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Breathtaking record: Freiburg's Atubolu saves five penalties in a row!
Noah Atubolu, goalkeeper of SC Freiburg, set a Bundesliga record with five saved penalties on September 23, 2025.
Breathtaking record: Freiburg's Atubolu saves five penalties in a row!
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu set an incredible new Bundesliga record on September 23, 2025 by saving his fifth consecutive penalty. This historic moment happened in the 59th minute of the game against Werder Bremen, which Freiburg won 3-0. Atubolu saved Romano Schmid's penalty, surpassing the previous record held by TSG Hoffenheim keeper Olivier Baumann. Lesseniel reports of this memorable event.
The young goalkeeper, who was born on May 25, 2002 in Freiburg im Breisgau, is a growing talent for his club. Noah made his debut in the Bundesliga in 2021 and has now played 64 games in the league and 11 in the Europa League. Not only has he established himself as a U21 international for Germany, but he also holds another strong record: in March 2025, he was undefeated for over 609 minutes, which gave him the record for the longest invincibility in the Bundesliga. The previous record of 510 minutes was set by Richard Golz in the 2001/2002 season.
Impressive penalty saves
Atubolu can look back proudly on his recent achievements. He had previously saved penalties from well-known players such as Josip Juranović, Kevin Volland, Florian Wirtz and André Silva before parrying the decisive penalty against Schmid. Speaking after the game, the keeper described saving the fifth penalty as "crazy" and expressed his gratitude as this saved penalty helped save the game from potential trouble. The Bundesliga platform is holding firm, that the previous penalty Atubolu saved was against André Silva in February 2023.
Last season, Atubolu also set a club record for Freiburg by keeping a clean sheet for 576 minutes between matchdays 19 and 26. This once again proves that Atubolu is a promising keeper who can significantly support SC Freiburg's performance.
A look at the league
The Bundesliga has a long history and includes numerous records that are documented. Wikipedia provides a detailed overview of the various records in the league, which has existed since 1963. In addition to the individual records, there are also club records, such as the most top scorers or the longest streak without defeat.
The dynamic atmosphere of the Bundesliga, in which 58 clubs fight for the crown, remains exciting. With players like Atubolu continuing to develop and break records, the league is sure to tell many more exciting stories. Fans can look forward to the upcoming games and whether further record hunts will take place.