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, Michael Brouwer scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Moritz Nicolas is an elite shot-stopping goalkeeper, showcasing exceptional reflexes and decision-making under pressure. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he consistently prevents goals and commands his area effectively, ranking in the top 6% for goals prevented per 90 minutes. His reliability is evident, having missed only 12 games in three seasons, making him a durable asset 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 | Michael Brouwersimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 91 | 91 |
| 11 | Eversonsimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 36 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 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 closest look-alike to Moritz Nicolas?
Statistically, Jordan Pickford (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Moritz Nicolas — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Michael Brouwer (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
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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