Houston Dynamo 
Major League Soccer 
Jul 26
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Erik Sviatchenko
34 years old
Position
Defender
Height
184 cm
Weight
82 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
04 Oct 1991 - Denmark
Birth City
Viborg
Ranking
2nd
— Major League Soccer
Statistics of Erik Sviatchenko — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
10
Starts
7
Minutes played
639
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
8
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
11
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
296 - 79%
Duels won %
58% (30/52)
📊 General
Appearances
10
Starts
7
Minutes played
639
Goals
1
Average rating
6.45/10
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
8
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
11
Key passes
4
Passes - accuracy
296 - 4%
Duels won %
58% (30/52)
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52 | 21 | +31 | 46 | WLWWL |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | +5 | 43 | WDDLW |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 24 | +16 | 40 | WDDDL |
| 4 |  FC Dallas | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 41 | +6 | 40 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 38 | WDDLL |
| 6 |  St. Louis City | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 38 | DWDWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 46 | 45 | +1 | 32 | DWLDW |
| 9 |  San Diego | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 37 | +5 | 30 | LLWWL |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 29 | LDLLL |
| 11 |  Minnesota United FC | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 29 | LLDWL |
| 12 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 39 | -9 | 29 | LWLDW |
| 13 |  Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 27 | DDDLL |
| 14 |  Austin | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 26 | DDWDW |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 58 | -35 | 15 | LLLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Houston Dynamo
Career of Erik Sviatchenko since 2018
2026/2027
Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo10Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo37Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo52Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland20Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland33Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland41Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
2019/2020FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland32Apps
6Goals
3Assists
Rating
2018/2019FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland32Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2026/2027Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo10Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo33Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo24Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland16Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland25Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland28Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
2019/2020FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland32Apps
6Goals
3Assists
Rating
2018/2019FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland27Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
FC Midtjylland
→
Houston Dynamo
FC Midtjylland
Houston Dynamo
2018
Celtic
→
FC Midtjylland
€ 1M
Celtic
FC Midtjylland
2018
Celtic
→
FC Midtjylland
Loan
Celtic
FC Midtjylland
2016
FC Midtjylland
→
Celtic
€ 2.5M
FC Midtjylland
Celtic
HONOURS
US Open Cup
USA
2023
Winner
DBU Pokalen
Denmark
2021/2022
Winner
Superliga
Denmark
2021/2022
2nd Place
Superliga
Denmark
2020/2021
2nd Place
Superliga
Denmark
2019/2020
Winner
DBU Pokalen
Denmark
2018/2019
Winner
Superliga
Denmark
2018/2019
2nd Place
Superliga
Denmark
2017/2018
Winner
League Cup
Scotland
2017
Winner
Premiership
Scotland
2016/2017
Winner
Scottish Cup
Scotland
2016/2017
Winner
League Cup
Scotland
2016
Winner
Premiership
Scotland
2015/2016
Winner
Superliga
Denmark
2014/2015
Winner
DBU Pokalen
Denmark
2010/2011
2nd Place
DBU Pokalen
Denmark
2009/2010
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Jul 23
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for Houston Dynamo in the MLS, E. Sviatchenko continues to build on a solid professional career. Hailing from Viborg, this Denmark player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. As a defender, his 184 cm height and 82 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. In 2018, he moved to FC Midtjylland from Celtic, for € 1M, underlining his value on the transfer market. The silverware in his career — notably Superliga, US Open Cup, DBU Pokalen — confirms his ability to perform in the biggest moments. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Houston Dynamo's squad. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the MLS this season.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul |
Austin
|
3-0 | 11 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |
| 23 Jul |
DC United
|
1-1 | 29 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 |