Erik Sviatchenko
Born: October 4, 1991 (age 32)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Viborg, Denmark
Nationality:
Danish
![Denmark Denmark](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Centre-back
Team: FC Midtjylland
Career History | ||
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Youth | 2006-2009 | FC Midtjylland |
Senior | 2009-2016 | FC Midtjylland |
2016-2018 | Celtic | |
2018- | FC Midtjylland | |
International | 2010-2012 | Denmark Under-21s |
2015- | Denmark |
Sports Mole has 47 articles about Erik Sviatchenko. Articles 1 to 40:
![Houston Dynamo FC head coach Ben Olsen looks on on March 24, 2024 Houston Dynamo FC head coach Ben Olsen looks on on March 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/12/ben-olsen.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. St Louis City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Houston Dynamo and St Louis City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 01:43
![Chicago Fire FC head coach Frank Klopas shouts on March 5, 2024 Chicago Fire FC head coach Frank Klopas shouts on March 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Chicago Fire and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 4, 23:49
![The Houston Dynamo FC starting eleven before their match on March 24, 2024 The Houston Dynamo FC starting eleven before their match on March 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. San Jose Earthquakes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 29, 00:32
![Colorado Rapids prepare for the second half on March 3, 2024 Colorado Rapids prepare for the second half on March 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 03:57
![Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni looks on June 24, 2023 Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni looks on June 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Vancouver Whitecaps - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 15:23
![Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney on July 31, 2023 Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney on July 31, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles Galaxy and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 07:53
![Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini on the sidelines on May 10, 2023 Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini on the sidelines on May 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 29, 04:04
![Houston Dynamo FC head coach Ben Olsen before the match on May 10, 2023 Houston Dynamo FC head coach Ben Olsen before the match on May 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Austin FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Houston Dynamo and Austin FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 25, 19:37
![FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (10) celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal on May 14, 2023 FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (10) celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal on May 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Dallas and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 18, 23:38
![Sporting Lisbon's Francisco Trincao celebrates scoring their first goal on January 15, 2023 Sporting Lisbon's Francisco Trincao celebrates scoring their first goal on January 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Sporting Lisbon and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 00:05
![C Midtjylland coach Bo Henriksen celebrates after the match on July 28, 2021 C Midtjylland coach Bo Henriksen celebrates after the match on July 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: FC Midtjylland vs. Sturm Graz - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Midtjylland and Sturm Graz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 1, 18:43
![Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on April 7, 2022 Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on April 7, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sturm Graz vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Sturm Graz and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 25, 23:00
![Pedro in action for Lazio on October 13, 2022 Pedro in action for Lazio on October 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Lazio vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lazio and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 25, 13:07
![AZ Alkmaar coach Pascal Jansen before the match on March 10, 2022 AZ Alkmaar coach Pascal Jansen before the match on March 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 09:45
![Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring for Lazio on September 8, 2022 Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring for Lazio on September 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: FC Midtjylland vs. Lazio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Midtjylland and Lazio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 13, 15:51
![Midtjylland's Charles celebrates with Erik Sviatchenko after the match on February 17, 2022 Midtjylland's Charles celebrates with Erik Sviatchenko after the match on February 17, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AEK Larnaca vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between AEK Larnaca and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 16:19
![FC Midtjylland's Evander celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021 FC Midtjylland's Evander celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: FC Midtjylland vs. PAOK - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between FC Midtjylland and PAOK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 22:15
![Rangers' Peter Lovenkrands celebrates scoring the winning goal in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic on May 4, 2002 Rangers' Peter Lovenkrands celebrates scoring the winning goal in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic on May 4, 2002](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five memorable Old Firm derbies between Celtic and Rangers
Ahead of the 427th Old Firm derby on Wednesday night, Sports Mole takes a look at five memorable encounters between Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers.
Feb 1, 07:30
![FC Midtjylland's Evander celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021 FC Midtjylland's Evander celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: FC Midtjylland vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Midtjylland and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 13:39
![Braga coach Carlos Carvalhal in February 2021 Braga coach Carlos Carvalhal in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Braga vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Braga and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 29, 00:22
![FC Midtjylland's Raphael Onyedika celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on July 28, 2021 FC Midtjylland's Raphael Onyedika celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on July 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: FC Midtjylland vs. Ludogorets Razgrad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Midtjylland and Ludogorets Razgrad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 23:54
![Celtic's Liel Abada celebrates scoring against Midtjylland in the Champions League on July 20, 2021 Celtic's Liel Abada celebrates scoring against Midtjylland in the Champions League on July 20, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Celtic 1-1 Midtjylland: Two men sent off in action-packed draw
Impressive debutant Liel Abada scored for the Hoops but Evander equalised and each team had a man sent off.
