Players like Moritz Nicolas
GKBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoritz Nicolas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Moritz Nicolas are Jordan Pickford, Robin Zentner, Frederik Rønnow. Doppel rates Jordan Pickford (Everton) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bahadır Han Güngördü scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Moritz Nicolas is an elite shot-stopper with a commanding presence, showcasing his prowess as a goalkeeper through a top 4% Sofascore rating among his peers. His ability to prevent goals (top 6%) and create big chances (top 8%) highlights his exceptional reflexes and distribution skills. With just 12 games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable last line of defense for Borussia M'gladbach.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented, Big chances created. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Moritz Nicolas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Pickfordsimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €14m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 30 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 91 | 91 |
| 10 | Eversonsimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 36 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Chevaliersimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moritz Nicolas
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moritz Nicolas?
By Doppel's fit score, Jordan Pickford (Everton) is the closest profile to Moritz Nicolas, with a 83/100 overall match. Robin Zentner and Frederik Rønnow are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Moritz Nicolas?
Yes. Bahadır Han Güngördü (MKE Ankaragücü) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Moritz Nicolas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Moritz Nicolas's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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