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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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About Nico Elvedi

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Antonio Raíllosimilar↗Mallorca35€1.1m9080
2Albian Hajdarisimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim23€24m8983
3Leo Greimlsimilar↗NAC Breda25€800k8982
4Dean Huijsensimilar↗Bournemouth21€66m8983
5Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion26€49m8881
6Matthew Pollocksimilar↗Watford25€2.2m8881
7Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗FC Utrecht34€800k8781
8Marcos Senesisimilar↗Bournemouth29€23m8781
9Leo Østigårdsimilar↗Genoa27€14m8781
10Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin23€19m8784
11Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg35€1.0m8783
12Maik Nawrockisimilar↗Hannover 9625€1.4m8782

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

Why these players match Nico Elvedi

1. Antonio RaílloMallorca80/100

≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90

2. Albian HajdariTSG Hoffenheim83/100

≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90

3. Leo GreimlNAC Breda82/100

≈ 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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