Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | German professional centre-back known for exceptional ball-playing abilities and defensive strength. Plays for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team. |
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| Playing Style | Modern defender adept at playing in back three and back four formations. Strong in duels, winning approximately 66% of challenges. Regularly involved in build-up play with an average of 106 touches per 90 minutes in 2024/25 season. Skilled at lofted and diagonal passes. Known for aerial ability, speed, strength, and aggressive tackling. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Jersey Number | 4 |
Personal Life
| Quote | I deliberately chose to take this step – for the club, the team and the fans – because I'm a player who needs the fans. The Bundesliga has the best fans in the world. And in Dortmund there are more than 80,000 fans in the stands. |
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Family
| Parents | Marc and Susanne Schlotterbeck |
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| Siblings | Keven Schlotterbeck (brother) |
Career
| Youth Clubs |
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| Senior Clubs |
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| National Team |
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| Career Milestones |
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Style Quotient
| Defensive Strength | Exceptional duel-winning ability |
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| Technical Skills | Ball-playing centre-back with strong passing range |
| Versatility | Comfortable in multiple defensive formations |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Not accepted into Stuttgarter Kickers U16 team, leading him to step back and join VfR Aalen | |
| 2. Scored on his Bundesliga debut for Union Berlin during loan spell | |
| 3. Union Berlin achieved equal-best defensive record in Bundesliga (17 goals conceded) alongside Bayern Munich during his loan season | |
| 4. Regularly on the ball with 106 touches per 90 minutes in 2024/25 season |