Erik Sviatchenko

houston-dynamo-fcHOU
 • #28Center Back
Nationality

Denmark

Preferred Foot

Right

Birthdate

Oct 4, 1991

Age

34

Height

6'1"

Weight

181 lb

Primary Position

CB

Secondary Position

--

Role

Controlled Centre Back

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
166th/254 DEF
61.2
Passing
214th/254 DEF
60.5
1 V 1 Defending
171st/249 DEF
61.7
Aerial Duel
47th/249 DEF
73.3
Positioning
101st/253 DEF
69.2
Blocking
141st/249 DEF
66.9

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

7
Appearances
564
Minutes
0
Clean sheets
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News

May 13, 2026

Starting Wednesday

Sviatchenko (lower body) is in the starting squad for Wednesday's trip to Real Salt Lake.

Analysis: Sviatchenko was questionable following a two-week absence, but he's ready to record plenty of minutes in the midweek matchup. After that, he'll remain in a rotation with Agustin Resch and Antonio Carlos. The Dane has scored two goals this year across all competitions and has racked up more than two clearances in six of his seven league outings, though his potential has been offset by his constant fouls.

May 1, 2026

Questionable with lower body issue

Sviatchenko could miss the next MLS meeting with Colorado Rapids due to a lower body injury, as reported by the league.

Analysis: Sviatchenko's status is uncertain, and his potential absence may be covered by a center-back pairing made up of Antonio Carlos and Agustin Resch. Sviatchenko's playing time has been erratic lately, and his value will depend on his ability to regain a starting spot if he recovers quickly. He has served as a defensive contributor, tallying at least three clearances in each of his six starts this season.

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