
Erik Sviatchenko
Houston Dynamo/D/
Player Info
Erik Sviatchenko is a Danish central defender renowned for his composure on the ball, aerial dominance, and leadership at the back. At 34, he remains a highly valued defender with a market value reflecting his quality. Sviatchenko rose to prominence at FC Midtjylland in Denmark, winning the Danish Superliga and establishing himself as one of the league's best defenders. This earned him a move to Celtic in Scotland, where he won multiple domestic trebles, including league titles, Scottish Cups, and League Cups, becoming a fan favorite for his committed displays. After returning to Midtjylland, he continued to win trophies and lead the defense in European competitions. His individual honors include being named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Season on several occasions. The son of a Ukrainian ballet dancer, Sviatchenko is also known for his artistic interests off the pitch. In summary, he is a modern, ball-playing defender whose intelligence and trophy-winning mentality have defined a successful career.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/03/23
1300000€
Transfer
2018/06/30
1140000€
Transfer
2018/06/29
Loan Ended
2018/01/15
Loan
2016/01/16
2500000€
Transfer
2009/12/31
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025
Matches
Games Played
10
Games Started
8
Minutes Per Game
611
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
7
Accurate Passes Per Game
275
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
20
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
11
Interceptions Per Game
8
Clearances Per Game
40
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
7




