Alex Paulsen

#18 Goalkeeper Lechia Gdańsk (POL) New Zealand

Alex Paulsen is a 24-year-old goalkeeper at Lechia Gdańsk (POL), part of the New Zealand squad at World Cup 2026. He has earned 8 caps for New Zealand. New Zealand face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G. Our model gives New Zealand a 34% chance of clearing the group.

8 Caps

2 Clean sheets

59% Save %

2.37 Saves/90

6.61 Rating

Age24Height183 cmWeight181 lbsMarket value€837K

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Betting Relevance

Clean sheet rate Low

Save rate 59% Average

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Alex Paulsen: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (37 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026

Career baseline 6.7

— Savesper 90 min 2.37

— Clearancesper 90 min 0.66

— Passesper 90 min 20

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 7.21

— Touchesper 90 min 28

New Zealand defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Alex lines up behind for New Zealand at World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Michael Boxall Defender 0.69 Tackles / 90

Thomas Smith Defender 4.09 Interceptions / 90

Tim Payne Defender 1.2 Tackles / 90

Liberato Cacace Defender 1.09 Tackles / 90

Tyler Bindon Defender 1.52 Tackles / 90

Nando Pijnaker Defender

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Australian A-League Premiers 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Australian A-League Premiers
2024-2025

Alex Paulsen: Quick Facts

#18Shirt number

24Age

183 cmHeight

181 lbsWeight

Auckland, New ZealandBirthplace

Lechia Gdańsk (POL)Club

Part of the New Zealand squad at World Cup 2026

New Zealand team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Alex Paulsen play?

Alex Paulsen plays as a Goalkeeper for Lechia Gdańsk (POL). At World Cup 2026 they represent New Zealand.

How many caps does Alex Paulsen have?

Alex Paulsen has 8 international caps for New Zealand.

What trophies has Alex Paulsen won?

Alex Paulsen has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Australian A-League Premiers (x1).

What is New Zealand's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts New Zealand at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 34% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?

New Zealand are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Iran, Egypt, Belgium.