Niklas Süle - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€17.00M

Height

195cm

Weight

92kg

Nationality

Germany

Next League Match

St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund (A)

01 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

54.3%

3+ Goals:

34.2%

Clean Sheet:

26.4%

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Niklas Süle Scout Report

Niklas Süle, the German centre-back plying his trade at Borussia Dortmund, manifests a distinct style of play rooted in his commanding presence and superior technical ability. Despite having room for improvement in ball recovery and interceptions, his reading of the game ensures that he rarely concedes fouls, and his discipline in this aspect is commendable. Süle's exceptional ball retention and pass accuracy positions him as a linchpin in maintaining possession, with his distribution skills reflecting a high level of precision crucial for setting Dortmund's tempo. He's also unyielding in aerial duels, winning every challenge, which makes him a formidable presence during defensive set-pieces. His ability to win duels consistently bolsters Dortmund's backline, revealing a player who's tough to bypass. Nonetheless, Süle's impact in advancing play comes through occasionally effective progressive passes and carries, offering support from deeper areas rather than pushing into attacking roles. Positioned predominantly between the defensive and midfield thirds, Süle serves as a conduit between defence and midfield, ensuring that while not at the forefront of chance creation, his contributions to the team's structural integrity are invaluable. His combination of strategic positioning and precise passing enhances Dortmund's defensive stability and ball control.

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Niklas Süle Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Niklas Süle took 5 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.45, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.