May 25, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; General view of soccer balls on the field before the start of the match between San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Austin FC announced the acquisition of Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Svatok on Monday.
The 29-year-old central defender comes from the Ukrainian Premier League team SC Dnipro-1.
“Oleksandr is a defender who has consistently shown great leadership over many years with his previous clubs,” Austin sporting director Rodolfo Borrell said in a press release. “He will join us from the UEFA European Championship competition and will bring a physical presence to our defensive options.”
Experience at the international level.
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Svatok is under contract with Austin until 2027 with an option for 2028. He is eligible to join the club when the MLS secondary transfer window opens on July 18.
“What attracted me most to Austin FC was the ambition of the club,” Svatok said. “There’s a clear desire to compete and build a team that the city can be proud of. That’s something I want to be a part of.”
He has five goals and five assists in 233 professional games and served as captain of SC Dnipro-1 before this move.
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