Erik Sviatchenko

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erik Sviatchenko
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 4, 1991(1991-10-04)
Age	33
Birthplace	Kyiv
Country	Ukraine
Horoscope	Libra

Erik Sviatchenko Biography

Erik Sviatchenko is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on October 4, 1991 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Center back who became famous as the captain of his Danish team FC Midtjylland. He played for the club from 2009 until 2016, when he was transferred to Scottish Celtic FC, a Premier League Club Celtic FC on a 1.5 million Euro transfer.

He played defensive in his Danish national team with He has played defense for the Danish national team alongside Simon Kjaer…

Sviatchenko was, during his youth playing years, captain of the FC Midtjylland squad. During his first year as a U/19 player, he and his team finished first in the Danish U/19 league, which was followed up the next season with another first place. In 2009, he was awarded the “Academy Player Of The Year” award, which is given to players who have excelled themselves during their period at the academy.

He has been a starter in almost all of FC Midtjylland’s games since his arrival at the club. He missed the Danish Cup final against FC Nordsjælland in May 2011 and the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Denmark due to a cruciate ligament injury. In January 2012 he recovered and rejoined the first team in FC Midtjylland and played all the games in the last half of the season. Prior to the season 2013/2014 he was made vice-captain of the first team.

The son is Ukrainian singer Sergei Sviatchenko. He has an older brother, named Philip.

Erik Sviatchenko Net Worth

Erik Sviatchenko is one of the richest Soccer Player from Ukraine. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik Sviatchenko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career as a youth in 1997 when he was a part of Viborg FF’s youth team. Later, he was a part of the youth team of FC Midtjylland between 2006 and 2009 after which he was promoted to the senior squad.

He made his first appearance for the Danish national team of soccer in the month of March in 2015. His first score with Celtic FC on April 17 on the 17th of April, 2016.

Erik Sergiyovych Sviatchenko (Ukrainian: Ерік Сергійович Святченко ; born 4 October 1991) is a Danish footballer of Ukrainian descent who plays as a defender for FC Midtjylland.

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Who is Erik Sviatchenko Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Erik Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ukraine. Erik Sviatchenko celebrates birthday on October 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Erik Sviatchenko

1. Erik Sergiyovych Sviatchenko was born on 4 October 1991 in Viborg, Denmark.
2. He joined the FC Midtjylland academy in 2006 at the age of 14.
3. In 2009, he was named Midtjylland Academy Player of the Year and made his first team debut.
4. On 4 March 2012 he returned from injury to score a goal in a 4–1 win over Horsens.
5. Prior to the 2013–14 season he was made vice-captain.
6. On 17 January 2016, he signed with Celtic for a fee of £1.5 million on a four-and-a-half-year contract.
7. He scored his first goal for Celtic on 17 April 2016 in a 2–2 draw with old firm rivals Rangers.
8. During the 2016–17 season he made 28 appearances and scored a goal in league play to help Celtic win their 6th straight Premiership title.
9. On 2 August 2017 he injured his knee ligaments in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Rosenborg.
10. On 16 January 2018, he returned to FC Midtjylland on loan and scored 1 goal in 16 league appearances.
11. On 27 May 2018 his loan was made permanent for a fee of £1 million and he agreed to a four-year contract.
12. During the 2018–19 season he scored 1 goal and made 27 appearances as FCM finished 2nd in the table.
13. He became Midtjylland’s captain during the 2019–20 season, anchoring the defense that allowed a league-best 29 goals all season and helping Midtjylland win the Superliga title.
14. On 24 March 2023 he joined American MLS side Houston Dynamo on a two-year contract with a club option for 2025.
15. He has dual citizenship and is eligible to play for Ukraine, but agreed to a call-up for the Danish national team in March 2015.