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 September 2026.
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Nico Schlotterbeck is a ball-playing centre-back with a commanding presence, excelling in both distribution and defensive actions. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, he demonstrates elite quality, showcasing his ability to deliver accurate long balls and effectively disrupt opposition play through tackles and interceptions. While he has faced some injury challenges, his overall durability this season is commendable, making him a reliable asset for Borussia Dortmund.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Touches. 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↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 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 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 (FC Porto) 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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