19years goalkeeper of Nigeria descent makes his European debut for SC Freiburg

Tremendous Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu made his European debut for German Bundesliga membership SC Freiburg in a 1-1 draw with Qarabag FK on matchday six of the Europa League on Thursday night.

The 19-year-old is on the fringes of the primary group and eventually acquired his probability within the Europa League with qualification to the final sixteen as Group G winners assured earlier than the journey to Azerbaijan.

Touted as the highest teenage goalkeeper in European soccer that might probably play for Nigeria’s senior nationwide group, Atubolu made his senior debut for Freiburg final month when he began in opposition to St Pauli within the second spherical of the DFB Pokal.

He returned to the beginning lineup in opposition to Qarabag FK, with Freiburg supervisor Christian Streich opting to relaxation ten of the starters versus Schalke 04.

Atubolu made an important intervention to forestall Qarabag from taking the lead within the fifth minute when he saved a shot from Ghana worldwide Owusu Kwabena.

In 9 appearances for SC Freiburg II within the 3.liga, he has stored 5 clear sheets whereas conceding ten targets.