Summary

Jacob Italiano (Australia), Defender, 6 caps

Jacob Italiano

#14 Defender Grazer AK (AUT) Australia

Jacob Italiano is a 25-year-old defender for Grazer AK (AUT) and Australia. He has earned 6 caps for Australia. Our model puts Australia's title chance at 0% with a 55% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

6 Caps

0 Goals

4 Season goals

0 Assists

7.27 Form rating

Age25Height177 cmWeight161 lbsMarket value€325K

View next match prediction See Australia team page

Betting Relevance

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

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Jacob Italiano · the model’s read

Jacob Italiano brings 6 caps for Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Grazer AK (AUT). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

Jacob Italiano: World Cup 2026 Form

How Jacob has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.5

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

5.9

Last match vs USA

7.0

vs Türkiye

74 min

5.9

vs USA

90 min

Jacob Italiano: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (4 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.5

Career baseline 6.4

0.55 Shotsper 90 min 0.33

0.55 Key passesper 90 min 0.33

2.2 Tacklesper 90 min 2.28

0.55 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.98

1.65 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 1.3

51 Touchesper 90 min 50

At World Cup 2026, Jacob is rating 6.5 — in line with his 6.4 career baseline.

Australia defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Jacob lines up behind for Australia at World Cup 2026 in Group D.

Mathew Ryan Goalkeeper 7.2 Career rating

Aziz Behich Defender 1.19 Tackles / 90

Miloš Degenek Defender 0.31 Tackles / 90

Harry Souttar Defender 1.08 Tackles / 90

Jordan Bos Defender 2.52 Tackles / 90

Cameron Burgess Defender 0.77 Tackles / 90

Jacob Italiano: Quick Facts

#14Shirt number

25Age

177 cmHeight

161 lbsWeight

Perth, AustraliaBirthplace

Grazer AK (AUT)Club

Part of the Australia squad at World Cup 2026

Australia team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Jacob Italiano play?

Jacob Italiano plays as a Defender for Grazer AK (AUT). At World Cup 2026 they represent Australia.

How many caps does Jacob Italiano have?

Jacob Italiano has 6 international caps for Australia.

What is Australia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Australia at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 55% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Australia in at World Cup 2026?

Australia are in Group D at World Cup 2026, facing Turkey, United States, Paraguay.