Silvan Hefti
Switzerland
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Silvan Hefti 2026 season stats
As a right back, Silvan Hefti has appeared in 20 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,759 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.15 | 72 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.40 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.31 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.51 | 67 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 60 |
Silvan Hefti has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 220 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Silvan Hefti has 2 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 176 minutes. Silvan Hefti has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 2.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 564 | 28.90 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 431 | 22.10 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 1.38 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.56 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 91 | 4.66 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 95 | 4.86 | 48 |
Silvan Hefti has completed 431 of 564 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.20 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.56 | 49 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 91 | 4.66 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.02 | 36 |
| Touches | 1004 | 51.40 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 250 | 12.79 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 1.18 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.41 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.67 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.82 | 68 |
Silvan Hefti completes 4 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 91 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 59 | 3.02 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 41 | 2.10 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.28 | 59 |
| Clearances | 51 | 2.61 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 72 | 3.68 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Silvan Hefti makes 59 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.33 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.26 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 1.74 | 48 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Silvan Hefti has committed 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (20 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Silvan Hefti previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 19 | 1,014 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 6.91 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 11 | 713 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 6.32 |
 Serie A | 6 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.41 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7.07 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 26 | 1,632 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 44 | 6.81 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 17 | 1,110 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 7.11 |
| Serie A | 16 | 1,288 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 6.85 |
 Champions League | 11 | 754 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 6.61 |
Champions LeagueAbout Silvan Hefti
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Silvan Hefti has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 20 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1759 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Silvan Hefti has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Silvan Hefti has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (36% success rate). Silvan Hefti has contributed 15 key passes and 41 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Silvan Hefti has registered 59 tackles (41 won), 25 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 431 from 564 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Silvan Hefti has won 91 of 178 total duels.
Discipline
Silvan Hefti has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 8.
About Silvan Hefti
Silvan Hefti is a 28-year-old defender playing for DC United in the Major League Soccer, representing Switzerland. Silvan Hefti is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 25 October 1997.
Most recent appearance
Silvan Hefti's most recent match was away at Charlotte on October 7th. DC United lost 3-1. Silvan Hefti played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- October 7th3-1 lossatCharlotte(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.24)
- July 21st0-3 lossvsNew England(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- August 6th1-1 drawatCF Montréal(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- April 8th2-2 drawvsNashville SC(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.19)
- February 7th2-1 winvsToronto(90 mins, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Silvan Hefti and DC United are next in action on February 4th against Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Silvan Hefti currently plays alongside Jackson Hopkins, Sean Johnson, Jared Stroud, Brandon Servania, Andre Dozzell, Gabriel Segal, Alex Bono, Hosei Kijima, Peglow, Nikola Marković, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, Oscar Avilez, Keisuke Kurokawa, Silvan Hefti, K. Nono, Kye Rowles, Gavin Turner, Nathan Ordaz, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu and Sean Nealis at DC United.