Players like Nico Schlotterbeck
CB/LBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Schlotterbeck's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico Schlotterbeck are Joško Gvardiol, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Strahinja Pavlović. Doppel rates Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wendell scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nico Schlotterbeck is an elite ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution and tactical intelligence. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and consistently contributes defensively with strong tackling and interception stats. However, his injury history has seen him miss a significant number of games, which raises concerns about his durability. When fit, he is a commanding presence in defense and a key asset to any backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nico Schlotterbeck
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Wendellsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Schlotterbeck
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nico Schlotterbeck?
Statistically, Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Nico Schlotterbeck — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nico Schlotterbeck?
By Doppel's fit score, Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Nico Schlotterbeck, with a 86/100 overall match. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Strahinja Pavlović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico Schlotterbeck?
Yes. Wendell (São Paulo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nico Schlotterbeck?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nico Schlotterbeck's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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