Silvan Hefti
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Silvan Hefti 2026 season stats
As a right back, Silvan Hefti has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,219 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. 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 | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 73 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.22 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.00 | 82 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.66 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 71 |
Silvan Hefti has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 406 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Silvan Hefti has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 135 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 398 | 29.40 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 289 | 21.30 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.55 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.66 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 62 | 4.58 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 5.09 | 49 |
Silvan Hefti has completed 289 of 398 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 6th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.30 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.66 | 49 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 60 | 4.43 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.89 | 24 |
| Touches | 717 | 52.90 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 194 | 14.32 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.89 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.59 | 44 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.66 | 81 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 1.03 | 68 |
Silvan Hefti completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 60 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 2.66 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.55 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.48 | 75 |
| Clearances | 35 | 2.58 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 3.69 | 48 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.15 | 26 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Silvan Hefti makes 36 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.26 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.22 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 1.85 | 52 |
| 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 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (14 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 2 assists across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1219 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Silvan Hefti has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Silvan Hefti has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). Silvan Hefti has contributed 13 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Silvan Hefti has registered 36 tackles (21 won), 20 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 289 from 398 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Silvan Hefti has won 60 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Silvan Hefti has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 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 CF Montréal on August 13th. DC United drew 4-4. Silvan Hefti played 78 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- August 13th4-4 drawvsCF Montréal(78 mins, rating 6.49)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.9)
- June 26th2-2 drawatNashville SC(74 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.28)
- May 6th0-2 winatNew York City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- December 14th3-2 winvsOrlando City(77 mins, rating 6.39)
Next fixture
Silvan Hefti and DC United are next in action on January 1st against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Silvan Hefti currently plays alongside Hosei Kijima, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa, Gabriel Segal, Caden Clark, Oscar Avilez, Gavin Turner, Silvan Hefti, Jared Stroud, Peglow, Alex Bono, Conner Antley, Brandon Servania, Sean Johnson, Jackson Hopkins, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, Nikola Markovic, Kye Rowles, Nathan Ordaz, Jacob Murrell, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu and Sean Nealis at DC United.