Jul 20, 22:06
![Kristoffer Ajer in action for Celtic on September 19, 2019 Kristoffer Ajer in action for Celtic on September 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Erik Sviatchenko: 'No Kristoffer Ajer is good news for Midtjylland'
Ajer has been left out of Celtic's squad for Tuesday's game with speculation linking him with a move to Brentford.
Jul 19, 20:10
![Celtic's Callum McGregor with teammates before the match in March 2021 Celtic's Callum McGregor with teammates before the match in March 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Celtic vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Celtic and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 18, 15:47
![Ange Postecoglou pictured in November 2020 Ange Postecoglou pictured in November 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Celtic to take on Midtjylland in Champions League
Linfield, Connah's Quay Nomads and Shamrock Rovers have also discovered their opponents.
Jun 16, 13:35
![FC Midtjylland manager Brian Priske pictured in October 2020 FC Midtjylland manager Brian Priske pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Midtjylland manager: 'We expect a lot from ourselves against Liverpool'
After four successive Champions League defeats, conceding 11 goals, the Danish side secured a 1-1 draw against Atalanta last week.
Dec 8, 16:27
![Alfredo Morelos celebrates scoring for Rangers on August 15, 2019 Alfredo Morelos celebrates scoring for Rangers on August 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Morelos at the double as Rangers make European progress
Steven Gerrard's men are through to the play-offs.
Aug 15, 21:39
![Generic view inside Celtic Park from August 2016 Generic view inside Celtic Park from August 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Erik Sviatchenko leaves Celtic to rejoin FC Midtjylland
Danish defender Erik Sviatchenko returns to FC Midtjylland from Celtic on a full-time basis after spending the second half of 2017-18 on loan at his former club.
May 28, 15:30
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic will cope without Jozo Simunovic at Bayern Munich'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is confident that his team will cope without key defender Jozo Simunovic for their Champions League Group B game with Bayern Munich.
Oct 17, 22:00
![Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016 Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Partick Thistle 0-1 Celtic - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Celtic earn a hard-fought 1-0 victory over local rivals Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership.
Aug 11, 19:15
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko faces six weeks on sidelines
Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko faces six weeks of the sidelines after suffering a knee injury against Rosenborg on Wednesday night.
Aug 4, 16:27
![Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016 Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Forrest blasts Celtic into Champions League playoffs
James Forrest nets the only goal of the tie as Celtic beat Rosenborg 1-0 to make it through to the playoff stage of the Champions League.
Aug 2, 21:38
![Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016 Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brendan Rodgers: 'Referee should apologise to Erik Sviatchenko'
Brendan Rodgers reveals that he has received a personal apology from the Scottish FA's head of refereeing after a poor decision cost his side victory against Ross County.
Apr 21, 16:31
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nine changes for Manchester City against Celtic
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola makes nine changes for his side's meeting with Celtic.
Dec 6, 18:50
![Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016 Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Late Moussa Dembele strike fires Celtic into final
Moussa Dembele finds the net late on to fire Celtic into the Scottish League Cup final at the expense of Rangers.
Oct 23, 16:09
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Erik Sviatchenko: 'Opponents should be frightened of Celtic'
Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko wants supporters to create another 'frightening' atmosphere to greet Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Oct 18, 16:45
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gives instructions on August 24, 2016 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gives instructions on August 24, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Celtic hold Manchester City in six-goal thriller
Celtic end Pep Guardiola's perfect start to his Manchester City career courtesy of a thrilling 3-3 Champions League draw at Celtic Park.
Sep 28, 21:38
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kolo Toure to miss Celtic friendly against Barcelona
New Celtic signing Kolo Toure will not feature in his side's upcoming friendly against Barcelona, but could be fit in time for the Champions League clash against Astana.
Jul 29, 19:27
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
St Johnstone topple champions Celtic
Leigh Griffiths's 40th goal of the season is not enough to stop champions Celtic from slipping to a 2-1 defeat away St Johnstone.
May 11, 21:17
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rangers defeat arch-rivals Celtic in dramatic penalty shootout
Rangers defeat bitter rivals Celtic 5-4 on penalties to reach the final of the Scottish Cup.
Apr 17, 14:55