Alex Paulsen
| Date of birth | 04 July 2002 |
| Place of birth | Auckland |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Alex Paulsen played for Wellington United and Lower Hutt City during his youth career.
He joined AFC Bournemouth in June 2024 with a three-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix | 13 Sep 2021 | 14 Jun 2024 | |
| AFC Bournemouth | 14 Jun 2024 | ||
| Lechia Gdansk | 25 Aug 2025 | 31 May 2026 | L |
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New Zealand | Oceania Nations Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2024-25 | New Zealand | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2024-25 | New Zealand | International Friendly | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2025-26 | New Zealand | FIFA Series | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2025-26 | New Zealand | International Friendly | 3 | 6 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | New Zealand v Solomon Islands | W | 3-0 | Oceania Nations Cup | Group A |
| 14 Oct 2024 | New Zealand v Malaysia | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | New Zealand v Samoa | W | 8-0 | FIFA World Cup | Oceania group B |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Poland v New Zealand | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Norway v New Zealand | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | New Zealand v Chile | W | 4-1 | FIFA Series | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | Haiti v New Zealand | L | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.