Alexander Nübel is a professional footballer from Germany who plays as a goalkeeper.
He began his professional career at SC Paderborn 07 in 2014.
Nübel joined Schalke 04 in 2015, where he eventually became the team's captain.
Biography
Early Life
Alexander Nübel was born in Salzkotten-Tudorf, a small town in East Westphalia, Germany. He began his football journey at a young age, playing for TSV Tudorf before moving to the youth setup of SC Paderborn in 2005. Initially, Nübel played as an outfield player until he transitioned to the goalkeeper position at the under-14 level. His talent was evident, and he made his way up to the professional squad of SC Paderborn for the 2014-15 season, although he did not make any appearances that year.
Career
Nübel's professional career took off when he joined Schalke 04 in 2015 as a backup goalkeeper. He made his Champions League debut on October 24, 2018, in a match against Galatasaray. After a series of impressive performances, he became the first-choice goalkeeper and was appointed captain in August 2019. However, he decided not to renew his contract and signed with Bayern Munich in January 2020, where he won several titles, including the Bundesliga and the FIFA Club World Cup.
In 2021, Nübel moved to AS Monaco on loan, before returning to Germany to play for VfB Stuttgart in 2023. He is currently set to join Beşiktaş J.K. in 2026. On the international stage, Nübel has represented Germany at various youth levels and made his senior debut in October 2024. He was also named in the preliminary squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Nübel has been recognized for his skills and leadership on the field. He was part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament in 2019 and has accumulated several honors with Bayern Munich, including the Bundesliga title and the UEFA Super Cup. His journey from a youth player to a prominent goalkeeper in European football showcases his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Early years
Nübel grew up in Salzkotten-Tudorf in East Westphalia, and began playing football at TSV Tudorf. In 2005 he moved to the youth department of SC Paderborn, where he was initially active as an outfield player until under-14 level. Initially with Paderborn, he moved up to the professional squad for the 2014–15 season, but remained inactive throughout the season.
Schalke 04
Nübel moved to Schalke 04 as its back-up goalkeeper to Ralf Fährmann. On 24 October 2018, he made his Champions League debut for Schalke in a goalless draw against Galatasaray. After the winter break, Schalke's head coach Domenico Tedesco, dropped Fährmann as the club's first-choice goalkeeper and promoted Nübel. On 2 February 2019, Nübel was sent off with a straight red card in a match against Borussia Mönchengladbach and was suspended for the club's next two Bundesliga matches. Nübel started in every match for Schalke after he was selected as the first-choice goalkeeper, except two matches he was suspended for. On 6 August 2019, Nübel was selected by Schalke's head coach David Wagner as the club's new captain. He entered the season with only one year left on his contract with Schalke. On 22 December 2019, Schalke revealed that Nübel had informed the club that he would not renew his contract. On 4 January 2020, Nübel agreed to join Bayern Munich on a free transfer at the end of the season. He then handed the captaincy over to Omar Mascarell.
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Nübel was a youth international footballer for Germany. On 16 May 2024, he was named in the 27-man preliminary squad of Germany for the UEFA Euro 2024. However, on 7 June, he was excluded from the final squad prior to the tournament. Later that year, on 11 October, he made his senior debut by starting in a 2–1 away victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the UEFA Nations League. On 21 May 2026, he was selected in Germany’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 18 September 2026
International
As of match played 30 March 2026
- Club
- SC Paderborn 07 (2014–2015)
- Club
- Schalke 04 (2015–2020)
- Club
- FC Schalke 04 II (2015–2017)
- Club
- Germany national under-21 football team (2017–2019)
- Club
- AS Monaco FC (2021–2023)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich (2020–2026)
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2023–2026)
- Club
- Beşiktaş J.K. (2026–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
Legacy
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga: 2020–21 DFL-Supercup: 2020 UEFA Super Cup: 2020 FIFA Club World Cup: 2020 VfB Stuttgart
DFB-Pokal: 2024–25 Individual
UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
Clubs
- Beşiktaş J.K.2026current
- SC Paderborn 072014–2015
- FC Schalke 04 II2015–2017
- Schalke 042015–2020
- Germany national under-21 football team2017–2019
- FC Bayern Munich2020–2026
- AS Monaco FC2021–2023
- VfB Stuttgart2023–2026
Played together with
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
Abdelaziz Ben TifourAS Monaco FC · 1956–1958
Abdelhamid SabiriSC Paderborn 07 · 2019–2020- Abdellah LiegeonAS Monaco FC · 1981–1987
Abdou DialloAS Monaco FC · 2014–2015
Abdoulay DiabyBeşiktaş J.K. · 2019–2020
Aboubakar KamaraAS Monaco FC · 2013–2015- Adam AznouFC Bayern Munich · 2022
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016- Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adama TraoréAS Monaco FC · 2015
Adem BüyükBeşiktaş J.K. · 2005–2008
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Alexander Nübel is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Süper Lig club Beşiktaş and the Germany national team.
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