Nico Elvedi is a professional footballer from Switzerland, known for his role as a centre-back.
Elvedi began his professional career at FC Zürich, making his debut in the Swiss Super League in 2014.
In 2015, he transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach for €4 million, marking his entry into the Bundesliga.
Biography
Early Life
Nico Elvedi was born in Zürich, Switzerland, where he began his football journey as a youth player for the local club FC Zürich. His talent was evident early on, and he made his Swiss Super League debut on 15 May 2014, showcasing his skills in a match against FC Lausanne-Sport.
Career
In June 2015, Elvedi took a significant step in his career by transferring to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the German Bundesliga for a fee of €4 million. He made his debut for the club on 7 November 2015, coming on as a substitute in a match against FC Ingolstadt 04. Elvedi quickly established himself as a key player, scoring his first Bundesliga goal during a derby against 1. FC Köln on 20 August 2017.
After a successful stint at Mönchengladbach, Elvedi moved to Leeds United in the Premier League on 19 August 2026 for €8.5 million, marking a new chapter in his professional career.
International Career
Elvedi has represented Switzerland at various youth levels before making his senior debut on 28 May 2016 in a friendly against Belgium. He was part of the Swiss squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and played in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals. Notably, he contributed to Switzerland's impressive run in UEFA Euro 2020, where they reached the quarter-finals after defeating France. Elvedi was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, further solidifying his role in the national team.
Personal Life
Nico Elvedi shares a special bond with his twin brother, Jan, who is also a professional footballer playing for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga. This familial connection highlights the competitive spirit and passion for football that runs in the Elvedi family.
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Career & Clubs
Zürich
Born in Zürich, Elvedi was a youth player for local side FC Zürich. He made his Swiss Super League debut on 15 May 2014 in a 1–0 away win against FC Lausanne-Sport, playing the full match.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
In June 2015, Elvedi joined German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach for a €4 million transfer fee. He made his debut for the club on 7 November in a 0–0 draw against FC Ingolstadt 04, where he came on as a substitute for Raffael. Elvedi scored his first goal in the Bundesliga during the derby against 1. FC Köln on 20 August 2017. The match saw Borussia Mönchengladbach win 1–0.
Leeds United
On 19 August 2026, Elvedi moved to England and joined Premier League club Leeds United for a fee of €8.5 million.
Elvedi played for various Swiss youth teams, and made his debut for the senior Switzerland side in a 1–2 friendly defeat to Belgium on 28 May 2016. On 4 June 2018, Elvedi was included in the 23-man Swiss squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In May 2019, he played in 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, where the Swiss team finished fourth. In May 2021, Elvedi was called up to the national team for UEFA Euro 2020, where his country upset favourites France en route to the quarter-finals. In said round, they lost to Spain. In November 2022, Elvedi was part of Switzerland's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Switzerland were knocked out in the round-of-16 by Portugal in a 6–1 loss. On 20 May 2026, Elvedi was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 25 August 2026
International
As of match played 11 July 2026
Scores and results list Switzerland's goal tally first.
- Club
- Borussia Mönchengladbach (2015–2026)
- Club
- FC Zürich U21 (2013–2015)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-17 association football team (2012–2013)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-18 association football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-19 association football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- FC Zürich (2014–2015)
- Club
- Switzerland men's national football team (2016–)
- Club
- Leeds United F.C. (2026–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Switzerland
Personal
Elvedi's twin brother, Jan, is also a professional footballer who plays for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Clubs
- Switzerland men's national football team2016current
- Leeds United F.C.2026current
- Switzerland national under-17 association football team2012–2013
- FC Zürich U212013–2015
- Switzerland national under-19 association football team2013–2015
- FC Zürich2014–2015
- Switzerland national under-18 association football team2014–2014
- Borussia Mönchengladbach2015–2026
Played together with
Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005
Abedi PeleFC Zürich · 1983–1984
Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2010- Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2012
Adam JohnsonLeeds United F.C. · 2006–2006
Adam SmithLeeds United F.C. · 2012–2012
Admir MehmediFC Zürich · 2008–2012
Adrian IlieFC Zürich · 2004–2005- Alan PeacockLeeds United F.C. · 1964–1967
Alan SmithLeeds United F.C. · 1998–2004
Alassane PléaBorussia Mönchengladbach · 2018
Albert BrüllsBorussia Mönchengladbach · 1954–1962
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Identifiers & aliases
Nico Elvedi is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Leeds United and the Switzerland national team.
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