Mikkel Desler stats
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M. Desler
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M. Desler vs Sporting KC
3 games playedMikkel Desler's next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Sporting KC. See how Mikkel Desler did in earlier matches against Sporting KC.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 17, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Sep 7, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Feb 23, 2025 |
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Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Sporting KC v Austin, SundayWhat Sporting KC allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Sporting KC in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersMikkel Desler 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Mikkel Desler has appeared in 19 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,168 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Mikkel Desler has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 146 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mikkel Desler has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 234 minutes. Mikkel Desler has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mikkel Desler has completed 649 of 702 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mikkel Desler completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 54 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
Mikkel Desler makes 24 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mikkel Desler has committed 16 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at right back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Austin squad
B. Vazquez
28 yrs#9
M. Uzuni
31 yrs#10
F. Torres
26 yrs#11
C. Ramirez35 yrs#21
P. Placheta
28 yrs#77
I. Sánchez
35 yrs#6
B. Sabovic
28 yrs#14
J. Alastuey23 yrs#24
M. Burton20 yrs#32
E. Torres18 yrs#38
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,531 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 6.78 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 7 | 491 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.98 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 38 | 3,299 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 65 | 7.05 |
2021
| 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 19 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1168 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mikkel Desler has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.71 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikkel Desler has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Mikkel Desler has contributed 6 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikkel Desler has registered 24 tackles (16 won), 22 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 649 from 702 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Mikkel Desler has won 54 of 101 total duels.
Discipline
Mikkel Desler has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 19.
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 at home against Vancouver Whitecaps on March 14th. Austin lost 1-2. Mikkel Desler played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- March 14th1-2 lossvsVancouver Whitecaps(16 mins, rating 6.48)
- January 13th1-4 lossvsNashville SC(69 mins, rating 6.01)
- September 15th3-3 drawvsSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- July 15th0-0 drawatDallas(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.32)
- November 19th1-2 winatVancouver Whitecaps(85 mins, rating 7.16)
Next fixture
Mikkel Desler and Austin are next in action on May 13th against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Austin match preview.
Teammates at Austin
Mikkel Desler currently plays alongside Mateja Djordjevic, Žan Kolmanič, Jon Gallagher, Oleksandr Svatok, Mikkel Desler, Christopher Applewhite, Jon Bell, Micah Burton, Jorge Alastuey, Riley Thomas, Damian Las, J. Rosales, Myrto Uzuni, Facundo Torres, Przemyslaw Placheta, Christian Ramirez, Ervin Torres, Brendan Hines-Ike, Brad Stuver, Brandon Vazquez, Guilherme Biro, Ilie Sánchez and Besard Sabovic at Austin.