NOAH ATUBOLU NEWS

Solid despite loss Atubolu had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Atubolu was the starter when fit for the second season in a row in Freiburg, and he was excellent once again. He matched his career-high of 10 clean sheets, but this time he did it in eight fewer matches. He's the unquestioned top choice in net for Freiburg moving into next season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal Atubolu gave up one goal in SC Freiburg's 2-1 win over Holstein Kiel Saturday.

Impact The goalkeeper did make two saves but his early slip-up was nearly costly for Freiburg's UCL hopes. Atubolu is in for a challenge next week against Eintracht Frankfurt, who have scored 65 Bundesliga goals and are also looking to secure a UCL spot for 2025-26.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back available as bench option Atubolu (shoulder) is back available for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen but will be a bench option, even though he remains the number one goalkeeper, coach Julian Schuster said in...

Impact Atubolu trained fully this week and has recovered from his shoulder injury. He is available again for Freiburg but will return as a bench option since the coach decided to let Florian Muller start for the time being. The German goalie remains the number one goalkeeper for Freiburg in the coach's mind.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume team training soon Atubolu (shoulder) is expected to resume team training soon, possibly next week, coach Julian Schuster said in the press conference. "It looks like he'll be back in team training s...

Impact Atubolu has missed the last three games due to a shoulder injury but is expected to resume team training soon. His next chance to be available will be against Leverkusen next Sunday. Until then, Florian Muller will continue to replace him in goal.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back this season Atubolu (shoulder) sustained a serious injury but could return before the end of the season as he is progressing well and feeling good, according to coach Julian Schuster in the pr...

Impact Atubolu sustained a shoulder injury during the match against Union Berlin and will be sidelined for some time to recover. However, he is progressing well, and his coach is optimistic about his return to goal before the season concludes. In the meantime, Florian Muller will replace him in goal.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined until further notice Atubolu (shoulder) was forced off in the 58th minute of Sunday's match against Union Berlin after a collision with a teammate. Further exams on Monday revealed a capsular lesion in...

Impact Atubolu will miss some time due to a shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday's game. It is a big blow given the quality of the young goalkeeper who has kept 10 clean sheets in 24 league appearances this season. Florian Muller will replace him in goal until he fully recovers.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in 2-1 defeat Atubolu (shoulder) was subbed off due to injury in the 58th minute of Sunday's 2-1 loss against Union Berlin. He made three saves and allowed two goals before exiting the match.

Impact Atubolu made three saves as his team fell to a 2-1 defeat. He has conceded twice in back-to-back games, having kept six clean sheets in a row prior to this. In his last five matches, he has made a total of 16 saves with a minimum of two saves in each of these matches.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with shoulder injury Atubolu was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Union Berlin due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Atubolu left the match in the 58th minute following a collision with teammate Philipp Lienhart and was replaced by Florian Muller. The extent of Atubolu's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Dortmund.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet streak ends Atubolu made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Mainz.

