Who should replace Moritz Nicolas?
GKBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoritz Nicolas's profile ↗
Moritz Nicolas is a goalkeeper for Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga, with 34 appearances and 3060 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nicolas, Robin Zentner of 1. FSV Mainz 05 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Jordan Pickford from Everton provides a slightly higher fit at 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Nübelsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €11m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Jordan Pickfordsimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €14m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Bernd Lenosimilar↗ | Fulham | 34 | €5.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Jean Butezsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €7.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 30 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Justin Heekerensimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moritz Nicolas
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: Goals prevented, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Goals prevented /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moritz Nicolas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Moritz Nicolas, at 96/100 on profile. Jordan Pickford and Robin Zentner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moritz Nicolas?
Yes — Nahuel Noll (Hannover 96) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €1.9m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Moritz Nicolas?
Doppel learns Moritz Nicolas's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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