25 Facts About Erik Sviatchenko

Erik Sergiyovych Sviatchenko is a Danish footballer who plays as a centre-back for MLS side Houston Dynamo.

Erik Sviatchenko appeared in 13 of FCM's first 22 Superliga matches plus 2 Danish Cup matches.

However, on 3 April 2011, Erik Sviatchenko tore the cruciate ligament in his right knee after colliding with teammate Rilwan Hassan during training.

Erik Sviatchenko ended the season with 28 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Superliga as FCM finished 6th table, plus 2 appearances each in the Cup and Europa League.

Erik Sviatchenko was able to finish the game but underwent ankle surgery a month later and missed the rest of the season.

Erik Sviatchenko ended the season with 17 appearances and 3 goals in the league.

At the time of his injury Midtjylland were top of the table with a 5-point gap, but with Erik Sviatchenko out injured they finished 3rd, 7 points behind champions Aalborg.

Erik Sviatchenko played in 6 games before a thigh injury forced him to miss the rest of 2014.

Erik Sviatchenko finished the season with 19 appearances and 1 goal in league play, helping Midtjylland finish top of the table and win their first Superliga title in club history.

Erik Sviatchenko played every minute of the group stage to help FCM finish 2nd and advance to the Round of 32.

Erik Sviatchenko wore the captain's armband regularly during the season due to captain Kristian Bach Bak being injured for most of the season.

Erik Sviatchenko made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Superliga prior to being sold.

Erik Sviatchenko appeared in 14 Premiership games to help Celtic win their 5th straight league title.

Erik Sviatchenko made 3 appearances in the Cup and 3 in the League Cup as Celtic won both to complete the domestic treble and finish the season unbeaten domestically.

Erik Sviatchenko scored 1 goal and played in 16 of the 17 possible league games during the loan, helping Midtjylland win their 2nd Superliga title in club history.

On 18 August 2019, Erik Sviatchenko scored in the 90th minute to rescue a draw with Hobro IK.

Erik Sviatchenko finished the season with 6 goals and 32 appearances, anchoring a defense that allowed a league best 29 goals all season to lead Midtjylland to a Superliga title.

On 12 June, Erik Sviatchenko agreed to a contract extension until June 2024.

Erik Sviatchenko ended the Superliga season with 28 appearances and 3 goals, helping FCM have the fewest goals allowed for the second straight year.

Erik Sviatchenko helped Midtjylland win their second ever Danish Cup, making 4 appearances and scoring 1 goal during the tournament.

On 24 March 2023 Erik Sviatchenko was sold to American MLS side Houston Dynamo, signing a two-year contract with a club option for 2025.

Erik Sviatchenko was born in Viborg, Denmark to Sergei and Helena Sviatchenko 4 October 1991.

Erik Sviatchenko's parents moved to Denmark from Ukraine with Erik's older brother, Phillip, in 1990.

Erik Sviatchenko's wife, Anne Sviatchenko, is a former professional footballer and has played for Team Viborg's women's team, Skovbakken IK, ASA, Celtic and the Denmark national team.

Anne signed for the Celtic women's team in February 2016, one month after Erik Sviatchenko had joined the men's team.