Who should replace Nico Schlotterbeck?
CB/LBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Schlotterbeck's profile ↗
Nico Schlotterbeck is a centre-back/left-back for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Schlotterbeck, Joško Gvardiol from Manchester City offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Lucas Martínez Quarta of Fiorentina closely follows with a fit of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Schlotterbeck
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nico Schlotterbeck · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico Schlotterbeck?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) does the closest job to Nico Schlotterbeck, at 95/100 on profile. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Strahinja Pavlović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nico Schlotterbeck?
Yes — Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €3.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nico Schlotterbeck?
Doppel learns Nico Schlotterbeck's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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