Niko Bretschneider
Defender - Left-Back
at 1.FC Saarbrücken
at 1.FC Saarbrücken
328 days · joined 2025-07-01
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€275k
Left-Back Defender
Career snapshot
8
clubs played for
15/16
debut season
0.03
goals / match
FK Auda
top club · 53 apps
Career highs
€275k
peak value · 2025
—
top transfer fee
3
best season · 15/16
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1999-08-10 · 6 players total
207Appearances
6Goals
6Assists
42Yellow cards
0Red cards
72Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Niko Bretschneider |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1999-08-10 (26 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Berlin, Germany |
| Citizenship |  Germany |
| Position | Defender - Left-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 181.00 m |
| Current club | 1.FC Saarbrücken |
| Joined | 2025-07-01 |
| Contract expires | 2027-06-30 |
| Agent | Goal Zone |
Jul 2025
25/26 — 1.FC Saarbrücken
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2025
Transfer: Energie Cottbus → Saarbrücken
25/26 · Transfer
Mar 2025
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Mar 2025
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2024
24/25 — FC Energie Cottbus
36 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Mar 2024
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Mar 2024
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Mar 2024
Injury: unknown
4 games missed
Jan 2024
Transfer: Auda → Energie Cottbus
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
2023 — FK Auda
32 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2023
23/24 — FC Energie Cottbus, FK Auda
18 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 — FK Auda
19 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2022
Transfer: MSV Duisburg → Auda
22/23 · Transfer
Apr 2022
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Feb 2022
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Dec 2021
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Dec 2021
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Aug 2021
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2021
21/22 — MSV Duisburg
32 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Mar 2021
Injury: unknown
11 games missed
Dec 2020
Injury: unknown
15 games missed
Jul 2020
Transfer: Hertha BSC II → MSV Duisburg
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2020
20/21 — MSV Duisburg
8 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 — Hertha BSC II
20 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2018
18/19 — Hertha BSC II
10 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2018
Transfer: Zehlendorf U19 → Hertha BSC II
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2017
17/18 — FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf U19, FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2017
Transfer: TeBe Berlin U19 → Zehlendorf U19
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2016
Transfer: TeBe Berlin U17 → TeBe Berlin U19
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2015
15/16 — Tennis Borussia Berlin U17
26 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2015
Transfer: SC Staaken Yth. → TeBe Berlin U17
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2014
Transfer: Hertha BSC Yth. → SC Staaken Yth.
14/15 · Transfer
Jul 2013
Transfer: SC Staaken Yth. → Hertha BSC Yth.
13/14 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €275k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
1.FC Saarbrücken
0.0%
FC Energie Cottbus
0.0%
FK Auda
34.7%
MSV Duisburg
27.1%
Hertha BSC II
26.6%
FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf
0.0%
FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf U19
0.0%
Tennis Borussia Berlin U17
11.7%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.FC Saarbrücken | 1 | 25/26 | 25/26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Energie Cottbus | 2 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 52 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| FK Auda | 3 | 2022 | 23/24 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 2,239 |
| MSV Duisburg | 2 | 20/21 | 21/22 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1,746 |
| Hertha BSC II | 2 | 18/19 | 19/20 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1,714 |
| FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf | 1 | 17/18 | 17/18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf U19 | 1 | 17/18 | 17/18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tennis Borussia Berlin U17 | 1 | 15/16 | 15/16 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 755 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 3. Liga | 1.FC Saarbrücken | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | DFB-Pokal | 1.FC Saarbrücken | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | 3. Liga | FC Energie Cottbus | 33 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Brandenburgpokal | FC Energie Cottbus | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Brandenburgpokal | FC Energie Cottbus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Regionalliga Northeast | FC Energie Cottbus | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | UECL Quali | FK Auda | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 3. Liga | MSV Duisburg | 29 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1,746 |
| 21/22 | Niederrheinpokal | MSV Duisburg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Latvian Cup | FK Auda | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Virsliga | FK Auda | 30 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2,239 |
| 2022 | Latvian Cup | FK Auda | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Virsliga | FK Auda | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 3. Liga | MSV Duisburg | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | DFB-Pokal | MSV Duisburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Regionalliga Northeast | Hertha BSC II | 20 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1,714 |
