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, Christopher Operi, Rasmus Kristensen. Doppel rates Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Christopher Operi scores 86/100 at about €3.7m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 players most similar to Nico Schlotterbeck

#	Player	Club	Age	Value	Tactical	Overall
1	Joško Gvardiol similar↗	Manchester City	22	€64m	94	86
2	Christopher Operi similar↗	Le Havre	26	€3.7m	88	86
3	Rasmus Kristensen similar↗	Eintracht Frankfurt	27	€11m	92	86
4	João Cancelo similar↗	FC Barcelona	29	€8.6m	89	85
5	Alfie Doughty similar↗	Luton Town	24	€5.2m	86	84
6	Joakim Mæhle similar↗	VfL Wolfsburg	26	€7.4m	85	84
7	Lucas Martínez Quarta similar↗	Fiorentina	27	€4.1m	91	84
8	David Raum similar↗	RB Leipzig	25	€27m	86	84
9	Theo Hernández similar↗	AC Milan	26	€21m	88	84
10	Maximilian Mittelstädt similar↗	VfB Stuttgart	27	€20m	89	84
11	Fabian Nürnberger similar↗	Darmstadt 98	24	€1.6m	85	84
12	Mohamed Simakan similar↗	RB Leipzig	23	€22m	89	83

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Nico Schlotterbeck

1. Joško GvardiolManchester City86/100

≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90

2. Christopher OperiLe Havre86/100

≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating

3. Rasmus KristensenEintracht Frankfurt86/100

≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /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. Christopher Operi and Rasmus Kristensen are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico Schlotterbeck?

Yes. Christopher Operi (Le Havre) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.7m.

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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