Daniel Svensson
Borussia Dortmund

Daniel Svensson

Daniel Svensson of Borussia Dortmund was born on 12 February 2002 (age 24).

Daniel Svensson, born 12 February 2002 (age 24), is a Swedish left-back now with Borussia Dortmund, where he wears squad number 24. His current market value is around Β£2.5m, according to Transfermarkt.

His career to this point is shaped most clearly by FC Nordsjaelland. Across five seasons there, Svensson made 127 league appearances and scored five league goals, becoming a long-term fixture rather than a passing prospect. His most productive league campaign came in 2022-2023, when he scored twice in 29 appearances.

The move to Borussia Dortmund has not pushed him to the margins. In 2025-2026 he has remained a regular first-team presence, making 33 Bundesliga appearances and scoring twice, while also adding nine Champions League appearances and two goals. Across all competitions for Dortmund, he has 42 appearances and four goals.

Svensson has also continued to feature for Sweden, with eight European World Cup qualifying appearances and one World Cup appearance recorded this season. His career remains rooted in the long Nordsjaelland spell, but his current role at Dortmund keeps him firmly relevant at a higher level.

📈 Key stats and insights

Daniel Svensson made 33 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Dortmund in 2025-26
Daniel Svensson started 27 league matches at left-back
Daniel Svensson scored two Bundesliga goals and received 0 cards
Daniel Svensson made nine Champions League appearances and scored two goals
Daniel Svensson's move to Borussia Dortmund became permanent for €5.5m
Last updated 15 June 2026. Send feedback

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Left Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Daniel Svensson
LB
1.83m (6ft)
Height
24
Squad Number
72kg (11st 4lb)
Weight
12 February 2002 (age 24)
Date of Birth
Sweden πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
Country of Birth
Borussia Dortmund
Team
Sweden πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
National Team
£2.5m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2027 (1y 1m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga 2025 - 2026
Games
33
Starting
27
Substitute
6
Unused
1
Utilisation
97%
Goals
2
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Sweden πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
World Cup 2026
Games
2
Starting
-
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
67%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Sweden πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games
8
Starting
6
Substitute
2
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League 2025 - 2026
Games
9
Starting
8
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
90%
Goals
2
Yellows
1
Reds
1
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Club World Cup 2025
Games
5
Starting
5
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Daniel Svensson was heavily used by Borussia Dortmund in 2025-26, making 33 Bundesliga appearances with 27 starts from left-back. His two league goals added some end product, while 0 yellow cards and 0 reds pointed to a controlled defensive profile across a substantial workload.

📋 Career stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2026 - 2027
Country
Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ
Games
-
Goals
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ
Games
33
Goals
2
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ
Games
12
Goals
1
Team
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Denmark πŸ‡©πŸ‡°
Games
17
Goals
-
Team
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Denmark πŸ‡©πŸ‡°
Games
32
Goals
2
Team
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Denmark πŸ‡©πŸ‡°
Games
29
Goals
2
Team
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Denmark πŸ‡©πŸ‡°
Games
27
Goals
1
Team
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Denmark πŸ‡©πŸ‡°
Games
22
Goals
-

Svensson's career path was relatively direct: trainee status at IF Brommapojkarna, a move to FC Nordsjaelland in 2020, then Borussia Dortmund in 2025. By age 24 he had moved from the Swedish and Danish development route into a major Bundesliga role, with 33 league appearances in his first full Dortmund season.

💰 Transfers

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
1 July 2025
From
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Type
Fee (£5.5m)
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
3 February 2025
From
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
Type
Loan
Team
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Nordsjaelland
1 August 2020
From
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
Type
Undisclosed
Team
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
1 January 2018
Type
Trainee

The transfer pattern showed a measured rise in level. Svensson left IF Brommapojkarna for FC Nordsjaelland on an undisclosed deal, joined Borussia Dortmund on loan in February 2025, then made the move permanent for €5.5m in July 2025.

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