Impact Atubolu's historic run of clean sheets end after allowing two goals to Mainz. During this streak, he made 21 saves while making six clean sheets in a row, putting him at 10 on the season. Overall, the keeper has appeared in 23 Bundesliga games, making 77 saves, two of which were penalty saves.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent for draw Atubolu made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Atubolu withstood plenty of Leipzig pressure during Saturday's draw, and in the end he did enough to come away with a point. It wasn't the most efficient finishing by Leipzig, but Atubolu did his work well, and did enough to frustrate the attackers. Atubolu will hope to keep this going heading into the March international break.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet streak continues Atubolu registered five saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Atubolu turned aside each of the five Augsburg shots on target he faced Sunday to earn his fifth consecutive clean sheet. Over the strong run of form, Freiburg's young keeper has recorded 18 saves (one penalty save) and one clearance while helping lift Freiburg to four wins and one draw. Atubolu will look to add another clean sheet to his streak Saturday when Freiburg host RB Leipzig who have scored five goals over their last five Bundesliga fixtures.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Saves penalty in clean sheet Atubolu kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Friday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Atubolu saved a penalty in the 39th minute en route to shutting out Bremen on Friday. The keeper is as in form as anyone in his position in the Bundesliga at the moment keeping four straight clean sheets while combining for 13 saves over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Atubolu recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Atubolu kept a clean sheet Saturday, his third consecutive match with a clean sheet and his seventh of the season. His defense gets a ton of credit for the clean sheet though as the unit only allowed one shot on target throughout the 90 minutes. He faces a more difficult matchup Friday versus Werder Bremen, a side which has scored 34 goals through 21 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in win Atubolu recorded five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Atubolu earned his second consecutive and sixth clean sheet of the season. He also recorded a minimum of four saves for the sixth time in eight appearances. Up next for SC Freiburg is an encounter with St. Pauli on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in two in return Atubolu made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Atubolu returned to the net after missing the last match with an illness, allowing two goals during the loss to Bayern Munich on Saturday. He's conceded eight goals with 11 saves in three league games since the new year, upping his average allowed a contest to 1.8. The keeper will travel to Bochum on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last five matches.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Atubolu (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Atubolu is back from his illness and immediately recovers his starting spot in net. He is their regular starter in this spot and should continue there now that he is fit.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Atubolu (illness) is fit for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich, according to manager Julian Schuster.

Impact Atubolu is back fit for Saturday's match after missing last time out with an illness. The goalkeeper should be straight back in the starting XI, likely sending Florian Muller back to the bench.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Atubolu is not in the squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Atubolu misses out Saturday after coming down with the illness in the buildup to the match. Florian Muller starts in goal in Atubolu's absence.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Difficult stretch continues Atubolu had five saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Atubolu conceded four times from nine Eintracht Frankfurt shots on target Tuesday as SC Freiburg fell in a 4-1 defeat. Over his most recent three appearances (three starts), the young Freiburg keeper has made six clearances and 17 saves (one penalty save) but has conceded a whopping 11 goals. Atubolu is likely to be given the opportunity to improve upon his recent run of results Saturday when Freiburg travel to VfB Stuttgart who have managed five goals over their last three fixtures.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in win Atubolu registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Atubolu registered a minimum of five saves for a second straight game and a fourth time this season. However, it also marked his third straight game with at least two goals against, and he has not had a clean sheet in the last six outings. Up next for SC Freiburg is a meeting with Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Seven saves in loss Atubolu recorded seven saves but allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-1 defeat to Leverkusen.

Impact Atubolu couldn't prevent a loss Saturday despite an impressive performance, recording seven saves and denying a penalty from Florian Wirtz in the 33rd minute. He has made 14 saves across his last three matches while conceding eight goals. The goalkeeper will look for his fifth clean sheet of the season against Kiel on Jan. 11, a side that has scored one goal in each of its last four away matches.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two late goals Atubolu allowed two goals while making three saves during Friday's 3-2 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Atubolu allowed two second half goals, but was backed with three goals from his team as Freiburg came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed four goals while making nine saves over his last three starts.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves, one goal conceded Atubolu recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Atubolu has logged more than three saves in two of his last four appearances. However, he has not maintained a clean sheet since the first of the four appearances. Atubolu will look to clean up his goal-conceding rate beginning from Friday against VfL Wolfsburg.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in huge defeat Atubolu registered three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Atubolo conceded four goals off the back of two clean sheets in a row in the Bundesliga. He made three saves or more for the third time this season, all of which have come away from home. The young keeper will now face Monchengladbach on Saturday 30th where he will look to pick up another clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from national team Atubolu withdrew from the German U21 national team, due to a back injury, Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports.

Impact Atubolu is a heavy doubt for Saturday's trip to Dortmund due to the back injury. Florian Muller is a solid backup option while Atubolu is on the sideline. The goalkeeper will need to be assessed before any timeline is available for his injury.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE