Mikkel Desler
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Mikkel Desler 2026 season stats
As a right back, Mikkel Desler has appeared in 9 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 550 minutes at an average rating of 6.63. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.16 | 76 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.80 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.16 | 81 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.16 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.33 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.70 | 68 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.65 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Mikkel Desler has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 110 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mikkel Desler has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 138 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 279 | 45.70 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 251 | 41.10 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.15 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.33 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 62 | 10.15 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 3.93 | 26 |
Mikkel Desler has completed 251 of 279 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.65 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.15 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 28 | 4.58 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.98 | 33 |
| Touches | 407 | 66.60 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 44 | 7.20 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.33 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.47 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.65 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.65 | 47 |
Mikkel Desler completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 2.13 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.31 | 77 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.47 | 74 |
| Clearances | 17 | 2.78 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 3.44 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.16 | 28 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.33 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Mikkel Desler makes 13 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.31 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.49 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.78 | 86 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mikkel Desler has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mikkel Desler previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,531 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 7 | 491 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 24 | 1,550 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7.02 |
 Europa League | 7 | 552 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 27 | 2,262 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 71 | 7.06 |
 Coupe de France | 5 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 38 | 3,299 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 65 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 10 | 900 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 7.21 |
About Mikkel Desler
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Mikkel Desler has scored 1 goal across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 550 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mikkel Desler has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikkel Desler has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Mikkel Desler has contributed 4 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikkel Desler has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 9 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 251 from 279 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Mikkel Desler has won 28 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Mikkel Desler has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 9.
About Mikkel Desler
Mikkel Desler is a 31-year-old defender playing for Austin in the Major League Soccer, representing Denmark. Mikkel Desler is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 19 February 1995.
Most recent appearance
Mikkel Desler's most recent match was away at St. Louis City on January 27th. Austin lost 3-0. Mikkel Desler played 60 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- January 27th3-0 lossatSt. Louis City(60 mins, rating 6.3)
- July 25th1-2 lossvsSporting KC(84 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.97)
- June 19th5-0 lossatSan Diego(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 19th2-2 drawatMinnesota United(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- August 18th2-0 winvsSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Mikkel Desler and Austin are next in action on January 1st against Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Austin vs Seattle Sounders match preview.
Teammates at Austin
Mikkel Desler currently plays alongside Christian Ramirez, Riley Thomas, Micah Burton, Jon Gallagher, Nicolás Dubersarsky, Damian Las, Jayden Nelson, Facundo Torres, Przemyslaw Placheta, Jon Bell, Mateja Djordjevic, J. Rosales, Mikkel Desler, CJ Fodrey, Oleksandr Svatok, Žan Kolmanič, Ervin Torres, Brendan Hines-Ike, Myrto Uzuni, Brad Stuver, Brandon Vazquez, Owen Wolff, Guilherme Biro, Ilie Sánchez and Besard Sabovic at Austin.