
Shaffelburg (leg) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Shaffelburg has overcome a mild discomfort which sidelined him last weekend versus D.C. United. The forward could now appear on either flank as he attempts to generate offensive plays for Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga. Prior to the injury, Shaffelburg failed to score but provided two assists over 12 league games (six starts) this season.
Injured in training
Shaffelburg is at risk of being sidelined after sustaining a fitness blow in training sessions prior to the visit to D.C. United, per Josh Gross of SoCal Sports.
Analysis: Shaffelburg could have found a good chance to make the starting lineup with both David Martinez (leg) and Timothy Tillman (leg) potentially missing from the squad, but the Canadian may now join them in the injury list. While the full extent of the situation is unclear, this issue would significantly reduce the team's capacity on the right flank, with Tyler Boyd or Ryan Raposo pushing for increased playing time.
Two crosses from bench
Shaffelburg had two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over South Africa.
Analysis: Shaffelburg was introduced to the field as the end drew near, playing 20 minutes on the flank. He would see an interception, two clearances and two crosses in his short time on the field. He still has yet to start a match at the World Cup, appearing from the bench in all four games thus far.
Three shots during 6-0 win
Shaffelburg generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 6-0 victory over Qatar.
Analysis: Shaffelburg came on as a second-half substitute, and his shot was turned in for the fifth goal of the game, which went down as an own goal. The LAFC winger has come on as a substitute in both matches and created a chance in each game. He also took three shots and attempted six crosses in his 19 minutes.
Comes off bench Friday
Shaffelburg came off the bench in Friday's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He recorded one accurate cross in a 29-minute cameo.
Analysis: The winger resumed full training earlier in the week and provided some much-needed pace in the final third as Canada attempted to score an equalizer. Shaffelburg will continue to be a depth option for the Canucks in the upcoming two games of the group stage.
Resumes full training
Shaffelburg (leg) returned to full training during Canada's World Cup session, according to Joshua Kloke of TheAthletic.
Analysis: Shaffelburg's return to full training is an encouraging development after being limited to solo sessions in recent days, raising his chances of being available for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. The LAFC winger has not featured at international level since November 2025, and while his involvement in the opening fixture may still be limited given the disrupted buildup, his return to full training gives coach Jesse Marsch an additional attacking option heading into the tournament.
Remains in individual work
Shaffelburg (leg) was limited to solo training during Thursday's session with Canada's World Cup squad, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Shaffelburg is a major doubt for the initial World Cup clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina, with his participation likely reduced to limited minutes in the best-case scenario. The LAFC winger is coming off a tough start to the season due to his injury struggles, and he hasn't appeared at the international level since November 2025. However, he may eventually become an alternative to Liam Millar on the left wing.
Could be ready for WC opener
Shaffelburg (leg) could be available for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, according to coach Jesse Marsch, per Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.
Analysis: Shaffelburg had been ruled out of LAFC's recent MLS fixtures with a leg issue, but manager Marsch's optimistic assessment suggests the winger's recovery is progressing well ahead of the tournament. The Canadian attacker has provided two assists across 223 minutes of play for LAFC this season and will be looking to make an impact for his country on home soil if cleared in time for the opening fixture.
Sidelined with leg injury
Shaffelburg has been ruled out of the week 15 game against Seattle Sounders with a leg issue, per the MLS injury report.
Analysis: Shaffelburg will sit out another match after a largely inconsistent start to the season, in which he has provided two assists over 223 minutes of play. The winger has yet to make a huge impact since his move from Nashville to LAFC, so it's possible he'll remain a backup option even if he returns after the World Cup break, sitting behind Denis Bouanga and David Martinez in the depth chart.
Provides assist in loss
Shaffelburg assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 loss versus Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Shaffelburg set up Nathan Ordaz's 45th minute goal, driving in a low cross from the left that Ordaz eventually turned home off a deflection to cut the deficit right before halftime, and he was LAFC's most direct attacking threat in a game where the home side piled up shots but only found the net once. He wrapped the match with one assist, two chances created, and five crosses in 59 minutes, constantly winning the ball back high up the pitch and aggressively pressing Houston's right back in transition to spark most of LAFC's dangerous moments.
Two shots in first start
Shaffelburg generated two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Shaffelburg cracked the starting XI for the first time with LAFC in MLS during Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Colorado, logging two shots (one on target), one chance created, and four crosses while staying active in the attack. He pushed to make something happen but couldn't carve out a true high-danger look, as Colorado's defensive shape stayed compact and gave LAFC's wide players very little room to work. He's now sitting on one assist through four MLS appearances this season and profiles as more of a rotation option moving forward.
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