Liverpool FC have completed a £60 million move for the highly-rated 20 year-old defender, who will join from French side Stade Rennais in the summer. But who exactly is Jeremy Jacquet?
- 20 years old
- 6’2″
- Right-footed
- Primarily plays as a CB, but can also play at RB
Jacquet came up from the academy of Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais, playing for their B team between 2021 and 2024. He made one appearance for the senior team before spending two seasons on loan at Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot.
Jacquet was so impressive during this stint that Stade Rennais recalled him in February 2025, reportedly paying an early loan cancellation fee of €900,000. Since then, he has made 30 senior appearances for his boyhood club.
He has also played on the international stage, representing France at youth level and getting into the UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament in 2024, when France were beaten by Spain in the final.
Why is he so expensive?
The reported figure, which sits around £60 million, reflects both the buzz around the player and his contract situation.
Both Chelsea and Manchester United were battling to secure Jacquet’s signature during this transfer window, which is likely to have skyrocketed his market value. As per Ian Doyle, the Frenchman was offered the same financial terms by Liverpool, and it was the long-term project which convinced him to make the switch to Merseyside.
Even aside from the transfer interest, Jacquet is widely regarding as one of the most promising defensive talents in Europe. A report from CIES Football Observatory in December included Jacquet within the top ten players in Ligue 1 whose transfer value is likely to rise in the next six months. According to their estimations, his value was set to rise by over £7 million, an increase of 30%.
With this in mind, Liverpool likely wanted to get ahead of the curve in order to avoid an astronomical asking price in the summer transfer window.
It is also important to understand that Jacquet is under contract until 2029. With his parent club under no pressure to sell, they have the freedom to set whatever price they deem fair.
What are his strengths?
Jacquet has already showcased dominance in the air, which is perhaps unsurprising given his 6’2″ frame. He also has good defensive awareness, ranking within the top fifteen defenders for interceptions made in Ligue 1, according to FBRef.
He also ranks highly for successful take-ons, tackles and recoveries.
According to David Ornstein, Liverpool see Jacquet as an integral part of future plans for the first-team, and they believe his profile is better suited to this vision than that of Marc Guehi.
Liverpool fans will have to wait to see the new signing in action, however, as he is set to return to Rennes for the remainder of this season. When he does finally head to England, he is sure to be warmly welcomed by fellow Frenchmen Konate and Ekitike!
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