Nico Schlotterbeck
Defender #4
Age 26 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €40M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Nico Cedric Schlotterbeck is a elite TRANSFORMER SEASON for Borussia Dortmund. Evidence: 3 Turning Points.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (72/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Nico Cedric Schlotterbeck Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 81%
Weight 81%
Experience 54%
vs Bundesliga
Height 83%
Weight 84%
Experience 55%
Traits
PRIME
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 60
Shooting 72
Defense 72
Workrate 50
Passing 52
Key Strength 72 Shooting
Area to Watch 50 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Nico Cedric Schlotterbeck this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 FC Augsburg | 93' | 8.2 | - | - | 32 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 1. FC Köln 1-2 Borussia Dortmund | 97' | 8.3 | - | - | 59 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern München | 92' | 6.9 | 1 | - | 100 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Atalanta 4-1 Borussia Dortmund | ' | - | - | - | 85 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Borussia Dortmund | 92' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 3-2 1. FC Heidenheim | 95' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Inter | 91' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Union Berlin 0-3 Borussia Dortmund | 93' | 8.2 | 1 | - | 40 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Sevilla 2-1 Athletic Club | 90' | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund | 93' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 3-2 FC St. Pauli | 97' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen | 90' | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund | 97' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach | 97' | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | SC Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund | 97' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV | 44 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund | 63 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen | 77 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund | 68 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg | 63 |
| May 02, 2026 | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund | 71 |
| May 09, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt | 72 |
| May 16, 2026 | Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund | 68 |
Player Market Value
Track Nico Cedric Schlotterbeck's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €40.0M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q1'23)
€40.0M €20.0M €0
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Nico Schlotterbeck is Dortmund’s Platinum Engine, a left-footed defensive anchor standing 1.91m tall. With four career trophies, including a UEFA U21 Championship title, the 27-year-old has evolved into a cornerstone of the BVB backline since his arrival in 2022. He brings a rare blend of physical dominance and an aggressive offensive instinct to the pitch every matchday.
This season, Schlotterbeck has defined the Platinum Engine role through 15 appearances and 1350 minutes of high-octane football. He has earned the TRANSFORMER SEASON badge at the platinum level, highlighting his unique threat as a scoring defender with three goals to his name already. His Shooting dimension of 75 reflects this clinical edge. Currently hitting top form with a perfect 100 form rating, he has found the net twice in his last five outings. An Intensity-driven defensive style, supported by his WALL badge, ensures he remains a formidable barrier for any attacker.
With a stable market value of €40M, Schlotterbeck is central to Dortmund's title race aspirations. His current trajectory suggests he is transitioning from a reliable starter into one of the most complete modern defenders in European football, capable of deciding matches at both ends of the pitch.