
Nico Elvedi
World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Qatar | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
| vs Canada | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 |
Nico Elvedi has been one of European football's most quietly consistent centre-backs for a decade, spending his entire senior club career at Borussia Mönchengladbach where his aerial dominance, positional discipline, and left-footed build-up play have made him a fixture in the Bundesliga. For Switzerland, he forms a reliable partnership alongside Manuel Akanji, offering physicality and experience in a national team that defends with collective organisation. Now 29, he is at the peak of his powers and brings the kind of unfussy, dependable defending that tournament football demands — rarely spectacular, almost never caught out.
Zürich, Switzerland · 1996-09-30
Career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nico Elvedi?
Nico Elvedi is 29 years old (born 1996-09-30).
What club does Nico Elvedi play for?
Nico Elvedi plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach and represents Switzerland.
What position does Nico Elvedi play?
Nico Elvedi plays as a Defender, wearing #4.
How has Nico Elvedi performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Nico Elvedi has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 7.03 at the 2026 World Cup.