Daniel
Svensson
Defender
24

With BVB since

03.02.25

Birthday

12.02.02 (24)

Nationality

Sweden
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Daniel Svensson

Youth and Senior Career

Born on February 12, 2002, in Stockholm, Daniel Svensson began his youth career with local club Irsta IF, located northwest of the Swedish capital. Following a stint with Skiljebo SK, the 1.83-meter-tall (roughly 6’0”) defender joined IF Brommapojkarna at twelve years old and went on to make his professional debut in 2020. After six appearances in the Swedish topflight, Svensson left the club for Danish first division side FC Nordsjælland.

At Nordsjælland, Svensson initially competed with the U-19s but made his first team debut as early as November 2020, collecting an assist. In total, the Swede amassed 153 appearances, eight goals and 20 assists for the Danish club, with which he also participated in the UEFA Europa Conference League, gaining valuable experience at the continental level.

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Daniel Svensson at BVB

Daniel Svensson has been with Borussia Dortmund since February 2025. Having initially joined on loan, he made the move permanent in mid-May of the same year, signing a deal valid until June 30, 2029. "After being called up to the Swedish national team, moving to an elite European club like Borussia Dortmund marked another excellent step in my career," said the left-sided player. "I’ve felt at home since I first arrived. I'm very excited to have put pen to paper and that I’ll be staying here."

Daniel Svensson at the contract signing.

Svensson honored his reputation as a textbook professional by pushing himself to the limit starting with his very first appearance in Black & Yellow. With the new arrival coming off a long winter break and weeks without competitive action in Denmark, the high tempo of the Champions League playoff second leg at Sporting CP (3-0 win) took its toll. Svensson’s muscle cramps shortly before the final whistle prompted BVB team captain Emre Can to joke, "What's wrong, boss? I thought you were in shape." That anecdote from the Portuguese capital still makes people chuckle today. After all, Svensson’s outstanding fitness is beyond all doubt, as the former Nordsjælland man has grown into a key contributor at BVB and is among the players covering the most ground.

On matchday 30 of the 2024-25 season, Daniel Svensson scored his first Bundesliga goal by heading home in a game against Borussia Mönchengladbach. "It's a different level here," he would later say of his first few months in the German topflight, "but I feel like I've adapted quickly. I just try to play my game with confidence. Overall, things have really gone very well for me. I think the fans like the way I play football and fight for the team. They seem happy with me, and I'm happy they support me in every game."

Svensson’s intensity impressed again during 2025-26. In 45 appearances, primarily as a left wingback, he contributed four goals and two assists across all competitions.

BVB Stats*

*Through the 2025-26 season

Videos and Highlight Clips

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International Career

Having progressed through all the Swedish youth national teams from the U-16s to the U-21s, Daniel Svensson was first called up to the senior squad in June 2024. He made his debut at that level in the final minute of a UEFA Nations League C match against Estonia on October 14 of the same year (3-0 win). His first full 90 minutes as a senior international followed in a 4–3 win over Algeria on June 10, 2025. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Svensson featured in three of his side’s four matches and helped Sweden reach the round of 32.

Daniel Svensson in German Sign Language (DGS)

In collaboration with DEAF BVB Fanclub e. V., unique sign language names were developed for Borussia Dortmund’s players. The following clip demonstrates Daniel Svensson’s sign language name.

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