Nicolai Schulte-Kellinghaus
Attributes
34 statsPace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Physical
Attacking
Skill
Movement
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Mentality
Defending
Rating by position
Best position CB 53 · +n = growth to potential 71The six face stats at a glance.
How to get the best out of Nicolai Schulte-Kellinghaus in Career Mode
Nicolai Schulte-Kellinghaus is a central defender at Rot-Weiss Essen, rated 53 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 71, CB. By the standards of the role, that's very poor. At 17 they're aiming at 71. A project, not an instant fix, but the kind worth the wait.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Nicolai Schulte-Kellinghaus?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. Put them in charge of the back line; they defend the box and set pieces better than chasing in open space. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
Their weapons: strength (60) and jumping (58). Their strength is poor and it's the trait to build their game around.
What are they missing?
Their weak points: composure (49) and reading of the game (50). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 260 K€, with 1 K€ in wages. As an investment they're among the best: give them minutes, they gain value and you end up making money on them.
How much will they grow?
They start from 53 with a ceiling of 71 — that's +18 of headroom. They're young, so they'll grow fast with games: the big jump comes before 23. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is Nicolai Schulte-Kellinghaus's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can Nicolai Schulte-Kellinghaus's rating go?
Their potential is 71. They start from 53, so they can rise +18 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 260 K€, with 1 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 53 — a liability for their position.
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