Who is Daniel Svensson?

Data correct as of 14 May 2025

Daniel Svensson

Age: 23 (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 subsequently impressed at the Signal Iduna Park to such an extent that the Black-and-Yellows made the move permanent the following May.

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.  He subsequently returned to his more familiar position further back and impressed in 19 appearances across all competitions.

A loan move to Dortmund represented a step up in for the Swede - who previously made his senior international bow against Estonia in October 2024. He grasped his chance in Germany with both hands, managing three goal involvements in 11 assured Bundesliga appearances before Die Schwarzgelben moved to make his signing a permanent one with a deal that runs until June 2029.   

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 in the Swede they see a player who 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 is 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. 

"Daniel has fully met our expectations from day one. He arrived quickly and has immediately enriched our team with his performances. His intensity and flexibility fit our game very well and give us plenty of options. On top of that, Daniel is also a good guy and an exemplary professional." - Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl

"I've been very well received here and was able to integrate quickly into the team. I'm delighted to continue playing for Borussia Dortmund. It's a big club with fantastic fans. My goal is for us to celebrate success together here. I'll work hard every day to achieve that." - Svensson reveals his delight at signing permanent terms with Borussia. 

"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