Player Comparison

Erik Sviatchenko vs Olwethu Makhanya

Erik Sviatchenko

Olwethu Makhanya

Both defenders in MLS, Erik Sviatchenko plays for Houston Dynamo FC while Olwethu Makhanya represents Philadelphia Union. On the discipline front, Erik Sviatchenko has 1 yellow and 1 red, while Olwethu Makhanya has 2 yellows and 1 red. Olwethu Makhanya has committed more fouls (9 vs 6). Olwethu Makhanya is more active defensively with 101 defensive actions. Olwethu Makhanya contributes more above average in goals added (+0.2). Going forward, Erik Sviatchenko has contributed 1 goal involvements from defense. At 21, Olwethu Makhanya is 13 years younger than the 34-year-old Erik Sviatchenko.

Attribute	Erik Sviatchenko	Olwethu Makhanya
Team	Houston Dynamo FC	Philadelphia Union
Position	Defender	Defender
Nationality	Denmark	South Africa
Age	34	21
Appearances	5	7
Goals	1	0
Assists	0	0
Defensive Actions	47	101
Goals Added	-0.4	+0.2
Yellow Cards	1	2
Red Cards	1	1
Fouls	6	9