Alex Paulsen
Club: Motherwell
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Born
- 2002-07-04
- Birthplace
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Signed
- On Loan
- Status
- Active
Bio
Alexander Noah Paulsen is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Motherwell, on loan from Bournemouth, and the New Zealand national team. Born in Auckland, Paulsen joined the Wellington Phoenix in 2018. Initially playing for their reserve team, Paulsen signed his first professional deal in September 2021 and largely served as second-choice goalkeeper. Following a standout debut season as starting goalkeeper, Paulsen signed for Bournemouth in June 2024. Paulsen represented New Zealand U23 at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.