Tyrell Malacia by Manchester United, Ben Chilwell from Chelsea FC, Oleksandr Zinchenko from FC Arsenal: Rumors about prominent left -backs that Borussia Dortmund could strengthen in winter, were plentiful. The fact that the Danish first division club FC Nordsjaelland, which was rather unknown in Germany in Germany, would turn out to be the chosen one of BVB, would probably only have predicted experts.
sport.de has taken a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the 22-year-old Sweden.
Pictures and videos circulating online, which Daniel Svensson show when arriving at Dortmund Airport, also cleared the last doubts on Sunday that BVB wants to sign the left -back. The club then followed the club on Monday. But what can the BVB expect from its newcomer?
This is BVB newcomer Daniel Svensson
The 22-year-old kicked for the youngsters of the Swedish first division club IF Brommapojkarna, who is located in his hometown Stockholm. When the 2020 club had fallen into third class in the meantime, Svensson debuted in the professional team. After only six impressive league inserts (1 gate/1 template), the youngster followed the calls of FC Nordsjaelland.
In Denmark, the left foot continued seamlessly and steadily increased its deployment times.
In the 2023/24 season, Svensson made it onto the note of the top international clubs, when he played 48 competitive games across competition, scored four goals and added twelve more goals. Exciting in this context: Svensson previously acted mostly on the left defensive outer lane, he moved to the midfield center in 2023/24. A versatility with which he should also have scored at BVB.
“I can play in several positions and am good in many positions. I could imagine that this is a need for many clubs,” Svensson commented on his position change in October 2024 to “Aftonbladet”. If he could vote, however, he would run as a left -back.
In October 2024, Svensson completed his only international match for Sweden when he was substituted in the 3-0 against Estonia shortly before the final whistle.
Svensson to BVB: The frame data of the deal
For the time being, Svensson joins BVB on a loan, a purchase option then exists for the summer.
How high the sum is that the black and yellow then have to transfer to Denmark to commit Svensson firmly. With salary and possible consultant payments, however, the “Sky” deal should amount to a “double -digit million sum”.
“Expresses” reports of a rental fee of one million euros. In Swedish media, a pure transfer of around nine million euros is also circulating.
Incidentally, the BVB is said to have sparked Galatasaray, Juventus, Nice, RB Leipzig and Benfica as well as the English clubs Liverpool, Juventus, Manchester United, Leeds and Arsenal in the poker. The supposed interest of the Reds described Svensson in “Aftonbladet” as “a bit surreal”.
Why the switch to BVB?
“The most important thing is that I get playing time. It’s still a step [ein Abschied vom FC Nordsjaelland, Anm.d.Red.]which I want to go to develop myself. I do this by playing. The most important thing is that I come to a club that has a good offer for me. It doesn’t matter which league it is, “said Svensson, when it emerged that Nordsjaelland would like to put the Swedes on the market.
The prospect of playing time in a top 5 league in Dortmund should at least not be the worst. The Borussians are in a deep sporting crisis, which not least raises questions about the existing staff. In addition, there is only a seasoned left -back in the BVB squad with Ramy Bensebaini, and there was also a need for action in the central midfield.
“Daniel is an emerging, physically strong defender who can give us additional stability and with whom we are more wider in the defensive area. We see a lot of potential in him and are convinced that he will continue his positive development here in Dortmund,” explains BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl the obligation. Svensson adds to “bvb.de” that the change “is another great step in” his career.
Svensson in his only A-international game so far
These are Svensons strengthen
In Denmark, Svensson shone primarily with a strong pass rate in the game structure, which he can successfully advance with long balls. In any case, the international exudes an enormous calm on the ball.
The duel values and the number of balls that Svensson intercepts in one game on average were also part of the league tip in Denmark.
Svensson can make dangerous flanks off -feet, the room for the crossings often gives the Northern European with well -timed speed runs with a ball on the foot, although Svensson is rather not a player who is looking for direct dribbling.
There is a need for action
Potential for improvement is said to be the 1.83 meter tall player, especially in the air duel. In the end of his own offensive campaigns, Svensons otherwise often seems to fly on the ball.
Despite overall good defensive statistics, Svensson also often avoids very body -hugging duels. A fact that he often makes a good eye through a good eye.
On top of that, it must of course be questioned how the leap into a top league affects Svenson’s game. So far, he has hardly had any experience in big games, games as part of the Conference League have so far been the greatest of feelings, Fenerbahce by far prominent opponents.
Svensson also plays a very subordinate role in the Swedish national team, which is currently not prominently occupied. In the case of six nominations, he only came to a short assignment.