Niklas Süle

Defender #25
Age 30 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €8M

Career

No transfer history

Niklas Süle is Dortmund’s Silver Engine. Since making the high-profile move from Bayern Munich in 2022, the towering defender has provided vital top-level experience to the Westfalenstadion. While his reliability is currently emerging as he builds his body of work this term, his physical stature and tactical intelligence make him a significant component of the defensive unit.

Clocking 435 minutes across eight appearances, he has proven his utility in a demanding campaign. Süle operates with a specialized hybrid profile, blending the relentless nature of an Engine with the technical vision of a creator. His Passing stands out as his premier dimension, allowing him to dictate the tempo and break opposition lines from deep positions. Although he is currently going through a quiet spell and searching for his peak rhythm, his status as a SQUAD PLAYER ensures he remains a dependable asset. He brings a necessary Balance to the rotation, capable of stepping in and delivering a professional performance whenever the Stakes are raised.

With a stable market value of €8M, the internal competition for places remains fierce. Finding that extra gear in his recovery of form will be crucial for his role in the squad as Dortmund pushes for consistency in the league standings. His ability to maintain composure under pressure remains his greatest strength during this transition period.

Player Rating

Niklas Süle
33
Rating
13
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 49
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 47
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Niklas Süle is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Borussia Dortmund. Evidence: 7.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (59/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong, Veteran Experience.

Niklas Süle Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 96%
Weight 99%
Experience 85%

vs Bundesliga

Height 95%
Weight 100%
Experience 82%

Traits

GIANT

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 30 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 27 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 49 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 50 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 59 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 30
Shooting 27
Defense 49
Workrate 50
Passing 59
Key Strength 59 Passing
Area to Watch 27 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Niklas Süle this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 FC Augsburg Bundesliga ' - - - 32 Signal Iduna Park
Mar 07, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 15' 6.5 - - 59 RheinEnergieStadion
Feb 13, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 4-0 FSV Mainz 05 Bundesliga 45' 6.6 - - 39 Signal Iduna Park
Feb 07, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 88' 7.2 0 0 61 Volkswagen Arena
Feb 01, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 3-2 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 50' 6.3 0 0 100 Signal Iduna Park
Jan 20, 2026 Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 42 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jan 17, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 3-2 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 84 Signal Iduna Park
Jan 13, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 45' 6.3 0 0 39 Signal Iduna Park
Jan 09, 2026 Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 76' 7.3 0 0 100 Deutsche Bank Park
Dec 19, 2025 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga 97' 7.9 0 1 39 Signal Iduna Park
Dec 14, 2025 SC Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 4' - 0 0 63 Europa-Park-Stadion
Dec 10, 2025 Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Bodo/Glimt UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 71 Signal Iduna Park
Oct 25, 2025 Borussia Dortmund 1-0 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 52 Signal Iduna Park
Oct 21, 2025 FC Copenhagen 2-4 Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 85 Parken Stadium
Oct 18, 2025 Bayern München 2-1 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 45' 6.2 0 0 70 Allianz Arena

Player Market Value

Track Niklas Süle's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €60.0M (Q2'19)
€60.0M €30.0M €0
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