Mikkel Desler
Denmark
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Mikkel Desler 2026 season stats
As a right back, Mikkel Desler has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 658 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.27 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.55 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Mikkel Desler has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 132 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mikkel Desler has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 165 minutes. Mikkel Desler has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 369 | 50.50 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 335 | 45.80 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.23 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.27 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 10.53 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 3.97 | 21 |
Mikkel Desler has completed 335 of 369 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.55 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.96 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 32 | 4.38 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.96 | 33 |
| Touches | 515 | 70.40 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 51 | 6.98 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.55 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.37 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.68 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.55 | 51 |
Mikkel Desler completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 2.05 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.23 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.50 | 75 |
| Clearances | 21 | 2.87 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 4.10 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.14 | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.27 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Mikkel Desler makes 15 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.37 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.55 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 2.74 | 85 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (6 appearances), also at right center back (1).
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 12 appearances (7 starts), totalling 658 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mikkel Desler has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.26 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 15 tackles (9 won), 11 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 335 from 369 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Mikkel Desler has won 32 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
Mikkel Desler has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 10.
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 Portland Timbers on April 10th. Austin won 1-2. Mikkel Desler played 71 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-2 winatPortland Timbers(71 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- December 8th1-1 drawvsPhiladelphia Union(18 mins, rating 6.56)
- October 12th1-2 winatSeattle Sounders(19 mins, rating 6.38)
- January 27th3-0 lossatSt. Louis City(60 mins, rating 6.3)
- July 25th1-2 lossvsSporting KC(84 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Mikkel Desler and Austin are next in action on March 17th against SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Austin vs SJ Earthquakes match preview.
Teammates at Austin
Mikkel Desler currently plays alongside Riley Thomas, Jon Gallagher, Mateja Djordjevic, Jon Bell, Micah Burton, Jorge Alastuey, J. Rosales, Christian Ramirez, Facundo Torres, Przemyslaw Placheta, Oleksandr Svatok, Damian Las, Christopher Applewhite, Mikkel Desler, Žan Kolmanič, Ervin Torres, Brendan Hines-Ike, Myrto Uzuni, Brad Stuver, Brandon Vazquez, Guilherme Biro, Ilie Sánchez and Besard Sabovic at Austin.