Career
Sven is the twin brother of Lars Bender. Sven Bender played from 1993 to 1999 in the youth of the Turn- und Sportverein Brann castle, from 1999 to 2002 he was part of SpVgg Unterhaching youth teams. In summer 2002, he moved to the 1860 München youth team
1860 München
In August 2006, Bender played his first game for 1860 München II in the Regionalliga Südaughter
Borussia Dortmund
In 2009, he joined Borussia Dortmund, where he signed a contract that tied him to the club until 2013. On 6 January 2013, Bender extended his contract with Dortmund, keeping him at the club until 2017.
Bender made his debut for the senior team in a friendly match against Australia on March 2011.