Nico Schlotterbeck

Professional Footballer

German Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityGerman
Date of Birth01/12/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceWaiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryGerman professional centre-back known for exceptional ball-playing abilities and defensive strength. Plays for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team.
Playing StyleModern 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

Height6'3"
Weight190 lbs
Preferred FootLeft
Jersey Number4

Personal Life

QuoteI 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.

Family

ParentsMarc and Susanne Schlotterbeck
SiblingsKeven Schlotterbeck (brother)

Career

Youth Clubs
  • SG Weinstadt (until 2007)
  • Stuttgarter Kickers (2007-2014)
  • VfR Aalen (2014-2015)
  • Karlsruher SC (2015-2017)
  • SC Freiburg (2017-2018)
Senior Clubs
  • Club: SC Freiburg II Years: 2018-2020 Appearances: 24 Goals: 0
  • Club: SC Freiburg Years: 2019-2022 Appearances: 49 Goals: 4
  • Club: Union Berlin (Loan) Years: 2020-2021 Appearances: 16 Goals: 1
  • Club: Borussia Dortmund Years: 2022-present Appearances: 102 Goals: 0
National Team
Debut26/03/2022
Caps20
Major Tournaments
  • 2022 FIFA World Cup (played full match in first group match vs Japan)
  • UEFA Euro 2024 (2 appearances, including full 90 minutes in Round of 16 vs Denmark)
Career Milestones
  • Bundesliga debut: 09/03/2019 for SC Freiburg vs Hertha Berlin
  • DFB-Pokal winner with U19s
  • 2022 DFB Cup final (penalty shootout defeat to RB Leipzig)
  • Ranked third-highest in Bundesliga for most won challenges (199) after 17 matches in 2021/22

Style Quotient

Defensive StrengthExceptional duel-winning ability
Technical SkillsBall-playing centre-back with strong passing range
VersatilityComfortable 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
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