Cheaper alternatives to Nico Schlotterbeck
CB/LBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Schlotterbeck's profile ↗
Nico Schlotterbeck is a centre-back/left-back for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with 28 appearances and a market value of €57m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Schlotterbeck, consider Christopher Operi from Le Havre, valued at €4m with a fit score of 86/100, or Junior Firpo of Leeds United, also at €3m and a fit score of 85/100. Ryan Manning from Southampton, valued at €3m, offers a similar fit score of 85/100 as well.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 84 | 85 |
| 12 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Schlotterbeck
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nico Schlotterbeck?
Ryan Manning (Southampton) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €3.0m with a 85/100 match to Nico Schlotterbeck.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nico Schlotterbeck?
Christopher Operi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €3.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nico Schlotterbeck?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nico Schlotterbeck's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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