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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Solid recovery pace for a centre-back but not a burner in behind. (conf 0.7)
Long-striding and quick enough to cover in transition. (conf 0.7)
Fairly fluid changing direction though not the most nimble under pressure. (conf 0.65)
Durable Bundesliga regular who covers ground across 90 minutes. (conf 0.7)
Control
Clean enough control to bring the ball down and start play under light pressure. (conf 0.65)
Can carry the ball forward but not a beater of opponents one-on-one. (conf 0.6)
Uses size and frame well to protect the ball from attackers. (conf 0.65)
Decent clean contact on clearances and the occasional long effort. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up play with a tidy short-passing range. (conf 0.7)
Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.65)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central defensive role. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes adequately as a ball-playing centre-back. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece threat but minimal end product otherwise. (conf 0.5)
Rarely shoots, mostly restricted to headers from corners. (conf 0.45)
Positions himself sensibly for set-piece attacking situations. (conf 0.55)
Not a designated taker, limited direct set-piece output. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Strong in the air at 1.87m, a consistent aerial presence in both boxes. (conf 0.75)
Physically imposing in tackles and duels against Bundesliga forwards. (conf 0.72)
Defense
Engages front-footed defending typical of Gladbach's system. (conf 0.6)
Good interceptor who reads danger and cuts out passing lanes. (conf 0.68)
Experienced, well-organized positioning built over a decade at Gladbach. (conf 0.72)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball, veteran head at the back. (conf 0.68)
Makes sound choices in possession and when to step or hold line. (conf 0.65)
Dependable, consistent effort as a long-serving squad pillar. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
Has dealt with several muscular and knee issues across his career. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Established late-20s defender now maintaining rather than growing his level. (conf 0.55)
Well-known Bundesliga veteran and long-time Swiss national team regular. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nico Elvedi is a tall, physical Swiss centre-back who has spent his entire senior career at Borussia Mönchengladbach, also capable of filling in at right-back. He reads danger well, competes strongly in the air and in duels, and offers composed if unspectacular distribution from the back. Now in his early thirties, he remains a dependable Bundesliga starter and a fixture for the Swiss national team.
Joined Borussia Mönchengladbach from FC Zürich in 2015 and has been a long-serving defender at the club ever since.
Long-time regular for the Switzerland national team, including major tournament squads.
Known as a versatile defender able to play centre-back or right-back.