Erik Sviatchenko
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Erik Sviatchenko 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Erik Sviatchenko has appeared in 8 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 594 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. 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 | 0.15 | 73 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.30 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 71 |
Erik Sviatchenko has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 198 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Erik Sviatchenko has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 594 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 | 274 | 41.50 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 216 | 32.70 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.97 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.61 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 2.27 | 7 |
| Passes (final third) | 48 | 7.27 | 76 |
Erik Sviatchenko has completed 216 of 274 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 28 | 4.24 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 2.58 | 91 |
| Touches | 350 | 53.00 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 72 | 10.91 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.30 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.30 | 14 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.61 | 43 |
Erik Sviatchenko completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.21 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.76 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.06 | 45 |
| Clearances | 29 | 4.39 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 3.18 | 31 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.15 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Erik Sviatchenko makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.52 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 1.82 | 49 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Erik Sviatchenko has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrs
33 yrsErik Sviatchenko previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 965 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,621 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,869 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 16 | 1,228 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 7.00 |
 Europa League | 6 | 495 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7.46 |
 Champions League | 3 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.90 |
Superliga
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 25 | 1,895 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 7.12 |
| Europa League | 6 | 452 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.90 |
| Champions League | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.04 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.79 |
About Erik Sviatchenko
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Erik Sviatchenko has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (7 starts), totalling 594 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Erik Sviatchenko has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Erik Sviatchenko has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Erik Sviatchenko has contributed 5 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Erik Sviatchenko has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 7 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 216 from 274 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Erik Sviatchenko has won 28 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Erik Sviatchenko has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 2.
About Erik Sviatchenko
Erik Sviatchenko is a 34-year-old defender playing for Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer, representing Denmark. Erik Sviatchenko is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 4 October 1991.
Most recent appearance
Erik Sviatchenko's most recent match was away at Real Salt Lake on June 19th. Houston Dynamo lost 3-0. Erik Sviatchenko played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
- December 16th1-1 drawatLA Galaxy(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 25th1-0 winvsVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 19th3-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.15)
- March 26th1-0 winvsColorado Rapids(0 mins)
- January 24th2-0 lossatAustin(90 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Erik Sviatchenko and Houston Dynamo are next in action on January 1st against DC United 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 Houston Dynamo
Erik Sviatchenko currently plays alongside Ondrej Lingr, Agustín Bouzat, Blake Gillingham, Logan Erb, Diadié Samassékou, Exon Arzú, Franco Negri, Antônio Carlos, Reese Miller, Felipe Andrade, Lawrence Ennali, Nick Markanich, Erik Sviatchenko, Lucas Halter, Ezequiel Ponce, Jack McGlynn, Matthew Arana, Ibrahim Aliyu, Duane Holmes, Héctor Herrera, Mateusz Bogusz, Jonathan Bond, Guilherme, Artur, Jimmy Maurer, Sam Vines, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.