Marvin Friedrich

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At 30 years old and valued at €1.8 million, Marvin Friedrich is the definition of unsung defensive reliability at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The German centre-back has quietly accumulated 450 minutes across 5 appearances this season, forming a crucial partnership with Nico Elvedi in Die Fohlen's backline. While his stat sheet reads 0 goals and 0 assists—unsurprising for a defender of his mold—Friedrich's influence is measured in defensive interventions, aerial dominance, and tactical organization rather than headline numbers. Currently sitting in 2nd position in the Bundesliga, Gladbach's defensive solidity owes much to Friedrich's veteran presence. His FIFA defending rating of 55 and physicality of 55 reflect the steady, no-nonsense style that keeps attacks at bay. As the team pushes for European qualification, Friedrich represents the bedrock upon which their ambitions rest—the kind of experienced defender every successful campaign needs, even if his contributions rarely make the highlight reels.