Among the most exciting players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup who are aged 24 or younger is Borussia Dortmund's little dynamite, Daniel Svensson.
The left-back has been called-up by Sweden for their 26-man squad to compete at the showpiece as the Nordic side mark their return to the tournament after eight years.
Relatively inexperienced on the international stage, Svensson's breakout campaign with the BVB in 2025-26 have certainly convinced the national team coach Graham Potter.
What Daniel Svensson brings to Sweden
A highly energetic and versatile defender, Daniel Svensson is known for his exemplary work-ethic. He drives forward at every given opportunity to join up attacks and feeds the advanced players with inviting crosses and sets-up attacking plays with defense-splitting passes.
In fact, he recorded the second-highest number of intensive runs (2688) and more sprints (582) than any player for Borussia Dortmund last season. It's this tireless presence down the flanks that will be crucial for Sweden as they look to rely on wide players to unlock opposition defenses.
Moreover, Svensson's ability to operate from the wing-back, the midfield and the right-sided full-back would give Potter a lot of tactical flexibility. His movements off the ball will be vital in counter-attacking situations too.
The player's offensive eagerness doesn't come at the cost of defensive responsibilities though, with the former Nordsjælland left-back possessing a knack for making perfectly-timed tackles and actively competing for possession.
Svensson's record with Sweden
Daniel Svensson made his international debut for Sweden in October 2024 by coming off the bench in a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo against Estonia in a UEFA Nations League encounter.
It was only in June last year when the BVB ace made his first start for the Blagult, completing full 90 minutes of their pulsating 4-3 friendly win over Algeria.
Svensson was a key part of their World Cup qualifiers too, although Sweden failed to win a single qualifying fixture before the playoffs.
While he came off the bench against Ukraine in the semi-finals, the left-back played their entire playoff final to Poland, turning in a superb all-round performance as Sweden booked their World Cup spot.
Now having played both their warmup ties this month, Svensson hasn't missed any of their last 12 games which is a testament to his importance in the squad.
Sweden have been drawn in Group F against Tunisia, the Netherlands and Japan, while opening their campaign against the north African side on 14 June.
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