Players like Nico Elvedi
CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Elvedi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico Elvedi are Antonio Raíllo, Albian Hajdari, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Antonio Raíllo (Mallorca) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nico Elvedi is a positional ball-playing centre-back known for his defensive solidity and ability to build play from the back. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he excels in clearances and contributes to attacking transitions with key passes and big chances created. His durability is a notable asset, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable presence in the heart of the defence.
Strengths: Clearances, Touches, Big chances created. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nico Elvedi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Elvedi
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico Elvedi?
By Doppel's fit score, Antonio Raíllo (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Nico Elvedi, with a 80/100 overall match. Albian Hajdari and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico Elvedi?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nico Elvedi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nico Elvedi'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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