Active in Major League Soccer
Mikkel Desler
Defender #3
Age 30 years
Nationality Denmark
Market Value €2M
Career
No transfer history
Mikkel Desler Puggaard Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 52%
Weight 31%
Experience 83%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 62%
Weight 38%
Experience 83%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 0
Shooting 0
Defense 0
Workrate 0
Passing 0
Key Strength 0 Dribbling
Area to Watch 0 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Mikkel Desler Puggaard this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | St. Louis City 3-0 Austin | 60' | 6.5 | - | - | 28 |
| May 17, 2026 | Austin 1-2 Sporting Kansas City | 84' | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 69 |
| May 14, 2026 | San Diego 5-0 Austin | ' | - | - | - | 41 |
| May 10, 2026 | Minnesota United FC 2-2 Austin | 93' | 6.3 | - | - | 99 |
| May 03, 2026 | Austin 2-0 St. Louis City | 91' | 8.3 | - | - | 32 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Austin 2-0 Houston Dynamo | 89' | 7.0 | - | - | 29 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | San Jose Earthquakes 5-1 Austin | 38' | 5.6 | - | - | 92 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Toronto FC 3-3 Austin | 71' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Austin 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 31' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Inter Miami 2-2 Austin | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Austin 0-0 Los Angeles FC | 12' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 2-1 Austin | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Austin vs Seattle Sounders | 36 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Houston Dynamo vs Austin | 38 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs Austin | 43 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Austin vs FC Dallas | 29 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs Austin | 36 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Austin vs Philadelphia Union | 25 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Portland Timbers vs Austin | 36 |
| Sep 06, 2026 | Austin vs San Jose Earthquakes | 37 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Austin vs Colorado Rapids | 37 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin | 41 |
Player Market Value
Track Mikkel Desler Puggaard's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €3.0M (Q4'23)
€3.0M €1.5M €0
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Mikkel Desler operates as Austin's Bronze utility player, offering a versatile presence across the pitch. Having joined the Texas outfit following a stint with Toulouse, the Danish professional brings European pedigree to the squad while continuing to build his body of work in his new surroundings.
The season data paints a picture of an emerging asset finding his footing. While his baseline metrics are still calibrating over a modest sample size of six appearances, totaling 327 minutes of action, his underlying form is firmly on an upward trajectory. Operating without one single overwhelming dimension to his game, he instead relies on adaptability, stepping in wherever the tactical system demands to provide a steadying influence.
Valued at €2M with a stable market trajectory, his worth lies in that tactical flexibility. In a grueling division where depth is constantly tested, having a dependable squad member ready to answer the call provides crucial peace of mind for the coaching staff.