Daniel Svensson: Who is the Sweden international on loan at Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund have boosted their squad with the signing of 22-year-old Daniel Svensson, who joins on loan from Nordsjælland until the end of the season with an option buy. bundesliga.com gives you the lowdown on the versatile Sweden international...
Data correct as of 3 February 2025
Daniel Svensson
Age: 22 (born 12 February 2002)
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Position: Left-back/ midfielder
Country: Sweden (one cap)
Dortmund moved on the final day of the 2025 winter transfer window to secure the services of Svensson, who has developed into a fine player in his career so far. Born in Stockholm, the Swede had joined local club Irsta IF at the age of four, before moving to more prestigious Swedish sides Skiljebo and Brommapojkarna.
It was with the latter that he made his professional debut in 2020, in the Swedish Cup against GIF Sundsvall - a former home of ex-RB Leipzig hero Emil Forsberg. That, though, was one of just two matches he played for the club prior to signing a pre-contract with Danish outfit Nordsjælland, whom he joined in the summer of 2020 after a further seven outings for Brommapojkarna.
Initially turning out for the U19s, Svensson became a regular in the Nordsjælland first team during the second half of the 2020/21 campaign. He continued to pick up appearances on the left flank, either at the back or in midfield, across the next two seasons before enjoying a breakout term in 2023/24.
However, rather than lining up on the left, the youngster was moved into a central midfield position, where he immediately began to flourish. He ended the season with three goals and 12 assists in all competitions as Nordsjælland finished fourth in the Danish Superliga. This time around, he has returned to his more familiar position further back and has continued to impress, making 19 appearances across all competitions.
After climbing through the youth levels of the Sweden national set-up, Svensson made his senior debut in October 2024 as a late substitute in his team's 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Estonia.
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Plays a bit like: Raphaël Guerreiro
Svensson is a tireless full-back with stamina in abundance, while he is also adept at playing in the middle of the park. Dortmund have arguably not yet replaced Raphaël Guerreiro, who joined Bayern Munich in 2023 after seven years at Signal Iduna Park, and they will hope the Swede can provide energy and offensive output akin to the Portuguese. While he may not find the back of the net as often as Guerreiro, his performances in midfield certainly show he has creativity, making him a key performer wherever he is deployed.
Did you know?
Svensson will become only the second Swede to ever play for Dortmund. Alexander Isak was the first, making 13 appearances and scoring one goal before a transfer to Real Sociedad in 2019.
What they're saying
"Daniel is an up-and-coming, physically strong defender who can give us additional stability and who can give us more depth defensively. We see a lot of potential in him and are convinced that he will continue his positive development here in Dortmund." - Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl
"It is quite unique to be able to do so many things as a footballer. And luckily for him, he is extremely good at all those things. Sometimes, you see that if you can do a bit of everything, you end up being a reserve. But Svensson doesn’t because he is so good. He is a machine. He has a strong body and can run a lot." - former Nordsjaelland teammate Jeppe Tverskov
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