Alexander Noah Alex Paulsen (born 4 July 2002 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand professional footballerwho plays as a goalkeeper for Ekstraklasa club Lechia Gdańsk, on loan from AFC Bournemouth, and for the New Zealand national team.

Paulsen joined the Wellington Phoenix academy in 2018 and progressed through their youth system and reserves before breaking into the first team. Wikipedia

After a breakout period with Wellington Phoenix, he signed for English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth in June 2024, and has since spent time on loan — including a successful season with Auckland FC in the A‑League — before moving on loan to Lechia Gdańsk for the 2025‑26 season. Wikipedia+1

He has also been capped by the New Zealand national team, making appearances at senior level.