Erik Sviatchenko
Centre-back · Houston Dynamo · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25
Erik Sviatchenko, 35, plays as a centre-back for Houston Dynamo in the MLS. This season: 10 appearances, 628 minutes, 1 goal and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.47. Among defenders in MLS he stands out for aerial duels won.
Profile
- Club
- Houston Dynamo
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Centre-back
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Against every defender in MLS
Percentile among defenders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 10 (7) | – |
| Minutes | 628 | – |
| Average rating | 6.47 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.14 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.29 | 0.04 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.57 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.29 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.72 |
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.14 |
| Passes | 297 | 42.56 |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.8 | – |
| Crosses | 4 | 0.57 |
| Tackles | 8 | 1.15 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.00 |
| Clearances | 31 | 4.44 |
| Duels won | 30 | 4.30 |
| Aerial duels won | 19 | 2.72 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.29 |
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.58 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | – |
| Red cards | 1 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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