Houston Dynamo 
MLS 
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Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:00 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
12th
— MLS
Statistics of E. Sviatchenko — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
15
Starts
13
Minutes played
971
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
11
Interceptions
12
Fouls committed
9
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
503 - 0%
Duels won %
60% (49/81)
📊 General
Appearances
15
Starts
13
Minutes played
971
Goals
0
Average rating
6.7/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
11
Interceptions
12
Fouls committed
9
Key passes
0
Passes - accuracy
503 - 0%
Duels won %
60% (49/81)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Houston Dynamo
Career of E. Sviatchenko since 2018
2025/2026
Houston 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
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
Sep 28
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Sep 21
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Sep 14
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Aug 31
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct |
Sporting Kansas City
|
0-0 | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 4/7 |
| 28 Sep |
Nashville SC
|
3-1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 |
| 21 Sep |
Portland Timbers
|
1-0 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 |
| 14 Sep |
Colorado Rapids
|
2-1 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 |
| 31 Aug |
St. Louis City
|
2-3 | 75 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 3/3 |