Nico Schlotterbeck is a German center-back who stood out at SC Freiburg before transferring to Borussia Dortmund in 2022. Left-footed, strong in aerial play and with good ball distribution, he became an important piece in Dortmund's defense, the club with which he played in the 2024 Champions League final. For the German national team, he was called up for Euro 2024, played on German soil, reinforcing the defense of the host nation.