SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

NICO SCHULZ
NICO SCHULZ
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Number
#5
Nationality
Germany
Team
BOR. DORTMUND (Germany)
Coach
LUCIEN FAVRE
Position
LB (Left Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 3 3 5 5 6 3 29 2.6 £1.1M

Player: Nico Schulz

  • Full name: Nico Schulz
  • Date of birth: 1 April 1993
  • Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
  • Nationality: German
  • Position: Left-back / Left wing-back
  • Preferred foot: Left

Club career (highlights)

  • Hertha BSC (youth & early senior): Schulz progressed through Hertha BSC's youth system and made his Bundesliga debut there.
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach (2015–2017): Moved to Gladbach where he established himself in the Bundesliga.
  • Borussia Dortmund (2017–2019): Signed by BVB in 2017. At Dortmund he featured as an attacking full-back/wing-back, providing width and crosses, though injuries limited consistent starts. He won the DFB-Pokal with Dortmund in 2016–17 (note: he joined shortly after that cup final season; Dortmund won the 2016–17 DFB-Pokal with the squad).
  • Torino / Later clubs: After Dortmund he continued his career with moves including TSG Hoffenheim (2019–2022) and later clubs; check current sources for most recent club as transfers can change status.

International career

  • Represented Germany at various youth levels and made senior debut in 2018.
  • Included in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2020 (played in the tournament held in 2021).

Playing style

  • Attacking full-back with good crossing ability and pace.
  • Effective as a left wing-back in formations that require overlapping runs and offensive support.

Notable facts

  • Nico Schulz is the brother of Gian-Luca Schulz, also a professional footballer.
  • Injuries at various points affected consistency of appearances during his spell at Borussia Dortmund.

For the latest statistics (appearances, goals, current club) consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official site, as transfers and numbers change season to season.