Niklas Sule, born on 3 September 1995 in Germany, is a central defender for Borussia Dortmund. He stands at a towering 6 feet 4 inches (1.95m) and has a robust weight of 15 stone 3 pounds (97kg). He represents his club, donning the number 25 jersey.
His market value currently sits around the sum of £12.5m, documented by Transfermarkt. Sule's contract with Borussia Dortmund is set to conclude on 30 June 2026, which is 1 year and 9 months from now.
Niklas Sule kick-started his footballing odyssey in January 2010, joining 1899 Hoffenheim as an aspiring trainee. He gradually earned his place in the first team, making his debut in the 2012/2013 season. It was in the subsequent season, 2013/2014, that Sule came to the fore, making 25 appearances and scoring four goals. Over the next three seasons, displaying consistent performances, Sule made 81 league appearances and found the net on three occasions.
Sule's flourishing career at Hoffenheim led to a transfer to giants of the German game, Bayern Munich in July 2017. The Bavarian club invested around £17m to secure his services. During his time at Bayern Munich, which spanned five seasons, Sule made a total of 114 league appearances and scored six goals.
In July 2022, Niklas Sule took a new step in his career, moving to Borussia Dortmund. His first season saw him make 29 league appearances and net twice, followed by a further 23 appearances and one goal in his second season. In the current season, 2024/2025, Sule has already chalked up five appearances in league matches for Borussia Dortmund.
In addition to his league exploits, Sule has considerable experience in the prestigious Champions League. He represented Borussia Dortmund in the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 campaigns, making a total of seven appearances, including five starts.
