Alexander Nübel (born 30 September 1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, on loan from Bayern Munich, and the Germany national team.^[4]

Nübel grew up in Salzkotten-Tudorf in East Westphalia,^[5] and began playing football at TSV Tudorf. In 2005 he moved to the youth department of SC Paderborn, where he was initially active as an outfield player until under-14 level.^[6] Initially with Paderborn, he moved up to the professional squad for the 2014–15 season, but remained inactive throughout the season.