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Daniel Svensson shows he can be a useful attacking weapon on the right-back

The 24-year-old played on the opposite side of the defense on Monday and excelled in his role, offering BVB some food for thought.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 7:12 AM
Daniel Svensson shows he can be a useful attacking weapon on the right-back
Key Things to Know
  • Daniel Svensson played 90 minutes at right-back for Sweden against Poland.
  • Svensson started on the right side to fill in for injured defender Emil Holm.
  • The Borussia Dortmund player created scoring opportunities for Patrik Walemark and Besfort Zeneli.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson demonstrated his versatility by playing a full 90 minutes at right-back for Sweden against Poland. Svensson started on the right side of the defense to replace the injured Emil Holm during their UEFA Nations League fixture.

Throughout the match, Svensson linked effectively with Patrik Walemark to create scoring chances, including setting up an early header for Besfort Zeneli. However, he recorded a 76 percent pass completion rate and was positioned far from the play during Sebastian Szymanski's equalizing goal.

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