Nico Cédric Schlotterbeck is a German professional footballer who plays primarily as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Germany national team.
Born on December 1, 1999, in Waiblingen, Germany, the 6’3″ defender is known for his strong build-up play, aerial dominance, speed, strength, and aggressive tackling style.
He has established himself as one of the most reliable and dynamic centre-backs in the Bundesliga.
Siblings
Nico comes from a football-oriented family and grew up alongside his older brother Keven Schlotterbeck, who is also a professional footballer currently playing as a centre-back for FC Augsburg.
The brothers began their careers together in local clubs and have occasionally faced each other in the Bundesliga, including memorable matches where both served as captains for their respective teams.
Nico and Keven were raised by their parents Marc and Susanne in the Rems-Murr district.
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Career
Schlotterbeck started his youth career at SG Weinstadt alongside his brother Keven before progressing through academies at Stuttgarter Kickers, VfR Aalen, and Karlsruher SC.
He joined SC Freiburg in 2017, where he made his professional debut and gained valuable experience, including a loan spell at Union Berlin.
His impressive performances at Freiburg caught the attention of bigger clubs.
In 2022, Borussia Dortmund signed him for a reported €25 million fee on a long-term contract.
At Dortmund, Schlotterbeck quickly became a cornerstone of the defense, contributing significantly to the team’s run to the 2024 UEFA Champions League final.
He has continued to excel with the club, earning a contract extension until 2031 and showcasing leadership qualities both on and off the pitch.
Internationally, he has represented Germany at various youth levels, winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2021, and has become a regular in the senior national team setup.
Accolades
With Borussia Dortmund, Schlotterbeck reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2024.
He was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season for 2024–25 and has recorded standout defensive metrics, such as the highest tackling success rate in the league during certain campaigns.
At the youth level, he won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Germany in 2021 and the DFB Junioren Pokal with Freiburg’s U19 team.
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