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 |
Latest News about Nico Schlotterbeck
Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after sustaining a torn medial ligament in his left ankle during Germany's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund defender was substituted at halftime and confirmed to be sidelined for approximately eight weeks, missing the start of the 2026/27 season. He had previously scored Germany's second goal in their 7-1 opening win against Curacao.
Schlotterbeck extended his contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2031, securing his long-term future at the club. This decision came amid transfer speculation, including interest from Real Madrid, though the Spanish giants later dropped him from their summer transfer shortlist following his World Cup injury.
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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
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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 |