Niklas Dorsch

Midfielder #6
Age 28 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €2.5M

Career

No transfer history

Niklas Dorsch serves as Heidenheim's Gold Engine, providing vital structure to the midfield. The 28-year-old boasts a trophy-laden career with 11 major honors, including multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA U21 Championship victory. His presence has brought a winning mentality and essential tactical Balance to the squad.

This season, Dorsch has established himself as a reliable Squad Player, logging 1260 minutes across 18 appearances. While identified as an Engine due to his work rate, his Defense score of 69 highlights his primary contribution: breaking up play and shielding the backline. He is currently on an upward trajectory, hitting top form with a recent rating of 65 that significantly outstrips his seasonal baseline. This surge in Intensity reflects his growing influence on the pitch, proving that his value lies in his consistent positioning and defensive solidity throughout the match.

Maintaining a steady market value of €4M, Dorsch remains a high-caliber asset in the Bundesliga. As Heidenheim pushes for stability, his top-flight experience ensures the team can handle the Stakes of mid-table competition while maintaining a disciplined tactical foundation.

Player Rating

Niklas Dorsch
Midfielder
Heidenheim's experienced engine Niklas Dorsch

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Niklas Dorsch Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 48%
Weight 76%
Experience 71%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 29%
Weight 56%
Experience 67%

Traits

DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 44 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 82 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 46 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 60 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 61 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 44
Shooting 82
Defense 46
Workrate 60
Passing 61
Key Strength 82 Shooting
Area to Watch 44 Dribbling

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 14, 2026 Toronto FC 3-3 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 90' 6.1 0 0 93 BMO Field
Oct 10, 2026 Toronto FC 2-1 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 90' 7.4 0 1 66 BMO Field
Sep 27, 2026 Nashville SC 2-0 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 90' 6.3 0 0 46 Geodis Park
Sep 20, 2026 St. Louis City 3-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 62' 6.9 0 0 70 CITYPARK
Sep 12, 2026 Orlando City SC 3-0 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 90' 6.8 0 0 53 Exploria Stadium
Sep 09, 2026 Toronto FC 2-1 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 70' 6.0 0 0 48 BMO Field
Aug 19, 2026 Toronto FC 3-3 Charlotte Major League Soccer 92' 7.9 1 0 100 BMO Field
Aug 15, 2026 Toronto FC 2-1 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 1 0 75 BMO Field
Jul 31, 2026 New York City FC 1-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 71' 6.9 0 0 54 Yankee Stadium
May 16, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 0-2 FSV Mainz 05 Bundesliga 73' 6.9 0 0 47 Voith-Arena
May 10, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-3 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 90' 7.3 0 0 79 RheinEnergieStadion
May 02, 2026 Bayern München 3-3 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 89' 7.0 0 0 100 Allianz Arena
Apr 25, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 2-0 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 85' 6.9 0 0 40 Voith-Arena
Apr 19, 2026 SC Freiburg 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 76' 6.2 0 0 62 Europa-Park-Stadion
Apr 11, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 3-1 Union Berlin Bundesliga 16' 6.6 0 0 87 Voith-Arena
Apr 04, 2026 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-2 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 91' 7.3 0 1 79 Borussia-Park
Mar 21, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 83' 6.6 0 0 100 Voith-Arena
Mar 14, 2026 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 63' 6.2 0 0 55 Deutsche Bank Park
Mar 07, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 2-4 1899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga 63' 6.9 0 0 79 Voith-Arena
Feb 28, 2026 Werder Bremen 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 97' 7.3 0 0 20 Weserstadion

Player Market Value

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

Current Value €2.5M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q4'21)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
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