| 18/19 | Regionalliga Northeast | Hertha BSC II | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | DFB-Jun.-Pokal | FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf U19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | NOFV-Oberliga Nord | FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | U17-BL N/NE | Tennis Borussia Berlin U17 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 755 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | SC Staaken Yth. | Hertha BSC Yth. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | Hertha BSC Yth. | SC Staaken Yth. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | SC Staaken Yth. | TeBe Berlin U17 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | TeBe Berlin U17 | TeBe Berlin U19 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-07-01 | TeBe Berlin U19 | Zehlendorf U19 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2018-07-01 | Zehlendorf U19 | Hertha BSC II | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 20/21 | 2020-07-27 | Hertha BSC II | MSV Duisburg | Transfer | 125000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-06-24 | MSV Duisburg | Auda | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-16 | Auda | Energie Cottbus | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Energie Cottbus | Saarbrücken | Transfer | 275000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | Inflammation of pubic bone | 2020-12-10 | 2021-03-24 | 105 | 15 |
| 20/21 | Inguinal hernia | 2021-03-25 | 2021-06-28 | 96 | 11 |
| 21/22 | Hamstring injury | 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-28 | 4 | 1 |
| 21/22 | cold | 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-08 | 6 | 1 |
| 21/22 | strain | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-20 | 11 | 1 |
| 21/22 | concussion | 2022-02-26 | 2022-03-03 | 6 | 2 |
| 21/22 | cold | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-17 | 10 | 2 |
| 23/24 | strain | 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-24 | 17 | 4 |
| 23/24 | Muscle injury | 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-31 | 5 | 1 |
| 24/25 | muscular problems | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-07 | 11 | 2 |
| 24/25 | Rest | 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-12 | 3 | 1 |
| 24/25 | Metacarpal fracture | 2025-03-22 | 2025-04-06 | 16 | 3 |
Current€250k
Peak€275k
Low€25k
Δ since start+€225k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Juckel | 3 | 0 | 663 |
| Ivo Minkevics | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Campulka | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Orhan Ademi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Copado | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry Rorig | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Hofmann | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jegors Novikovs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Weinkauf | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tolcay Cigerci | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Manyumow Achol | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bozo Mikulic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Elias Bethke | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vjaceslavs Isajevs | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Halbauer | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Danills Ulimbasevs | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Abiodun Ogunniyi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Timmy Thiele | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximilian Krauß | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Maximilian Pronichev | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | U17-BL N/NE | Tennis Borussia Berlin U17 | 3 | 26 |
| 2023 | Virsliga | FK Auda | 1 | 30 |
| 19/20 | Regionalliga Northeast | Hertha BSC II | 1 | 20 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 3. Liga | FC Energie Cottbus | 2 | 33 |
| 23/24 | Regionalliga Northeast | FC Energie Cottbus | 2 | 15 |
| 19/20 | Regionalliga Northeast | Hertha BSC II | 2 | 20 |
Teams faced most often by Niko Bretschneider's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eintracht Braunschweig | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 33% |
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 33% |
| TSV 1860 München | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 33% |
| Waldhof Mannheim | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 0% |
| SV Meppen | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 25% |
| FSV Zwickau | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 25% |
| Würzburger Kickers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 75% |
| Hallescher FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 25% |
| 1. FC Magdeburg | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 25% |
| Viktoria Köln | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50% |
| SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 50% |
| Bayern München II | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | Senior debut season | |
| 15/16 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 32 | 1,746 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.46 |
| 2023 | 32 | 2,239 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | 20 | 1,714 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.26 |
| 15/16 | 26 | 755 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
U17-BL N/NE
26 apps
3 G
0 A
Regionalliga Northeast
45 apps
1 G
4 A
3. Liga
72 apps
1 G
2 A
Virsliga
46 apps
1 G
0 A
Latvian Cup
5 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Niko Bretschneider?
Niko Bretschneider is a Germany professional footballer who plays as a left-back for 1.FC Saarbrücken.
How old is Niko Bretschneider?
Niko Bretschneider is 26 years old. He was born on August 10, 1999 in Berlin.
What position does Niko Bretschneider play?
Niko Bretschneider plays as a left-back (Defender - Left-Back).
What club does Niko Bretschneider play for?
Niko Bretschneider currently plays for 1.FC Saarbrücken.
How many career goals has Niko Bretschneider scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Niko Bretschneider has scored 6 goals in 207 appearances.
What is Niko Bretschneider's market value?
Niko Bretschneider's most recent reported market value is €275k.