Claudio Yacob

• Full name: Claudio Ariel Yacob
• Date of birth: 5 April 1987
• Place of birth: Moreno, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Position: Defensive midfielder (can also play as central midfielder)
• Height: Approximately 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Club career highlights

• Racing Club (Argentina) — Youth product and senior debut club; played there from 2006 to 2011, establishing himself as a combative midfield presence.
• West Bromwich Albion (England) — Joined in August 2011. Played as a regular defensive midfielder through multiple Premier League seasons (2011–2017). Known for tackling, positional discipline and leadership; named club captain for a period. Made over 150 appearances in all competitions for the club.
• Reading (England) — Signed in 2017 and spent a season with the Championship side.
• Return to Argentina — After his time in England he returned to Argentina, playing for clubs including Independiente and later Huracán.

International career

• Represented Argentina at youth levels and received senior national team call-ups; earned a small number of caps for the Argentina senior team.

Style of play

• Defensive-minded central midfielder with strengths in tackling, interceptions, work-rate and positional sense. Provided protection for the back line and recycled possession rather than being a creative playmaker.

Notable traits & reputation

• Respected for consistency, leadership and professionalism. Became a fan favorite at West Brom for his commitment and combative style.